Jean-Pierre Norguet's Personality

Here is what the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator says about Jean-Pierre Norguet (ISTJ)

In a word, Jean-Pierre is a duty fulfiller. His strongly-felt internal sense of duty lends him a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in his approach, he can generally succeed at any task which he undertakes.

Jean-Pierre is very loyal, faithful, and dependable. He places great importance on honesty and integrity. He is "a good citizen" who can be depended on to do the right thing for his family and communities. While he generally takes things very seriously, he also usually has an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.

Jean-Pierre tends to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. He's not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If he is able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, Jean-Pierre will support that effort. However, Jean-Pierre more often tends to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans.

Jean-Pierre is extremely dependable on following through with things which he has promised. For this reason, he sometimes get more and more work piled on him. Because Jean-Pierre has such a strong sense of duty, he may have a difficult time saying "no" when he is given more work than he can reasonably handle. For this reason, Jean-Pierre often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.

Jean-Pierre will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which he sees as important to fulfilling a goal. However, he will resist putting energy into things which don't make sense to him, or for which he can't see a practical application. He prefers to work alone, but works well in teams when the situation demands it. He likes to be accountable for his actions, and enjoys being in positions of authority. Jean-Pierre has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.

Jean-Pierre has tremendous respect for facts. He holds a tremendous store of facts within himself, which he has gathered through his five senses. He may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from his own perspective. However, if he is shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who he respects or cares about, the idea becomes a fact, which Jean-Pierre will internalize and support. Once Jean-Pierre supports a cause or idea, he will stop at no lengths to ensure that he is doing his duty of giving support where support is needed.

Jean-Pierre is not naturally in tune with his own feelings and the feelings of others. He may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionist himself, he has a tendency to take other people's efforts for granted, like he takes his own efforts for granted. While he needs to be remembered to pat people on the back once in a while, Jean-Pierre is more likely to express his affection through actions, rather than through words.

Jean-Pierre has an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. He is a very hard worker, who does not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing his duties. He does not usually give himself enough credit for his achievements, seeing his accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of his obligations.

In general, Jean-Pierre has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individual with a deeply-driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, Jean-Pierre has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving his chosen goals -- whatever they may be.

History of Jean-Pierre Norguet's MBTI evolution

30jun2004: ISFJ (first MBTI test; highest F point)
06oct2005: ISTJ
21mar2006: INTJ (Ph.D. defence; highest N point)
06jun2006: ISTJ
03aug2006: ISTJ
21sep2006: ISTJ (Introverted 89 Sensing 12 Thinking 25 Judging 67)
01jan2007: ISTJ

What CareerXact said about Jean-Pierre Norguet's personality - "A Top Performer"

Which, although formulated in an extremely positive manner, is actually something to pretty much be agreed with

Starting with motivations, your assessment shows that you really like working with data and tools and you combine these enthusiasms with an average interest in human relations. You are more of a logical, "hands-on" person but you can also hold your own in social activities. Given a choice, you will usually prefer a practical rather than theoretical approach to problem-solving __ and if this involves some sort of mechanical device, so much the better. For example, you might enjoy using a computer to manipulate text or numbers to create reports and, while you could share your findings in a face-to-face discussion with others, you would probably prefer delivering your reports via an on-line meeting or video-conferencing because these events require sophisticated, electronic devices and you like using equipment. In terms of computer tasks, you will be more motivated to use spreadsheets and databases as compared to word processing, graphics, or digital art, but these latter, more people-oriented types of communication are well within your scope. Your motivation to work with things is not limited to hi-tech equipment: most tools and machinery appeal to you, especially if these are used in gathering or transmitting information.

Summing up your overall mindset, you have a positive, well-rounded approach to work and above-average potential for tasks involving real objects, logical skills, and control of information plus you enjoy moderate interaction with people. Your enthusiasm for data and tools is a bonus when modern technology both demands and creates ever more software and hardware.

Regarding your personality and how that fits with the opportunities you might consider, you probably know that you are tactful and considerate yet you relish the cut-and-thrust of competition. However, this is just the beginning. Jip, your scores show that you are a real team player and you can adopt the group goals as your own, as long as you still get individual recognition. You might not speak up or draw attention to yourself as much as others do, but you function best when your personal contribution is appreciated. This doesn't mean that you will push others out of the way to get into the limelight. In fact, despite your competitive nature, you prefer to avoid conflict and you are rarely hostile. Your instinctive deference shows in your leadership style, too. If you are called upon to resolve a dispute, you will rely more on persuasion than force. Being typically agreeable, you will do well as a mediator and you will not be drawn by aggressive arguments.

So how do you deal with both the humdrum of daily routine and the sudden impact of a crisis? Your personality traits show that you are right on target for the technicalities of modern work: your assessment results indicate that you are very conscientious and well organized, with enough flexibility to deal with most challenges. Although you can cope with unexpected demands, you are more comfortable with routine and will have no trouble following established guidelines. With a strong tendency toward convention, you are well suited to quality control and will readily find ways to improve and enhance products and procedures, but you are not much given to outright creativity. What employers will probably value most is your efficiency and your prudence. If possible, you want to avoid unstructured environments as you function best with a predictable workflow in an orderly workspace. For optimal performance, you will probably elect to set your own schedule so that you can manage the details carefully.

Your attention to detail also shows in your approach to planning. Whenever you can, you prefer to follow the old military credo, "Think twice, act once" and you like to be well prepared. You will, no doubt, have a reliable strategy for dealing with a variety of problems and you can usually modify your tactics as situations develop. The gist of the careerXact appraisal of your character is that you are systematic, conservative, and well-grounded but still able to react to abrupt demands. This combination of traits makes for an outstanding performance in a stable environment with random challenge.

You know how you react to most workplace issues, but what is the best environment for you to do your best work? Most often you will achieve your highest productivity with a small group in a quiet place. With familiar people, you can initiate conversation and be fairly outgoing but you rarely want to be the center of attention. For you, Jip, prolonged involvement with a large group in a noisy, chaotic environment would be a hardship. As a team member, you will contribute readily, but you need time alone to reflect on your efforts and plan your work. Given that you are self-reliant and don't need to be with others face-to-face all the time, you can cope with considerable isolation.

In general, you are cautious about making new acquaintances and you examine new ideas carefully before accepting them. You tend to be self-sufficient and, while you require some change and fresh perspectives, you are remarkably resolute and able to tolerate monotony. Consequently, ideal work for you should involve interaction with small groups, the support of established procedures, and limited contact with newcomers. Long-term assignments should include some variety and opportunity for growth as well as scope for your reflective nature.

Finally, work often creates stress and how you deal with stress is crucial, not only for job achievement, but also for job satisfaction. The best job in the world is no good to you if it makes you sick with anxiety. You will be glad to know that your personality profile reveals that you customarily cope well with pressure and, while you can be pressed into "losing your cool," Jip Nrt regains composure remarkably well. You tend to avoid stress and this is a good thing because high pressure for a long period will disturb you. If you must manage a heavy workload in tiresome conditions with unreasonable deadlines, you are not likely to break down but you will need to exert yourself to maintain your focus. When truly stressed, you may not want to trust others and you could find yourself becoming more sensitive to criticism. Because of these attitudes, you might have to struggle to stay objective and rational if involved in a personal dispute. On the whole, however, you will always give your best effort no matter what the circumstances.