In Conversation With Rich Thomson
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min read
MBTI® Reliability and Validity
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | 8pm UK | Approximately 45 minutes
Join BAPT Treasurer Richard Owen for a conversation about Rich’s life and experience in this field, and how the evidence obtained from development of the MBTI® is at odds with some common criticisms of the instrument.
If you have any questions you’d like Richard to ask, please email him here.
About Rich Thompson
Rich Thompson PhD is Senior Director of Global Research at the Myers-Briggs Company, based in the US. He is an Industrial and Organizational psychologist with a background in psychometric development and administration in aviation, before his beginning his long career with the Myers-Briggs Company (formerly OPP). Rich is responsible for global development, maintenance, revision, extension and translation/adaptation of a number of assessments including the MBTI®.
About the Series
In our answer to the BBC Radio 4 programme, ‘A Life Scientific’, BAPT board member Richard Owen interviews experts, innovators and leading figures from the world of personality psychology. Hear stories, experiences, thoughts and opinions on current topics in Psychological Type – where is it now and where is it going?
For a listen to past conversations, visit our ‘In Conversation’ Archive.
About BAPT
Originally formed in 1989, the British Association for Psychological Type (BAPT) is a charity which aims to provide a forum for practitioners and enthusiasts of psychological type systems – from HR professionals to self-employed coaches, students and people with a simple interest in Type – to come together to discuss, promote and enjoy exploration of the endlessly compelling world of type theory.
Through conferences, regional meetings, events, webinars, workshops, ongoing publications and resource archiving, the committed volunteers in BAPT encourage lively debate in a friendly, cooperative atmosphere where members can enjoy sharing their journey and growth within this stimulating subject.
About Richard Owen
Current BAPT Director of Finance, Richard Owen, M.Sc. (INTJ) is an independent practitioner, delivering workshops and coaching in London, Brighton and online. He uses a depth typology approach to personal development; helping clients address challenges in relationships and life transitions through his Personality PartsTM model. Richard holds an M.Sc in Organisational Psychology, an Accredited Diploma in Transformational Coaching and is certified with MBTI® and a range of other Type and Trait assessments.
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