16 personality types
ENTPThe Idea Tester
You tend to be quick-witted, fond of debate and keen to try new ideas. You do well when you can ask questions, change the method and are not boxed into old ways.
Key traits
- Lively; enjoys talking and challenging ideas.
- Sees many ways to do the same job.
- Decides by reason and likes to argue the point.
- Flexible; bored by repetition.
Strengths
- Thinks up new solutions when the old way fails.
- Persuasive and engaging to talk with.
- Learns fast and is not put off by unfamiliar work.
- Keeps calm and humour in hard times.
Room to grow
- Finish one thing before starting the next idea.
- Mind others' feelings while debating.
- Respect an existing process while it is working well.
Communication
- Likes open exchange where pushback is welcome.
- Bored by one-way instructions.
- Takes feedback best when reasoned and not personal.
Teamwork
- Fits roles that initiate, improve and tackle new work.
- Does better with someone who handles finishing and details.
The 16 types
- ISTJThe Reliable Doer
- ISFJThe Caretaker
- INFJThe Insightful Listener
- INTJThe Strategist
- ISTPThe Practical Fixer
- ISFPThe Sensitive Observer
- INFPThe Values Keeper
- INTPThe Explainer
- ESTPThe Quick Mover
- ESFPThe Energiser
- ENFPThe Inspirer
- ENTPThe Idea Tester
- ESTJThe Organiser
- ESFJThe Connector
- ENFJThe Team Builder
- ENTJThe Goal Leader
Take the test to find your type
Written by UR JOBS; not the official MBTI® assessment.