Judging vs Perceiving
The J-P dichotomy is is how we live our lives and is the one scale that can change through choice (although we will each have a natural predilection for one or the other).
Judging types prefer a planned, ordered world where things are organised and scheduled and they look to get to closure on issues as they tend to dislike loose ends. They also tend to finish one job before they start the next and are keen to have order.
Perceiving types are more flexible, spontaneous and almost get a kick out of last minute hitches or problems. They dislike routine and prefer to keep their options open seeing planning as stifling and plans as there to be changed.
| Judging types | Perceiving types |
|---|---|
| Do not like leaving unanswered questions | Prefer to have freedom from obligations |
| Planned, ordered, structured approach | Flexible and spontaneous approach |
| Prefer to follow rules and protocols | Act impulsively following the situation |
| Stable and predictable workstyle | Start many things without finishing them |
| Work towards closure systematically | Work in bursts of energy |
| Do not like to change their decisions | Are curious and like a fresh look at things |
| Drive for closure | Keep options open |
| Judging types may see Perceiving types as | Perceiving types may see Judging types as |
|---|---|
| Careless and unproductive | Rigid and inflexible |
| Lacking consideration for deadlines | Stubborn and rule-bound |
| Not serious enough | Overly controlling |
| Irresponsible and unreliable | Too ‘black and white’ |
| Procrastinators, unable to make decisions | Making decisions too quickly |
| Expedient, jumping in unplanned | Taking too long to plan |
| Managing Judging types | Managing Perceiving types |
|---|---|
| Be clear and specific on what’s required | Let them ask questions, discuss options |
| Give them a plan, or let them create one | Allow them some wriggle room |
| Let them think | Let them talk a little |
| Question to check all options are explored | Question gently to bring to a decision |
| Ensure it is thought through | Ensure they are clear |
| Let them get on with it | Check every so often how they’re doing |
| Afterwards ask could it have been different | Afterwards ask did the plan work |
Team Map
Discover the ratio of Judgers vs Perceivers in your team.
Interactions
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Extraverts vs Introverts
The extravert-introvert dichotomy is all about where we draw our energy from.
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Sensing vs Intuitive
The S-N dichotomy is the ‘input’ scale - ie how we take in information.
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Thinking vs Feeling
The T-F dichotomy is the ‘output’ scale - ie how we make decisions.