Psychological Type: An Assessment and Applications for Senior Air Force Leadership
Abstract
The understanding and knowledge of psychological type as determined by the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an important tool for command and leadership in the military. After reviewing the theory of psychological type, the results of the MBTI for the Air War College (AWC) classes of 1987 and 1988 were analyzed and assessed to determine implications for future senior Air Force leadership. The ideal traits desired of the top leaders of organizations were examined. It was discovered that the predominant psychological types at the AWC were more likely to establish an organization which was less apt to have the ability to manage change or to take the necessary risks required in the rapidly changing, complex environment of future warfare. One solution is to have more innovative, intuitive leaders who are more creative and adaptive to these requirements. To foster this ideal leadership, the proper organizational culture must be established for future success. Four applications of Air Force organizations by developing the leadership to modify the culture. (sdw)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202553
Entities
People
- Samuel F. Hatfield Jr
Organizations
- Air War College