Type and Decision Making

This month’s type topic is about leveraging the MBTI® to improve your decision making style.  Many of you may be familiar with the type decision making model (also known as the zig-zag model or Z-model).  CPP’s newest book, Introduction to Type and Decision Making by Katherine and Elizabeth Hirsh expands on this popular and easy [...]

MBTI® Type and Change

It is nearly impossible to meet all of the differing (and sometimes contradicting) needs during a period of organizational change.  However if you can understand how different types experience transition and cater to these different types within your organization, then you will be one step closer to making change exciting and positive!
Below are a [...]

Practical tips to improve Manager/Employee communication styles leveraging the MBTI

Many of my clients utilize the MBTI® to coach managers on how to communicate more effectively with their employees.  They have shared that their biggest challenge is providing useful tips that the managers can easily integrate into their day-to-day interactions with their employees. To address this challenge, I have created the table below which lists [...]

MBTI – Form M, Step I, Form Q, Step II – what’s the difference?

You most likely have heard about the MBTI® Form M, Form Q, Step I and Step II. In the United States we refer to these assessments interchangeably however, they are very different. 
 What is the difference?
MBTI® Form M is the basic MBTI® form used in the United States.  Form M consists of 93 items [...]

MBTI CPP ICON Success Community

Have you heard about the new on-line MBTI Community called CPP ICON Success? This site was primarily designed for independent consultants who administer the MBTI with their clients.  However it is a great resource and networking site for any MBTI practitioner.   The on-line site has information such as:

 Case studies organized by industry
White papers on a variety of assessments
Rewards [...]

Applying the MBTI Jungian Functions for Career Decision Making

The Jungian Functions model of MBTI® interpretation explores the two mental functions dichotomies (Sensing-Intuition and Thinking-Feeling).   It focuses on the differences between the extraverted and introverted expression of each preference.  This approach allows for a deeper, more dynamic application of MBTI® results. 
Introduction to Type and the 8 Jungian functions focuses on using the Jungian [...]

Could the personality of HR Executives impact their ability to communicate with the C-Suite?

HR Executive magazine recently printed an interesting article by Scott Flander that examines the personality of C-suite executives.  The data suggests that there are personality differences between HR professionals and other senior executives (operations, sales, finance, IT).  The article includes data from several assessments, including the  Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®), CPI 260® and TKI).   Check out the [...]

How can Feeling types communicate more effectively with Thinking Types?

Check out the article:http://www.hreonline.com/HRE/story.jsp?storyId=69320200

Managing Conflict with the MBTI®

Conflict is often described as an interaction that has a negative emotional charge.  Most conflict may appear to be caused by simple, straightforward issues but, more often than not conflict exists because some core element of trust, beliefs, authority, or passion is being challenged.  The MBTI® can help us see and understand more clearly what [...]

Developing your EQ Using Type

Learn the benefits of developing your emotional intelligence  When you have an expanded emotional intelligence and a balanced personality, you have a healthier lifestyle, stronger relationships, and overall greater satisfaction and performance in your chosen work. In Introduction to Type® and Emotional Intelligence, Roger R. Pearman emphasizes the advantages of cultivating your emotional intelligence and how [...]