This is a common question from people who are familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test. Both systems look at an individual’s preferences or tendencies, however there are some fundamental differences between them. Dr Dan Harrison provided his insights into the two tools.
The manufacturers state that the score on the MBTI does NOT relate to job success. Therefore, it has limited usefulness for career planning or recruitment applications.
Human beings can be quite complicated as different factors interplay to drive their behaviour in different situations. The Harrison Assessment looks at 175 traits and examines the paradoxes in the tendencies. Its comprehensiveness facilitates awareness and development as one can zoom into a specific trait and context.
If you’re an experienced MBTI user and would like to explore further what makes Harrison Assessments so different, you can find out more here and here!
This is an update of a post that first appeared on this blog on18 May 2010