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ISFJ On A Team
The following is adapted from Linda V. Berens, Linda K. Ernst and Melissa Smith, Quick Guide to the 16 Personality Types and Teams (Telos Publications, 2005) *Used with permission.
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How ISFJs Build Relationships
For them, team relationships are about caring about people. They want to get to know people well before sharing a lot with them. They tend to remember a lot of personal detail about people, which establishes close relationships. They want people to be as willing to help as they are. They appreciate space in a conversation for them to reflect and integrate information...
How ISFJs Deal with Conflict
Conflict is disconcerting for them. It feels disrespectful and emotionally draining. In the face of conflict they tend to do nothing for a while, hoping it will smooth over, then they find a way to bring up issues if they are important. They appreciate being given the time to momentarily withdraw...
To Forge Better Relationships with ISFJs...
Provide a structured team environment that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the team members with caring and careful attention to detail. Give them positive feedback and acknowledgement, usually quietly and privately. Acknowledge their support as it often goes unnoticed and unrewarded and they can then become discouraged. Be as quietly supportive with them as they are with you...
How ISFJs Approach Doing Work
They will focus first on the structure of the situation and role assignments, liking to have roles clearly defined. They want clear lines of authority. Feeling quite responsible for the work of the team, they may be inclined to volunteer for too many jobs when others don't do their share or if no one else signs up...
How ISFJs Make Decisions
When the situation is familiar, they are likely to recognize the familiarity and make decisions quickly. Sometimes they just go "by the book" to get closure. When making decisions in uncharted territory, they are usually slow and careful in their decision making...
How ISFJs Respond to Change
Once they've decided on something, changing their minds can be difficult, so give them information early. Help them see the positives in a change, especially as they relate to helping the team function more effortlessly and harmoniously. They want a lot of information, including the rationale for the change, and plenty of time to integrate this new information...
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