#JUSTBEYOU

the perfect personality. Sade Abraham

Vanessa Matthews

you have 25.000AED for you & 4 friends to go on holiday together.

no personal funds can be contributed.

where do you go & what do you do?

consider:

what questions were the first to emerge?

were certain options or concerns raised more prominently? by whom?

did everyone contribute?

how, if at all, were compromises made?

you’re so my type.

learning outcomes

1. identify 4 characteristics of your MBTI type

2. identify 4 characteristics of an opposite MBTI type

3. articulate 1 key takeaway of your type’s impact on your staff team dynamic

4. practice self-reflection & perspective

we go way back.

framework & background1. #bosses Myers & Briggs2. psychology3. cross-sectional & multidisciplinary4. statistically reliable5. involves no scaling or value6. all people can (& do!) do all things

IE: energy

introvert

➔ energy from inner environment➔ reflection over action➔ private & more contained➔ think first, then talk or act later➔ learn through mental practice➔ individual work or in pairs➔ concentration & focus

extravert

➔ energy from external environment➔ action & business➔ people oriented & can talk to anyone➔ talk, think & act simultaneously➔ learn through doing & discussing➔ group work➔ sociable & expressive

SN: information

sensing

❖ facts, details & specific information❖ present realities & use of 5 senses❖ enjoy applying what’s learned❖ emphasis on the pragmatic❖ trust experience❖ build carefully & thoroughly to conclusions

intuition

❖ theories, general concepts & multiple POV❖ future-oriented & use of gut instinct❖ enjoy learning more than using what’s

learned❖ possibilities are endless❖ trust inspiration❖ move quickly to conclusions & follow hunches

TF: decisions

thinking

★ objective★ seeks information from criteria★ looks for cause & effect★ laws & logic★ analytical & focus on reason★ trust facts or principles★ rational★ waffle

feeling

★ subjective★ seeks information from worth★ accepting ★ focuses on harmony & positive interactions★ sees others’ points of views★ guided by personal values★ assess impacts of decisions on people★ spaghetti

JP: lifestyle

judging

❏ scheduled & planning❏ organize their lives❏ systematic & methodical❏ make short and long term plans❏ like having things decided❏ try to avoid last minute stresses❏ early starting

perceiving

❏ spontaneous❏ flexible❏ casual❏ open-ended❏ adaptable, can easily change course❏ emergent❏ work in bursts of energy

JP:

but we have to make it work.

staff groups

case study

RALI: ‘tis the season

is it really over? case study debrief

“ARCHITECT”

INTJ (-A/-T)

Imaginative and strategic thinkers, with a plan for everything.

SHIEN YANG

ANALYST

“LOGICIAN”

INTP (-A/-T)

Innovative inventors with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.

ABDOULAYE

ANALYST

“ADVOCATE”

INFJ (-A/-T)

Quiet and mystical, yet very inspiring and tireless idealists.

DIPLOMAT

Nahla, Nia & Anishka

“MEDIATOR”

INFP (-A/-T)

Poetic, kind and altruistic people, always eager to help a good cause.

DIPLOMAT

JOE

DIPLOMAT

“PROTAGONIST”

ENFJ (-A/-T)

Charismatic and inspiring leaders, able to mesmerize their listeners.

Isabella, Muaz, Imen, Mika & Djordje

“CAMPAIGNER”

ENFP (-A/-T)

Enthusiastic, creative and sociable free spirits, who can always find a reason to

smile.

DIPLOMAT

Prasant, Bhavna & Farzan

“DEFENDER”

ISFJ (-A/-T)

Very dedicated and warm protectors, always ready to defend their loved

ones.

SENTINEL

Rebecca & Tarik

“EXECUTIVE”

ESTJ (-A/-T)

Excellent administrators, unsurpassed at managing things – or people.

SENTINEL

Khadija, Brenda & Tsega

“CONSUL”

ESFJ (-A/-T)

Extraordinarily caring, social and popular people, always eager to help.

SENTINEL

Ana, William, Elizabeth, Gloria, Shehroze, Dori &

Abdullah

“ENTERTAINER”

ESFP (-A/-T)

Spontaneous, energetic and enthusiastic people – life is never

boring around them.

EXPLORER

Veronica & Natalia

omg, we’re perf together

you’re so my type.

learning outcomes

1. identify 4 characteristics of your MBTI type

2. identify 4 characteristics of an opposite MBTI type

3. articulate 1 key takeaway of your type’s impact on your staff team dynamic

4. practice self-reflection & perspective

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THAT’S IT! Vanessa accepts thank you hugs.

Sade does not.