Enhancing Leadership Self-Awareness through MBTI Step II Capability Assessment
The Brief
Our Client engaged Future Leadership to deliver a targeted leadership development initiative using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Step II assessment. The objective was to deepen self-awareness and team understanding across our clients Senior Leadership cohort, supporting more effective collaboration and leadership alignment across divisions.
Increase in Leadership Effectiveness
Organisations using psychometric assessments like Hogan for leadership development report a 25% improvement in leadership effectiveness and decision-making.
Reference: Hogan Assessments, "The Business Impact of Personality" (2020)
Increase in Employee Engagement
Companies that implement capability assessment programs experience a 30% increase in employee engagement, as assessments help align employees with roles that match their strengths and potential.
Reference: CIPD, "Talent Management: Understanding the Dimensions" (2018)
Reduction in Turnover
Organisations using psychometric assessments as part of their talent management strategy see a 40% reduction in turnover among high-potential employees.
Reference: SHRM, "Using Assessments for Talent Management" (2019)
Improvement in Team Performance
Teams that undergo capability assessments show a 20% improvement in overall team performance due to better role alignment and understanding of individual strengths and development areas.
Reference: Gartner, "Harnessing the Power of Assessments for Team Success" (2021)
The Process
Future Leadership designed and facilitated a structured MBTI Step II experience for our client’s Senior Leaders, including:
- Participant Engagement: Participation was optional for the 22 leaders and of the 22 invited to participate, 20 opted in and completed the full process.
- Assessment and Debrief: Each participant completed the MBTI Step II assessment and received a personalised feedback report and a 90-minute one-on-one debrief sessions. These sessions were conducted by Future Leadership coaches.
- Group Insights and Reporting: A synthesis of individual and group-level insights was prepared for our client’s CEO and CPO. This included MBTI maps by cohort and division, and commentary with an anonymous summary of leadership preferences and their implications.
- Executive Briefing: A final session was held with out clients Executive Team to share key findings and discuss opportunities for applying the insights to leadership practice and team dynamics.
The Advisory Team's Impact Across Clients Through Survey Feedback
32% Increase in Self Awareness
Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs
21% Increase in Motivation
Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop
27% Increase in Confidence
Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader
30% Increase in Role Clarity
Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role
The Outcome
The MBTI Step II initiative delivered strong engagement and meaningful outcomes:
- High Participation: 20 of 22 eligible leaders completed the full process.
- Positive Reception: Participants reported that the MBTI profiles resonated with them, provided relevant insights, were beneficial and had practical application.
- Depth of Insight: Facet-level results added nuance to leadership preferences, enabling more personalised reflection and application.
- Behavioural Impact: Leaders expressed increased confidence in applying their preferences to communication, decision-making, and managing change and conflict.
- Strategic Value: The initiative provided our client’s Executive Team with a clearer picture of leadership styles across divisions, supporting future planning and team development.
