What our clients say
Why focus on your existing team?
Nobody likes losing their best people. And nobody likes the uncertainty of hiring new staff. Recruitment is difficult in today’s job market. So instead of asking ‘where can we find the right people?’ Ask yourself ‘how can we get the best out of the team we have?’
Creating an environment where people are engaged, challenged, and feel safe enough to be creative is so important. That comes down to how well everyone works together.
To do that, you need a deeper understanding of your team. And that’s exactly where Myers Briggs II will help.
What is Myers Briggs II (MBTII)?
You may know Myers Briggs as an individual personality assessment tool, but we use it to understand how your team can perform better together.
Personality assessment tools often get a bad name. Some people see them as a bit fluffy. Admittedly, Myers Briggs II isn’t a ‘magic pill’ that’s going to solve you’re your problems (like some people say it is).
But Myers Briggs II can change your business for the better. It’s a deeper insight into how the people in your team like to work and the way they see the world. This then allows us to see how they work together – allowing you to make changes that benefit them and your business.
For example:
- Some people need constant feedback and reassurance that they’re doing a good job. This means…
- Some people are more logical than emotional. This means…
- Some people prefer to nail down the details of a project or job before talking about ‘big ideas’. Other people like to brainstorm ideas first and worry about details later.
What results can you expect?
Tennick Accountants enjoyed their best ever month shortly after implementing what they learned during a Myers Briggs II assessment.
ACT Copywriting used Myers Briggs II to understand how they can better work with freelancers.
Science Magic used Myers Briggs to work more effectively as a team.
These are the results that worked for these businesses because we spoke about their business goals. And that is key here. We’ll sit down and make sure we’re using Myers Briggs II in a way that will make noticeable improvements on your bottom line.
How does Myers Briggs work?
- We check Myers Briggs will help your team and that it’s right for your business.
- We’ll host a fun workshop where your team fill out a questionnaire.
- We’ll analyse the results and put them into a report.
- In a second workshop, we reveal the results to your team and they have a chance to ask questions.
- We suggest changes you could make, based on the results, to benefit your team and your business.
This is typically how things go, but we’ll discuss how best this will work for your business and make any needed changes.
Benefits of Myers Briggs
- Positive discussions and a better understanding of people’s differences.
- New teams will work better together, faster.
- Teams will be aligned on business goals.
- Your staff will be happier, feel more secure, and be more productive.
- Teams will be more productive, innovative, and creative.
What are the differences between Myers Briggs I and II?
I’m one of the only Myers Briggs II qualified HR professionals in the North East.
While Myers Briggs I is great for personal development, Myers Briggs II is what you need to get the best out of your team.
Level one reveals which preferences you have towards certain things, whereas level two goes into detail about how you act on these preferences. This makes MBTI II great for helping teams work better together.
Here are the main differences…
Myers Briggs I
Gives us each team members’ four-letter personality type.
Tells you if you’re more one thing than another, looking at broad personality traits like extroversion and introversion.
Is great for personal development.
Myers Briggs II
Looks at the personality type in a lot more detail.
Goes into specifics within these parameters, such as whether someone is enthusiastic or quiet / active or reflective / expressive or contained.
Is great for personal development. Is better for understanding how teams work best together.
Which businesses would benefit from Myers Briggs II?
Any businesses or team that would benefit from:
Leadership
Better conflict resolution
Executive development
Team building
Better work culture
Bad Press?
If you know me already, you’ll know I’m straight-talking. So I thought it best to address some of the bad press Myers Briggs gets head-on. A recent HBO series painted the Myers Briggs founders as white supremacists. Which isn’t true. In fact, the New York Times wrote this helpful article on it.
Believe it or not, the worst press Myers Briggs gets is usually from people who love it. They claim it was a “life-changing experience” and over-sell it.
Yes, it’s good – and can make a huge difference to your business – but I wouldn’t say it’s life-changing. If you’re anything like me, the more people harp on about something and get evangelical about it, the more it puts me off.
But Myers Briggs isn’t some quacks thing.
I’ll end with this. If you:
- Want to get more from your existing team
- Feel like your team could work even better together
- Don’t want the uncertainty (and costs) of recruitment
- Know your work culture could be better
- Have a new team you want to hit the ground running
- Are sick of losing your best talent
Book a FREE strategy session with me to see if Myers Briggs II is right for your business.
