The Myers Briggs Type Indicator

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) provides valuable information and insight for leaders, motivators and those who must resolve conflicts. The paper explains that it enables individuals to understand how people vary so different personalities can learn to work well together. The paper points out that one limitation of the MBTI approach is that it is entirely positive. While most differences between individuals are simple differences in personality style, occasionally there will be an employee whose problems run deeper. The paper stresses that the MBTI does not address the very real problems that can arise from having a person with significant psychological problems on a team.

From the Paper:

"Brophy (1998) makes the point that people bring a variety of abilities, knowledge and preferences to any situation, and that the best problem-solving will involve a recognition of these differences so they can be capitalized upon. CPS (creative problem-solving) takes into account the strengths of all involved in the process. Therefore it is tremendously advantageous if all the participants not only know what type of person they are but also have some working knowledge of other personality types. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Brophy, Dennis R. 1998. "Understanding, Measuring and Enhancing Individual Creative Problem-Solving Efforts." Creativity Research Journal, Vol. 11.

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