Type Dimensions
Type Dimensions measures Carl Jung's personality preferences. Takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
There are 16 different personality Types and each is summarised below. The highly positive and constructive language of this tool makes it ideal for team development and coaching interventions.
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ISTJ ISTJs are grounded, sensible and self-sufficient, with a tendency to conserve their energy in the day to day without unnecessary waste. They balance a practical sense of convenience with a meticulous, logical mind. Possessing a sensitivity beneath their rough exterior, they remain sincere with other people and can be very loyal to their closest friends. |
ISFJ ISFJs are drawn to pleasant, comfortable surroundings and try to refine the physical environment until everything feels ‘just right’. They balance warm, cheerful emotional expression with a desire for closeness and harmony in interpersonal relationships. Preferring a methodical, straightforward approach, they preserve order and stability in their working processes. |
INFJ INFJs are reflective and imaginative, holding a near mystical sense of meaning or significance that gives purpose to everyday existence. They balance a charming, romanticised expression with a tendency to ingratiate and form close bonds with the people important to them. Desiring an understanding of ‘the truth’, they may be intellectual and put together their own philosophy. |
INTJ INTJs are sceptical and far-sighted, able to see the long-term outcomes of decisions and unlikely to accept things at face value. They balance a pragmatic mind full of factual knowledge with a critical rigour, allowing them to pick apart bad ideas. Taking their relationships very seriously, they are cautious about who they trust and trying to form close bonds with a select few. |
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ISTP ISTPs are firm and resolute in logical clarity, with priorities that reduce ambiguity in one’s understanding of how things are. They balance an impervious will to defend one’s principles with an eye for detail and sharp precision. Appreciating a sense of significance behind one’s actions, they think ahead to plan with a long-term perspective. |
ISFP ISFPs possess a sharp awareness of others’ motivations and character, knowing quickly how they feel towards each person to create intimacy or distance. They balance a tenacious nerve for acting out one’s convictions with a down-to-earth quality and detailed familiarity with those close to them. Cautious about the future, they are inclined to think carefully on their actions. |
INFP INFPs are sincere and trusting, with an awareness and desire to understand the inner motivations of other people. They balance a motivation to explore the potential of others in good faith with a deep insight into how relationships will eventually turn out. Liking calm, peaceful surroundings, they try to foster harmony with the people they feel intimately close to. |
INTP INTPs are analytical and focused on abstract, logically consistent explanations of complex subjects. They balance a curiosity at the multiple ways of looking at an issue with a deep insight into far-reaching implications of their thoughts. Desiring theoretical precision and elegance, they prefer to inhabit calm, conflict-free surroundings. |
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ESTP ESTPs possess a powerful, dominant will that allows them to act decisively and impactfully in the immediate moment. They balance a straightforward, clear understanding of how things are with an ability to rapidly take in new facts and apply them practically. Inclined to put on a show, they stand out from others and impress people with their strong personality. |
ESFP ESFPs are impulsive and dynamic, with a tireless will and determination to overcome any obstacle. They balance a fierce loyalty and desire to protect their friends with an easy-going charm that allows them to win over strangers to their side. Practical in their desire to try whatever works, they improve themselves to better achieve their goals. |
ENFP ENFPs are open-minded and curious about others, wanting to explore the multiple perspectives people have to offer. They balance the ability to form close friendships with a generally easy-going, likeable nature that allows them to make friends with a broad variety of individuals. Wanting to continuously learn and develop, they often become capable at different things. |
ENTP ENTPs are fascinated by all sorts of new ideas and try to explore the many subjects that take their interest. They balance abstract, theoretical understanding with innovative, ‘out of the box’ problem-solving. Full of enthusiasm for novel discoveries, they like to get other people interested in things they had never considered before. |
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ESTJ ESTJs are practical and utilitarian, with a capable handing of factual data to make things work as efficiently as possible. They balance a down-to-earth tendency to do a good job and conserve resources with a tireless energy for getting things done. Remaining open to new possibilities, they like to experiment with new ways of making processes work better. |
ESFJ ESFJs are expressive with joyful, positive emotions and inclined to lead social occasions, wanting to ‘brighten up’ the day of other people. They balance a down-to-earth, nurturing temperament with a strong presence and tireless energy to contribute in the here and now. Interested in new points of view, they try to create environments where everyone is included. |
ENFJ ENFJs are passionate with a vivacious, authentic emotionality and are inclined to communicate important messages that inspire other people. They balance an intuitive sense of what is meaningful or profound with an eclectic openness to a variety of influences. With an intensity of spirit, they desire to bring about change and take on positions of greater influence. |
ENTJ ENTJs are entrepreneurial and pragmatic, able to take in large amounts of factual information and devise a prudent way of applying it for the most beneficial outcomes. They balance a far-sighted awareness of long-term consequences with a broad scope of interests from which to source useful data. With a restless desire to achieve, they overcome obstacles with their initiative. |