.Category
{Teambuilding}
.Stage
{Beyond Basics}
.Title
{Type and Communication}
.Minimum
{2 - 3 of each function pair (ST, SF, NT, NF)}
.Ideal
{4 - 6 of each function pair (ST, SF, NT, NF)}
.Maximum
{7 or more of each function pair – If you have more than 7 in a group, divide that group into two sub-groups, differentiating that group by type.

<ib>Note:<n> This exercise can be done if you do not have participants representing each function pair. The more function pairs that are represented the richer the differences that will be noted in the exercise debriefing.}
.Mintime
{90 minutes}
.Maxtime
{120 (time will vary by group size)}
.Objective1
{To allow a group or intact team to experience and explore natural differences in communication style in relation to function pairs.}
.Objective2
{To involve a group or intact team in a discussion of the implications of their type-related communication differences.}
.Objective3
{To facilitate a group or intact team in contracting with each other on how they can make constructive use of their type differences.}
.Materials1
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) for each group}
.Materials2
{Markers}
.Materials3
{Masking Tape}
.Materials4
{Handout on Type and Communication (see Other Handouts)}
.Materials5
{Large Type Table}
.Materials6
{Blank Type Table handouts (see Other Handouts)}
.Instruct1
{Separate the participants into four function pair groups: (ST, SF, NT, NF). }
.Instruct2
{If you need to break a function pair group into a subgroup, differentiate them by either E/I or J/P depending on the type makeup of the group.}
.Instruct3
{Give the participants the following instructions:}
.Instruct4
{Prepare a group report on the flipchart paper that answers the following two questions:}
.Instruct4a
{What is good communication?}
.Instruct4b
{How do you like to be communicated with?}
.Instruct4c
{You have 15 minutes to complete this assignment. Choose one person who will be the spokesperson for the group}
.Debrief1
{Have the ST subgroup present their work to the large group. Ask them to discuss the process used in their work, as well as the content of the report itself. Thank them for their work but do not ask for any comments from the large group at this time.}
.Debrief2
{Have the SF subgroup present next, again asking them to discuss their process and report content. Ask the large group: “What, if any, differences and similarities do you observe?”}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a brief discussion highlighting the differences (pointing out Thinking and Feeling differences) and similarities (pointing out Sensing similarities).}
.Debrief4
{Have the NF subgroup present next, again asking them to discuss their process and report content. Ask the large group: “What, if any, differences and similarities do you observe between the SF and NF groups?”}
.Debrief5
{Facilitate a brief discussion highlighting the differences (pointing out Sensing and Intuition differences) and similarities (pointing out Feeling similarities). }
.Debrief6
{Facilitate a discussion about the three groups by asking, “What do you observe about the NFs as compared to the other two groups (SF and ST).” }
.Debrief7
{Have the NT group present last, again asking them to discuss their process and report content. . Ask the large group: “What, if any, differences and similarities do you observe between the NT and NF groups?”}
.Debrief8
{Facilitate a brief discussion highlighting the differences (pointing out the Thinking and Feeling differences) and similarities (pointing out the Intuition similarities).}
.Debrief9
{<ib>Variation:<n> This exercise debriefing could also be done by having each group present their process and report content, without discussion, and then opening up a large group discussion of the similarities and differences. It would save time, but may not be as rich a debriefing. }
.Applic1
{After all the small groups have reported, discuss in order:}
.Debrief1a
{What kinds of communication problems do these differences present and how significant are they?}
.DebriefTip
{It will help to make a large Type Table with each person's name written in the appropriate type box. Individuals should also use a blank Type Table to record the information for themselves.}
.Debriefb
{What are the communication strengths of each group? }
.DebriefNot
{Immediately after discussing this question, hand out Type and Communication (see Other Handouts).}
.Debriefc
{How can the groups' communication differences be used constructively? If working with an intact team ask, “What changes can the team make in order for it to be more effective?”}
.Debriefd
{Trainer Option: It is also suggested that the trainer collect all of the flipchart paper and compile it into a handout for participants to reinforce learning.}
