Course in Human Resources Development Using MBTI

In the rapidly shifting landscape of global business, organizations have come to realize that investing in human capital is no longer optional—it is imperative. However, successful talent development goes beyond skill-building; it now encompasses a deeper understanding of individuals’ personalities, motivations, and behavioral patterns. One of the most effective tools in this field is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a widely respected instrument rooted in psychological theory that helps decode personality types and improve workplace dynamics.

Human Resources Development Using MBTI course, offered by Geneva Institute of Business Management, is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate MBTI into HR practices and talent management systems. By identifying individual preferences in perception and decision-making, organizations can design more personalized development plans, enhance team performance, and foster stronger communication across departments. This course presents a well-structured, in-depth framework for understanding MBTI and its practical applications in modern HR environments.

Target Group

• HR professionals seeking to enhance their people management strategies by incorporating personality-based analysis tools into talent development plans.

• Senior managers and department heads who are responsible for building cohesive, productive teams that thrive on understanding individual strengths.

• Organizational development specialists aiming to design strategic change initiatives that take into account behavioral differences and team dynamics.

• Certified coaches and trainers looking to expand their toolbox with reliable psychological models to deliver deeper impact in soft-skills programs.

• Talent acquisition and recruitment experts interested in using MBTI to align roles with personality types for better job fit and reduced turnover.

• Professionals at all levels who wish to elevate their self-awareness and interpersonal skills by better understanding how they and others function in a team environment.

Objectives

• Understand the theoretical foundations and functional structure of the MBTI tool and its relevance in HR development and organizational psychology.

• Help participants accurately interpret their own personality types and apply that insight to enhance communication and decision-making.

• Equip professionals with the ability to analyze team compositions using MBTI and strategically assign roles based on personality fit.

• Strengthen leadership and communication effectiveness by adapting approaches to various personality types within the workplace.

• Apply MBTI to long-term career development planning by identifying patterns in strengths, preferences, and areas of potential growth.

• Integrate MBTI methodology into key HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, coaching, conflict resolution, and training.

Course Outline

• Introduction to MBTI and Personality Psychology

  • The history and theoretical background of MBTI.

  • Understanding the four core preference pairs.

  • The difference between personality traits and learned behaviors.

  • Overview of the 16 personality types and their relevance at work.

• Self-Discovery: Identifying Your MBTI Type

  • Administering and interpreting your MBTI profile.

  • Recognizing strengths and development areas in your type.

  • How your type influences your work style and communication.

  • Leveraging self-awareness to improve daily performance.

• Effective Communication Across Personality Types

  • Communication styles of different MBTI types.

  • Adapting language and tone to your audience’s type.

  • Managing misunderstandings rooted in personality clashes.

  • Building rapport with diverse communication preferences.

• Team Interaction and Type Dynamics

  • Personality combinations that foster collaboration or conflict.

  • Creating balance in teams based on type complementarity.

  • Using MBTI insights to resolve team friction.

  • Facilitating inclusive and high-functioning group environments.

• MBTI and Leadership Styles

  • Leadership strengths and blind spots across types.

  • How different types respond to various leadership approaches.

  • Adapting your leadership style to motivate and engage others.

  • Encouraging initiative and accountability based on type needs.

• Decision-Making and Problem Solving

  • Type-based tendencies in decision-making processes.

  • Balancing logic and intuition in business choices.

  • Recognizing decision-making bias related to type.

  • Enhancing collaborative decisions through diversity of thought.

• Change Management and Behavioral Preferences

  • Predicting type responses to change and uncertainty.

  • Planning change initiatives with MBTI-informed strategies.

  • Overcoming resistance by addressing personality concerns.

  • Building resilience and adaptability through self-awareness.

• Career Path Planning and Talent Growth

  • Aligning roles and responsibilities with personality traits.

  • Identifying suitable career tracks based on type analysis.

  • Encouraging employee growth through targeted development.

  • Supporting meaningful career conversations between staff and leaders.

• Fostering a Harmonious Work Environment

  • Building psychological safety and mutual respect among employees.

  • Navigating personality clashes with empathy and strategy.

  • Promoting well-being and job satisfaction through type alignment.

  • Cultivating a culture of emotional intelligence and awareness.

• Integrating MBTI into HR Systems

  • Incorporating MBTI into recruitment and onboarding processes.

  • Using type profiles in coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews.

  • Designing training content that reflects personality diversity.

  • Building a long-term HR strategy grounded in behavioral insight.