.Category
{Temperament Exercise}
.Stage
{Beyond Basics}
.Title
{Dictating Dos and Don'ts}
.Minimum
{2 - 3 of each Temperament group (<B>Note:<N> Sometimes with this exercise, you may not have enough participants, or only one, of a particular Temperament, especially SPs.  If a particular Temperament is not represented, the exercise will still demonstrate differences.  If only one participant represents a Temperament, you should ask if he or she is willing to work alone or be an observer or to be an observer.)}
.Ideal
{5 - 7 of a Temperament group}
.Maximum
{10 or more of a Temperament group -- If you have more than 10, divide the Temperament(s) group(s) into two sub-groups.}
.Mintime
{45 minutes}
.Maxtime
{120 minutes (Time will vary by group size)}
.Objective1
{To highlight and discuss effective and efficient ways to work with other Temperaments }
.Objective2
{To highlight and discuss ways in which our style can be perceived by other Temperaments as ineffective or negative}
.Materials1
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) for each group}
.Materials2
{Markers}
.Materials3
{Masking tape}
.Materials4
{Handouts on Temperaments (optional)}
.Instruct1
{Separate the participants into groups according to their Temperament.  Provide them with flipchart paper and markers.}
.Instruct2
{Give the participants the following instructions:}
.Instruct21
{"Generate a 'David Letterman-like top ten list' of anything (behaviors, phrases, words, approaches, etc.) that bring out the worst response from your Temperament.

Generate a 'David Letterman-like top ten list' of anything (behaviors, phrases, words, approaches, etc.) that bring out the best response from your Temperament.

Record both lists on newsprint, you have 20 minutes."}
.Debrief1
{Have each Temperament group present the results from both lists.}
.Debrief2
{After all presentations ask the group:  "What, if any, differences and similarities did you observe?"}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences and similarities.}
.Debrief4
{<B>Note:<N> Sometimes different Temperaments may say similar things.  When this happens, it is important to discuss how they may be different.  Do this by pursuing the nuances behind the statements.
For example, an SJ group with mostly Ts and an NT group with mostly Js might each record on their lists, "when talking to us, be clear and get to the bottom line." 
When asked to explain the STJs might say:  "we want specifics, with a detailed rationale for the ideas and we want the facts in order."  When you ask the NTJs what the comment means they might say, "clarify the concepts with an overall timeframe and a estimated budget."}
.Debrief5
{After all lists have been reviewed, ask the Temperament groups to discuss how much of the others' lists are feasible, insightful, and manageable.  Which items on the list are good ideas but will be difficult for our Temperament to work with?}
.Debrief6
{Share and discuss these insights in the large group?}
.Debrief7
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and handout to reinforce Temperament differences and group learnings (see Aids and Handouts).}
