Personality type
Articles

My articles

Introduction to personality type theory (PDF, 224 Kb) - this is an attempt to put the basics of understanding personality preferences into striaghtforward language by way of introduction. I hope you find it clear and want to learn more. 

Introduction to Functions and Dimensions of type (PDF, 198 Kb) - a bit more background information about the mental functions of type (S/N, T/F) and how they vary according to attitude (E/I).

Influences of type on stress at work (a case study) (PDF, 73 Kb) - a look at one person's experience of stress at work through the lens of type (INTJ) and strategies to handle it. 
*NEW* Published In Typeface, March 2011

The Bigger Picture (PDF, 688 Kb) - a summary of a session dealing with personal values and talents, which I presented at the BAPT annual conference in March 2010. Includes a couple worksheets.

Type & Leadership Coaching in IT (2005) (PDF, 40 Kb) - an article about type distribution among Leadership Coaches within an IT company, compared with the UK population. Published in the BAPT journal 'Typeface', December 2005.

Type & Leadership Coaching in IT (2008) (PDF, 46 Kb) - now includes data from a Leadership Coach training organisation in the US for comparison.

Articles by other authors

These are articles I've come across which I found particularly interesting or helpful.

Engaging your type development (PDF 121 Kb) - Hile Rutledge of Otto Kroeger Associates is an experienced writer and trainer in type. In this article he offers valuable guidelines on recognising under-developed functions with exercises on how you can develop your type towards greater maturity. (Used with permission)
*NEW* March 2011

Type's Critics -- Considerations and Responses (PDF, 85 Kb) - Roger Pearman is a well-known author in the arena of Leadership and development. In this article he takes a careful look at common criticisms of MBTI, with reasoned responses. (Used with permission)
*NEW* March 2011

The MBTI Instrument - a therapeutic template for "normal"? (PDF, 84 Kb) - Sophia Dunn is a Clinical Psychotherapist and Director of The Bridge. In this article she describes how the MBTI is useful in her work as a model for 'normality' in her clients. (Used with permission)

Difference in the Therapeutic Mirror (PDF, 73 Kb) - Sophia Dunn from The Bridge describes how and why she began using MBTI in a therapeutic context. (Used with permission)

Using Type in Therapy (PDF, 41 Kb) - Toni McLean is a therapist in Australia working with individuals and couples affected by trauma, abuse and violence. In this article she talks about why she uses the MBTI in her work, and shares some stories from her experience. (Used with permission)