An introduction to the topics of personality type, type dynamics and type development is followed by highlights of communication differences for each of the four preference pairs.

The dominant, most trusted and developed, function, provides a framework for organizing the differences in communication styles. The eight communication styles are presented in brief with examples of communication styles in action. To further develop the ability to understand and accommodate communication differences, the communication style for each of the sixteen types is described in detail.

Effective communication helps you express yourself and understand the perspectives of others. Different people want to hear different information in a way that encourages them to listen. Introduction to Type® and Communication is a valuable resource for increasing communication effectiveness in your organization.

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I recommend this booklet as a thoughtful and valuable contribution to the use of type information to facilitate communication in organizations, as well as in personal relationships.

Pierre Ferrand, APT Bulletin

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Purchase Introduction to Type® and Communication at:

Consulting Psychologists Press, California, USA

Psychometrics Canada

Introduction to Type® and Communication is also available in Spanish

By using this booklet, readers will be able to understand two important aspects of learning. First, learning styles are described and second, the booklet helps individuals manage the learning process by developing a learning strategy.

The Quick Guide to the Four Temperaments and Learning uses interactive checklists to help you identify your learning style and preferences. Tips customized to your learning style will help you choose what, when, how, and where to learn. The content is summarized using a structured learning strategy that, when completed, documents and focuses your learning. You will see how to adapt to different learning settings, especially those that don’t suit your preferences. Leaders, coaches, trainers and teachers will find practical tips for customizing and enhancing their interventions. This quick guide is a valuable resource for both personal learning improvement and facilitating the learning of others.

Purchase the Quick Guide to the Four Temperaments and Learning at:

Radiance House Media Store

Career/LifeSkills, Ontario, Canada

Testimonials

“Today’s workplace requires continuous learning. This booklet provides good content and great tips for the adult learner to understand their style of learning and design strategies and plans to create successful learning experiences.”
—Alice M. Fairhurst, coauthor of Effective Teaching Effective Learning: Making the Personality Connection in Your Classroom

“This book is a boon for lifelong learners, teachers, trainers, and educators! It is invaluable to know how you learn best, and the differences among learners—for both self-education and for helping others learn and grow. Dunning shows how to make a complete Learning Plan for mastery of any subject or skill—the single most valuable capability in our society today.”
—Ronald Gross, author of Peak Learning: How to Create Your Own Lifelong Education Program for Personal Enjoyment and Professional Success

“An insightful, practical book for both the lay person and type and temperament enthusiasts. Donna Dunning has provided a thorough and unique look at self-directed learning. Both on its own or in conjunction with other titles in the Quick Guide Series, this publication provides much-welcomed information and approaches that can be implemented immediately.”
—Denise Hughes, Director of Career/LifeSkills Resources, Inc.

We do not navigate change in isolation. Since we move through change with others, the booklet also includes a section providing tips and strategies for helping others to navigate change. Understanding the needs of other temperament groups is especially helpful since it will prompt you to provide information or involve others in the change process in ways that you might not have considered from your own temperament perspective. This section makes the Quick Guide to the Four Temperaments and Change a useful resource for those planning and implementing organizational change as well as for individuals who are navigating change.

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Radiance House Media Store

Testimonials

“Books elaborating on temperament theory abound, but with the Quick Guide to the Four Temperaments and Change, Donna Dunning has given to the organization and personal development worlds what they are most in need of—a practical guide to using the temperaments to facilitate and shepherd people through personal and organizational transition. This book is a welcomed new tool.”
—Hile Rutledge, Managing Partner, Otto Kroeger Associates, and
co-author, Type Talk at Work: How 16 Personality Types Determine Your Success on the Job

“Donna Dunning has written a practical, put-it-straight-to-use guide. I made immediate connections between her suggestions for writing a change communication plan and the ways such a plan would be valuable in my office. The sections on what each temperament seeks during change and what challenges each faces will assist every manager to effectively support employees through change. This guide is a must for every manager’s bookcase!”
—Judy Gareis, Human Resources Director, Methodist Medical Group

“All too often organizational change initiatives focus on the process, not the people. The confusion, anxiety, and fear that change frequently evokes in employees are often little understood and poorly managed. Donna’s insightful and practical approach to the people side of change is a welcome—and much needed—corrective.”
—Scott Campbell, Director of Training, 5D Leadership, and author, Quick Guide to the Four Temperaments and Peak Performance

“Change is overwhelming but thankfully, this booklet is not! Donna Dunning provides employees, managers, and professional facilitators a clear blueprint to follow in transitional times. This is a ready-made workshop tool or coaching template for any organization (or change agent) seeking an effective change management resource.”
—Helen Scully, Author, Elevations: The Career Discovery Tool

This jargon-free booklet contains the 30-item self-scoring Personality Differences Questionnaire™ (PDQ) tool as well as steps for confirming the results. Clients learn about their preferred approaches to taking in and evaluating information. Then they explore personality differences in action and how their preferences influence their work, learning, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving styles. Introduction to Personality Differences propels clients into active participation in their development. Enabling clients to take the initial steps independently frees up practitioners’ time to reach more clients and provide guidance beyond the basics.

Purchase Introduction to Personality Differences at:

Consulting Psychologists Press, California, USA

Psychometrics Canada

But no matter what your learning preference, this insightful booklet will help you make the most of your learning opportunities. Whether you are returning to school, learning on the job, or developing skills and knowledge related to your personal interests, this booklet helps you indentify your learning style and develop and apply strategies that suit your learning preferences. If you facilitate the learning of other adults, it will help you identify your teaching style and show you how to accommodate the learning preferences of others.

Purchase Introduction to Type® and Learning at:

Consulting Psychologists Press, California, USA

Psychometrics Canada