Intensifying individual contribution of team members

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a very powerful tool. When used as a part of various development programmes, it encourages better use of individual strengths, recognition of areas where further development will have the best effect, and in the end it influences the efficiency of teamwork in entirety.

MBTI is an individual assessment tool, and the result of the assessment is information of extraordinary value to planning and implementation of development programmes – aimed at an individual or the team he/she is a part of.

Application of MBTI tool in the preparation of development programmes is useful because:

• the emphasis is on development and evaluation of potential – strengths and special contribution of individuals
• such positive approach removes barriers in communication within and between different departments and provides possibility for true teamwork
• respecting the differences and positive communication are the foundations for interactive teamwork in the continuing implementation of development programmes
• interactive approach enables better and further-reaching implementation of new skills.

Following development programmes are focused on:

• improvement of communication
• efficient decision-making
• resolving and avoiding conflicts
• strengthening capacity to learn and develop
• confronting the stress
• strengthening the leader's capacity to manage the team.

Results achieved through MBTI questionnaire are:

• evaluation of individual’s strength, as well as team’s as a whole
• better use of individual’s contribution to achieving team goals
• defining the areas for further development – necessary and possible.