CONCEPT
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II (KTS®-II) is the most widely used personality instrument in the world. It is a powerful 70 question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type. The KTS-II is based on Keirsey Temperament Theory™, published in the best selling books, Please Understand Me® and Please Understand Me II, by Dr. David Keirsey.
The KTS-II has been translated into 18 different languages, and has been used by over 40 million people from 140 different countries. It first appeared in Please Understand Me (1978), and was updated in the successor Please Understand Me II (1998). The KTS-II is currently being used by the Fortune 500, Global 1000, the US Government / Military, by major academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and faith based organizations worldwide.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
According to Keirsey Temperament Theory, there are four basic temperament groups which describe human behavior. Keirsey’s four temperaments are referred to as Artisans™, Guardians™, Rationals™ and Idealists™. These four temperaments can be further subdivided, often referred to as “Character Types”. There are four types of Artisans, four types of Guardians, four types of Rationals, and four types of Idealists.
THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS
The Keirsey Temperament Sorter®-II (KTS®-II) is the most widely used personality instrument in the world. It is a powerful 70 question personality instrument that helps individuals discover their personality type. The KTS-II is based on Keirsey Temperament Theory™, published in the best selling books, Please Understand Me® and Please Understand Me II, by Dr. David Keirsey.
The KTS-II has been translated into 18 different languages, and has been used by over 40 million people from 140 different countries. It first appeared in Please Understand Me (1978), and was updated in the successor Please Understand Me II (1998). The KTS-II is currently being used by the Fortune 500, Global 1000, the US Government / Military, by major academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and faith based organizations worldwide.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
According to Keirsey Temperament Theory, there are four basic temperament groups which describe human behavior. Keirsey’s four temperaments are referred to as Artisans™, Guardians™, Rationals™ and Idealists™. These four temperaments can be further subdivided, often referred to as “Character Types”. There are four types of Artisans, four types of Guardians, four types of Rationals, and four types of Idealists.
THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS
- As Concrete Cooperators, Guardians speak mostly of their duties and responsibilities, of what they can keep an eye on and take good care of, and they're careful to obey the laws, follow the rules, and respect the rights of others.
- As Abstract Cooperators, Idealists speak mostly of what they hope for and imagine might be possible for people, and they want to act in good conscience, always trying to reach their goals without compromising their personal code of ethics.
- As Concrete Utilitarians, Artisans speak mostly about what they see right in front of them, about what they can get their hands on, and they will do whatever works, whatever gives them a quick, effective payoff, even if they have to bend the rules.
- As Abstract Utilitarians, Rationals speak mostly of what new problems intrigue them and what new solutions they envision, and always pragmatic, they act as efficiently as possible to achieve their objectives, ignoring arbitrary rules and conventions if need be.
MY RESULTS
PERSONAL REFLECTION
My Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Personality Instrument results indicate that my personality type is that of a Guardian. I tend to agree with this appreciation of my character because just like a typical Guardian I am quite serious about my duties and responsibilities. Besides, since I am practical and down-to-earth, I believe in following the rules and cooperating with others. The fact that I am meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures also makes me a Guardian. Speaking of weaknesses, my inability to embrace or to accept change is another typical characteristic of Guardians, who are usually very cautious about change, even though they know change can be healthy for an institution. All in all, I feel I am primarily a Guardian because I genuinely care about the people I work and live with.
My Keirsey Temperament Sorter II Personality Instrument results indicate that my personality type is that of a Guardian. I tend to agree with this appreciation of my character because just like a typical Guardian I am quite serious about my duties and responsibilities. Besides, since I am practical and down-to-earth, I believe in following the rules and cooperating with others. The fact that I am meticulous about schedules and have a sharp eye for proper procedures also makes me a Guardian. Speaking of weaknesses, my inability to embrace or to accept change is another typical characteristic of Guardians, who are usually very cautious about change, even though they know change can be healthy for an institution. All in all, I feel I am primarily a Guardian because I genuinely care about the people I work and live with.