On 1/25/08, Katie Albers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> MB has 4 points of tracking and two possible values for each, for a
> total of 8 possible "personalities".


Actually, it works out to 16 types: 2x2x2x2.

I have conflicting feelings about the Myers-Briggs. On one hand, I think it
is great for unobservant folks who might not be aware of the behaviors and
needs of others on their team. It is a good way to say "Hey, Jim actually
needs people to shut the heck up for a while so that he can feel comfortable
participating." in a friendly, everyone-participates sort of way.

On the other hand, I've seen it used as a crutch or an excuse for behavior
unbefitting professionals "Well, my type says that my confidence can be
mistaken for arrogance" reasoning doesn't overcome actual arrogance. And
I've been a part of full-day role-playing sessions that revolve around type.
Ugh.

-Abi Jones
HeatEatReview.com
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