Improving Communication – INTP 
                                                                                                                                                 
            INTP Overview  
             Order of Preferences                 Type Dynamics 
                   st
             v  1  Thinking: Dominant             v  Introverted Thinking: Inwardly evaluating ideas analytically and 
                   nd
             v  2  Intuition: Auxiliary               objectively 
                   rd
             v  3  Sensing: Tertiary              v  Extraverted Intuition: Outwardly focused on possibilities for enhancing 
                   th
             v  4  Feeling: Inferior                  systems 
                                                  v  Sensing: As you mature, consider current realities as well as possibilities 
                                                  v  Extraverted Feeling: Development challenge is making personal 
                                                      connections 
             
            INTP Brief Description: 
            v  Leads by convincing others of the merit and logic of ideas 
            v  Influences by providing in-depth knowledge and analysis 
            v  Focuses on logical and intellectual insights 
             
            INTP Characteristics Frequently Associated: 
            v  Quiet, flexible, contained, and adaptable 
            v  Develop logical reasons for everything of importance; interested in the idea more than social interaction  
            v  Able to focus in-depth to problem solve; analytical, skeptical, and sometimes critical 
             
            Communication Styles:  
            Adapting/Flexing: Things to keep in mind when communicating to others. 
            Sharing Your Preferences: As you build relationships, share your preferences so others can meet your needs. 
             
             When presenting to, influencing, explaining to, or trying to understand: 
             SENSING TYPES                                                      INTUITIVE TYPES 
             v  Be factual                                                      v  Give the global scheme 
             v  Document successful applications                                v  Don’t let opportunities pass 
             v  Reduce risk factors                                             v  Be confident and enthusiastic 
             v  Work out details in advance                                     v  Indicate challenges 
             v  Show why solutions make sense                                   v  Point out future benefits 
             THINKING TYPES                                                     FEELING TYPES 
             v  Be logical                                                      v  Mention other supporters 
             v  State principles involved                                       v  Be personable and friendly  
             v  Stress competent handling of the issues                         v  Indicate how solutions are helpful 
             v  Be well organized                                               v  Tell why it’s valuable 
             v  List costs and benefits                                         v  Show how it supports personal goals 
             
                                                                                                                                               
            Information adapted from various Myers-Briggs® publications, materials, sources. 
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            Improving Communication – INTP 
                                                                                                                                                 
            Communication Tips for INTPs: 
             
            v  Remember that many people seek harmony and personal relationships with co-workers.  
                     à TIP: Develop patience for the sharing of personal information by others; avoid coming across as 
                     impersonal or detached. 
                 
            v  In addition to using your logic, strive to understand personal aspects of a situation. 
                     à TIP: Balance your abstract, conceptual approach with a consideration of the personal needs and   
                     situations of the people involved. 
             
            v  Take time to work out conflicts and deal with personal issues at work.  
                     à TIP: Be willing to express your feelings and share your viewpoint. 
                      
            v  Consider facts, short-term implications, and the practical realities of a situation.  
                     à TIP: Share details behind your vision and ideas to enable others to understand and implement them 
                     easier. 
                 
            v  Balance corrective feedback with positive feedback when working with people that have a preference for 
                Feeling. 
                     à TIP: Check how others are feeling when giving feedback and hold back the tendency to critique 
                     while providing corrective feedback. 
                      
            v  Not everyone is comfortable critiquing and debating ideas.  
                     à TIP: Be mindful of who you are interacting with and be sensitive to others’ perspectives and needs.  
             
            v  Not everyone is aware or thinks about asking others their preferences.  
                     à TIP: Help people understand what’s important to you and set the example by asking others what 
                     their preferences are in relation to working together. Share yours as appropriate.     
             
                 
                 
                          
                                                                                                                                               
            Information adapted from various Myers-Briggs® publications, materials, sources. 
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