Many practitioners use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment as a surface tool, considering only four letters and a handful of predicted behaviors. Though such uses can be helpful, psychological type is an intricate system that produces powerful insights into the structure and dynamics of individuals, work groups and organizations. Building Teams with Type aims at experientially exploring type’s complexities and effective applying the theory with teams and organizations.
This hands-on workshop assists practitioners in designing group learning and team-building programs that are tailored to the individual needs of the client. The class is taught in a small group, laboratory-like format, combined with lecturettes and discussions that draw on the broad experience of participants. The workshop culminates in the design of a team-building session based on a case study that integrates all the workshop information.
Workshop Outcomes:
A helpful framework clarifying how type enables and disables teamwork
Effective team building and type exercises
Case examples showing MBTI designs and results
Exploration of type and consulting issues
Direct experiences of the impact of type on teams
Opportunities for type-related feedback from peers and instructors
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This two-day class is offered by OKA and the Center for Applications of Psychological Type (CAPT). Registration is through the CAPT site; the class is taught by OKA Chief Executive Officer, Hile Rutledge.
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General Information. Fairfax, VA courses are held at OKA. They begin either at 8:00 or 8:30 AM, and generally run a full day. Please check course-specific detail for the correct start time. We provide a continental breakfast and healthy snacks throughout the day; there is a refrigerator on site if you wish to bring lunch. There are a number of restaurants and a drug store within walking distance. OKA is not a handicapped-accessible facility, though we will make any reasonable accommodation possible for our visitors.
Classes in Gainesville, FL. If you are registering for a Gainesville, FL class, you will receive pre-work and site information from CAPT. Classes in Gainesville are held at the CAPT training facility at 2815 NW 13th Street; Suite 401 Gainesville, FL 32609. (Link to Map)
Rescheduling Policy. You may reschedule one time only at no additional charge, but you must notify OKA in writing or email 14 business days prior to the start of the program, providing the registration has been paid in full. If the registration has not been paid in full, then full payment is required before a date transfer can be made. If you reschedule after the 14-day cutoff or have subsequent transfers, a fee of $100 will be due immediately for each instance.
Cancellation Policy. Cancellations must be received in writing 7 business days prior to the start of the program, and are subject to a $200 administrative fee. For one-day programs, the cancellation fee is $100. Cancellations after the 7-day cutoff and no-shows will forfeit 50% of the tuition. Materials are not refundable.
Pre-Work. Some of our classes, such as the MBTI Qualifying Workshop, require pre-work. You will receive instructions after registration; and pre-work will be mailed to the mailing address you provide in the check-out process.
Notices. OKA often participates in research designed to advance knowledge related to type and other tools. Non-identifying data from instruments you take may be used to support this research - we won't share your name or contact information with another organization without your permission. OKA may take photographs during trainings for publicity purposes. If you object to either of these notices, please notify your trainer at the beginning of the workshop.
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