Who Am I?

Everyone loves to take personality tests, right? But do you think a little bit of self-assessment and navel gazing might help you on the job, too?

I've noticed that the subject of personality testing has become increasingly popular in the workplace. For example, some HR departments now offer seminars on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (a personality test based on Jungian psychology) and color-based personality tests. (I'm Blue, apparently.)

I don't know how useful it is to me to know that I'm a Meyers-Briggs INFJ and my coworker is an ENTP -- I already probably noticed that she is an extrovert where I'm an introvert. But then again, if you found out that your coworker who always misses the details and focuses on the big picture is apparently wired to do this (it's a P/J thing), you might judge him less harshly. If it helps improve the work environment, then why not check it out?

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