Title: “Know Yourself to Grow Yourself”
Duration: 2 to 4 hours (can be customized for depth)
Objective: To provide an individual with a clear understanding of their MBTI type, enhance self-awareness, identify strengths and challenges, and generate a personalized development plan.
Introduction (15–20 minutes)
- Welcome and purpose of the session
- Overview of MBTI: History, Purpose, and Applications
- Clarifying that MBTI measures preferences, not skills or abilities
- Emphasize confidentiality and non-judgmental approach
MBTI Assessment (30–45 minutes)
- Option 1: Administer official MBTI Step I or Step II assessment (licensed practitioner required)
- Option 2: Use a validated alternative (if official tool isn’t available)
- Ensure a calm, reflective environment for honest answers
Type Discovery and Clarification (30 minutes)
- Present assessment results
- Go through the four dichotomies:
- E–I (Extraversion / Introversion)
- S–N (Sensing / Intuition)
- T–F (Thinking / Feeling)
- J–P (Judging / Perceiving)
- Provide type descriptions and clarify with examples
- Encourage reflection: “Does this type feel like a good fit?”
- Adjust type if needed (self-selection clarification process)
Personal Type Deep Dive (45–60 minutes)
- Strengths and natural talents
- Typical blind spots and development areas
- Communication style and preferred work environment
- Decision-making and learning preferences
- Stress triggers and reactions
- Type-based stress management strategies
Guided Self-Reflection (30 minutes)
Use prompts to help the participant process what they’ve learned:
- What did I learn about myself that I didn’t realize?
- What are my biggest strengths I can use more often?
- What situations tend to drain or stress me?
- How do I typically handle conflict, pressure, or change?
- What adjustments can I make in how I work or relate to others?
Personalized MBTI Growth Plan (30–45 minutes)
Provide a one-page template for the participant to fill out during the session or as a take-home:
My MBTI Growth Plan
- What will I start doing?
- What will I stop doing?
- What will I continue doing?
- Key relationships I want to improve and how
- How I will use this insight at work/school
- How I will use this insight in personal life
Outcome
By the end of the session, the participant will:
- Understand their MBTI type and personal preferences
- Identify key strengths and development areas
- Learn how their type affects communication, stress, and decision-making
- Leave with a clear, actionable plan for self-growth
Expected Outcomes
Upon completing the MBTI assessment and feedback session, participants will achieve the following:
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Participants will gain a profound understanding of their personality type, including behavioral tendencies, strengths, and potential areas for growth.
- Improved Communication Skills: Understanding different personality types will facilitate better interactions with others, fostering empathy and collaboration.
- Personalized Development Plans: Each participant will leave with a clear action plan tailored to their personality type, helping them to set achievable personal and professional goals.
- Stronger Team Dynamics: By recognizing the diverse personality types within the group, participants will learn to appreciate different perspectives, leading to improved teamwork and collaboration.
- Empowerment to Adapt: Participants will feel empowered to embrace change and challenges in their personal and professional lives, viewing them as opportunities for growth.
- Continued Growth Resources: Access to additional resources for ongoing development, including recommended readings, workshops, and coaching sessions.