Knowing key personality types may help you understand how to better communicate with your employees. To test your personality, go to www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp and take the Jung-Meyers-Briggs typology test. Here are the eight personality characteristics identified and some strategies for dealing with those types.
Introverted Types
• Invite input, but respect their privacy
• Allow them time to process information and think things through
Extroverted Types
• Keep them informed; provide them with many chances to communicate
• Display enthusiasm; be open
Sensing Types
• Provide facts and examples
• Be methodical and systematic
Intuitive Types
• Present the big picture; refrain from discussing details
• Focus on opportunities, creativity
Thinking Types
• Be logical, rational and objective
• State facts briefly and concisely
Feeling Types
• Develop a personal relationship prior to getting down to business
• Seek harmony; focus on agreement
Judging Types
• Be on time
• Avoid surprises; provide game plans and timetables; take a stand
Perceiving Types
• Permit time for things to flow; avoid a set agenda
• Provide new information and allow for discussion of new ideas
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