5 Signs Your Team May Need an MBTI Workshop

Have you ever felt like your team is stuck in a rut? Imagine unlocking a new level of collaboration and understanding. Today, I'm excited to share with you the five signs that reveal your team might desperately need an MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) workshop. It's an opportunity to transform your team's dynamics and truly unlock their potential.

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Sign 1: Communication Breakdowns

Is your team talking but not really communicating? We've all been in meetings where words are exchanged, but true understanding feels far away. If conversations seem frustrating, repetitive, or unproductive, your team may be grappling with clashing communication styles. 

The MBTI shines a light on these styles, highlighting preferences such as extroversion versus introversion.For example, extroverts tend to speak up first, while introverts need time to process and think. 

Is detail-oriented information your focus as a sensor, or do you crave big picture ideas? Thinkers weigh logic heavily, whereas feelers focus on harmony and empathy. 

By identifying these differences, the MBTI helps ensure that all voices are heard, misunderstandings are minimised, and team collaboration is strengthened.

Sign 2: Lack of Team Cohesion

Does your team feel more like a group of individuals? Disconnect, lack of coordination, and division may signal deeper issues. A lack of unity often stems from an incomplete understanding of team strengths, motivations, work styles, and expectations. 

The MBTI fosters team unity by building awareness of strengths and blind spots. It highlights who thrives on structure and who prefers flexibility.

Aligned roles tap into natural strengths, and understanding differences nurtures mutual respect. Activities like "MBTI pair and share" help teammates with opposite preferences understand each other’s work styles, leading to a cohesive and high-performing team.

Sign 3: Low Motivation and Engagement

Is your team running on empty? Disengagement impacts not only morale but also productivity, creativity, and success. If employees seem unmotivated, it might be time to align their roles with their strengths. The MBTI can reignite passion by aligning work environments to individual preferences, fostering an enriching atmosphere for motivation and engagement.

Success stories abound, such as a stagnant marketing team that reignited its creativity by balancing structure and spontaneity. When motivation aligns with personality strengths, team members bring their best selves to work.

Sign 4: Constant Decision-Making Conflicts

Are decisions causing more friction than progress? If every discussion turns into a debate, your team might be struggling with decision-making processes. The MBTI aids teams by balancing various approaches, such as thinking versus feeling.

Understanding these perspectives, from big-picture to detail-oriented thinking, ensures a well-rounded approach to decision making. This understanding leads to faster, more effective meetings and resolves frustrations arising from differing decision-making speeds.

Sign 5: Unresolved Workplace Tension

Do small disagreements escalate into bigger problems? Miscommunication and unspoken conflicts can create a tense work environment. The MBTI helps reduce workplace tension by identifying conflict triggers, improving emotional intelligence, and providing a common language for feedback.

Success stories vividly demonstrate how the MBTI transforms conflict into productive collaboration. For instance, a leadership team overcame constant tension by understanding their differing styles, turning friction into seamless teamwork.

Conclusion: Transform Your Team with MBTI

If any of these signs sound familiar, your team may be ready for an MBTI workshop. By understanding personality dynamics, you can unlock better communication, teamwork, and engagement, fundamentally transforming how your team operates.

If you're interested in learning more, stay tuned for future discussions on how the MBTI cultivates leadership and creates adaptable teams across industries. After over 20 years of experience, I've seen firsthand how this powerful framework leads to deeper, more meaningful conversations. If any of these signs resonate with you, it might be time to consider an MBTI workshop for your team. It's fun, informative, creative, and most importantly, practical.

If you’d like to discuss how an MBTI workshop might benefit your team, contact jan@peopleleaders.com.au or phone Jan on + 61 425 795 938.

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