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1. INTPI N T R O V E R S I O N | I N T U I T I O N | T H I N K I N G | P E R C E I V I N G
are philosophical innovators, fascinated
systems & design.
"INGENIOUS PROBLEM SOLVERS”
by logical analysis, INTPs
preoccupied with theory, & search for the
universal law behind everything they see.
They are
THEIR CORE
Find or develop underlying principles
for understanding & explaining the world.
& logical structures
form their own opinions
Approach almost everything with scepticism,
& standards, & apply these standards
rigorously to themselves.
ideas, theories
& what makes things work.
Are intensely curious about
one of the less common types
general
population
of the
5%
3% 2% women
men
More likely than other
types to study a foreign
language
Highest of all types in
career dissatisfaction
(with INFPs)
In school, have lower
grades than predicted
from aptitude scores
Personal values include
Autonomy, Freedom &
Independence
Commonly found in ...
science & technical occupations, & overrepresented among working MBA students.
STATISTICS
Detached &
contemplative
Mentally quick,
insightful &
ingenious
Logical,
analytical &
objectively
critical
Quiet &
reserved
Passionate
about reason,
analysis &
innovation
INTPs ARE LIKELY TO BE...
IS CHALLENGING & DEALS WITH COMPLEX PROBLEMS, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO
try unconventional approaches & take risks to find the best solution.
LETS THEM WORK INDEPENDENTLY WITH PLENTY OF QUIET, PRIVATE TIME
to concentrate & complete their thinking process.
LETS THEM DEVELOP INGENIOUS IDEAS & PLANS & LETS THEM DELEGATE
the implementation & follow-through to an efficient support staff member.
LETS THEM ANALYSE & CRITIQUE NEW IDEAS INDEPENDENTLY OR WITH
a small team of colleagues that they perceive as smart, competent & logical.
CAREER SATISFACTION
means doing work that:
IS DONE IN A FLEXIBLE, NON-STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT USELESS RULES,
excessive limitations or unnecessary meetings.
WORK-RELATED STRENGTHS
a group in getting to the core of
COMPLEX problems.
Naturally build complex & theoretical
systems to EXPLAIN the realities they
see.
to researching or analysing a complex
PROBLEM that arouses their
curiosity.
Best work may emerge when they
are allowed to work independently on
a problem needing an approach that
runs COUNTER to prevailing wisdom.
1.
Ask the difficult questions,
challenging others & themselves
to find new LOGICAL approaches.
2.
3.
4.
5.
THE FINAL WORD...
"INTPs are free-spirited
idea mills & absentminded
professors, which makes
them fun to be around,
easily diverted, & a plethora
of unending creativity."
Otto Kroeger
Type Talk at Work
Incisive critics who can assist
Bring great energy, intensity & focus
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SOURCES:
https://www.truity.com/personality-type/INTP
Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron & Kelly Tieger. Do What You Are
Isabel Briggs-Myers, Mary H. McCaulley, Naomi L. Quenk, and Allen L. Hammer. MBTI Manual