16 Personality Types Test for Better Team Building
Understand candidates’ work styles, communication preferences, and natural strengths to build high-performing, well-balanced teams.
Start Testing NowWhat Is a 16 Personality Types Assessment?
The 16 Personality Types Test is based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) framework that evaluates how people perceive the world and make decisions.
This assessment reveals candidates’ natural preferences across four key dimensions:
- Energy Direction: Extraversion (E) vs. Introversion (I)
- Information Processing: Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)
- Decision Making: Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
- Lifestyle Approach: Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)
📌 Key Test Details
| Test Type: | Personality Assessment |
| Measures: | Work Style, Communication, Decision-Making |
| Duration: | 10-15 minutes |
| Questions: | 60 situational preference items |
| Ideal For: | Team building, leadership development, role fit |
🚀 The Business Impact of Personality Testing
👥 Better Team Dynamics
- Reduce team conflict by 65%
- Improve communication effectiveness by 73%
- Enhance collaboration across departments
🎯 Improved Role Fit
- Increase job satisfaction by 58%
- Reduce turnover by 42%
- Match natural strengths to job requirements
🔍 Core Personality Dimensions
Our assessment evaluates these fundamental personality aspects:
| Dimension | Assessment Focus |
|---|---|
| Energy Orientation | Where candidates focus their attention and get energy |
| Information Processing | How candidates gather and interpret information |
| Decision-Making Style | Whether candidates prioritize logic or values in decisions |
| Work Approach | How candidates organize their work and environment |
🛠️ Simple 4-Step Process
Select Assessment
Choose standard or customized version for your needs
Candidate Completion
10-15 minute questionnaire about preferences
Detailed Analysis
Algorithm determines personality type and work style
Build Better Teams
Receive comprehensive personality profile and team fit analysis
🏆 Ideal For These Applications
These organizational needs benefit most from personality testing:
🤝 Team Building
Create balanced teams with complementary strengths
👔 Leadership Development
Identify and develop future leaders
💼 Career Counseling
Match personality to ideal career paths
🔄 Change Management
Understand how different types adapt to change
🗣️ Communication Training
Tailor communication to different styles
🎯 Sales Team Optimization
Match sales approaches to customer personalities
📊 Understanding Personality Types
“What are this candidate’s natural strengths and work preferences?”
Our framework provides actionable insights:
| Type Group | Key Characteristics | Workplace Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Analysts (NT) | Strategic, innovative, logical | Problem-solving, systems thinking |
| Diplomats (NF) | Empathetic, idealistic, communicative | Team cohesion, client relations |
| Sentinels (SJ) | Practical, organized, reliable | Process management, detail orientation |
| Explorers (SP) | Adaptable, hands-on, spontaneous | Crisis management, quick thinking |
💡 Test Preview
Sample question from our personality assessment:
Sample Question:
“When making decisions, you are more likely to:”
- ☑ A) Weigh the pros and cons objectively
- ☑ B) Consider how it will affect people involved
- ☑ C) Rely on past experiences and proven methods
- ☑ D) Follow your instincts and gut feeling
(Answers reveal Thinking vs. Feeling preference)
Report Includes:
- ✔ Detailed personality profile
- ✔ Communication style analysis
- ✔ Ideal work environment
- ✔ Team role suggestions
🔄 Combine with Other Assessments
For comprehensive hiring, pair with these tests:
🧠 Emotional Intelligence
Measures self-awareness and relationship management
📝 Cognitive Ability
Assesses learning and problem-solving potential
📊 Motivation Assessment
Evaluates drivers and work preferences
💡 Values Alignment
Tests cultural fit and organizational alignment
🗣️ Communication Style
Measures preferred communication methods
👥 Team Role Preferences
Assesses natural team contribution style
🛡️ Scientifically Validated
Developed using proven psychological assessment methodologies:
🧪 Clinical Validation
0.81 test-retest reliability over 4-week period
🔄 Real-World Testing
20,000+ candidate assessments analyzed
📈 Predictive Accuracy
78% improvement in team satisfaction scores
⚖️ EEOC Compliant
No adverse impact against protected groups
🔬 Peer-Reviewed
Published in Personality and Individual Differences
🔄 Annual Revalidation
Updated with latest personality research
📌 Common Questions
While many tests measure traits, our assessment focuses on cognitive preferences – how people naturally think and make decisions, which is more stable over time.
Our assessment includes validity scales to detect inconsistent or socially desirable responding, ensuring authentic results.
🚀 Build More Effective Teams
Create harmonious, high-performing teams by understanding personality differences.
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