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Uncover the (in)visible elements of team success

Author Vanessa Bradford
There are many psychological factors that affect team success. This article helps managers and leaders understand how those factors affect performance – and why the MBTI personality assessment is one of the best opportunities for growth.
Parenting and Personality Type

Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
How does your MBTI personality type affect your parenting style? What’s the best way to parent a child who has different personality preferences from yours? Listen to this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast to find out!
Leadership wake-up call: how’s your team’s orientation?

Vanessa Bradford
In the workplace, there are hidden elements that can make or break team success. This blog post helps managers and leaders understand the importance of team orientation – and the role inclusive leadership plays in boosting it.
To build better teams, start by building trust

Vanessa Bradford
At work, there are hidden elements that can make or break team success. This blog post helps managers and leaders understand how inclusion – and inclusive leadership – cultivates the trust and psychological safety that teams need to be effective.
The worst thing about teams? Poor leaders

Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company
New research explores team performance, job satisfaction, and the role of personality type
Enhancing communication in teams

Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
In this post we explore practical strategies for improving team communication and recommend tips to improve how team members interact on the job.
Targeted Leadership Development and Succession Planning through CPI 260® Certification

Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
The CPI 260 assessment enables HR and talent development professionals to find and develop high-potential employees, making it an essential tool for your investment in employee training and development.
Working Across Cultures

Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
What are the biggest challenges people face working across cultures? Listen to this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company Podcast with Frank Garten, cross-cultural expert and global leadership trainer to learn how to mitigate cultural challenges and improve communication.
Overcoming team communication challenges

Melissa Summer, The Myers-Briggs Company
In this post, based on an interview with Myers-Briggs Professional Services Principal Consultant and Depth Psychologist Dr. Marta Koonz, we discuss communication in teams, the psychological needs of teams, and their impact on collaboration.
Unlocking Team and Leadership Potential through FIRO Certification

Melissa Summer and Kevin Wood, The Myers-Briggs Company
In the ever-evolving landscape of HR and training and development, organizations are recognizing the significance of assessments in unlocking individual and team potential. Among these assessments, the Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation™ (FIRO®) assessment stands out as a powerful tool for team development and leadership growth.
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