ENTJ

I've worked on nothing else for a week now but the wrteched Cert Min file. For what they're worth, here are some reflections which I hope will be acceptable to the C of E assessor:

My Myers Briggs type was returned as ENTJ. The test results (see enclosed) showed that I am very strongly extrovert (E), rather than introverted (I), have a strong preference for intuition (N) over sensing (S), some preference for thinking (T) over feeling and a slight preference for judging (J) over perceiving (P).

Though I sometimes felt through the process that the profile summaries were a bit like horoscopes, where everyone can see something relevant to them, I think the ENTJ summary is probably appropriate for me.

I certainly enjoy a good argument and like a lively conversation. It is fair to say I am often energised by interaction with others. I like to work out ideas by talking and am happy with theory / abstract ideas or a certain amount of speculation. I think I am easily frustrated by things that I think are illogical or inefficient and would be inclined to try to change them. I value being analytical and objective. I have a preference for order and organisation, though my desk can sometimes be messy and I can be a bit last minute at times. I like thinking about things and enjoy both the big picture and practical changes when I think they make a difference, but I can be dismissive of what I might regard as irrelevant or unimportant details or boring tasks. I tend to be quite task / outcome / “bottom line” oriented.

Some of the potential weaknesses of ENTJs rang bells too: I think I can sometimes be inclined to be critical of others and a bit too pushy, overpowering or impatient. I sometimes feel someone needs to take charge and I might risk being dictatorial in some situations over some issues with some people and not taking sufficient account of their feelings. I need to work hard at listening to others and being heard / seen to listen too.