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INTP Work Style

The Thinker Type

How INTP personality types like to work

Every personality has a different way of working and communicating with others. When you’re working with INTPs, it’s important to give them plenty of space to work independently. They tend to enjoy working in privacy and processing their thoughts internally. By learning how to communicate with them in the workplace, you’re more likely to see INTPs at their best.

Communicating with an INTP personality type

Use a serious, businesslike demeanor and ask strictly objective questions to fully understand what they are thinking. Avoid being overly emotional or using emotional language; instead, focus on being logical and direct.

Meeting with an INTP personality type

Meetings should be minimal and as focused on the big picture as possible. Respect their time and space by keeping the meeting brief. Give them plenty of independence.

Emailing an INTP personality type

Emails to INTPs should be clear, well-thought-out, and logical. Avoid sharing overly personal details or stories; instead, get to the point of the message.

Giving feedback to an INTP personality type

INTPs tend to be comfortable with feedback, though it should be specific, detailed, and delivered with airtight logical reasoning. Avoid tiptoeing around it; instead, offer direct, constructive criticism.

Resolving conflict with an INTP personality type

INTPs believe that conflict is a useful way to discover truth and bring underlying issues to the surface, as long as it’s focused on the facts and emotions are kept out of it. Try to be calm and forthcoming in times of conflict, rather than reacting strongly or holding in your frustrations.

When you make an effort to communicate with INTPs in a way that they like, you can build a better relationship, empathize with their perspective, and establish needed trust. Making simple adjustments to your communication style can mean a world of difference to understanding and working alongside each other.

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