AusAPT Type Research and Practice Collection Occasional Papers (#2 – May 2020)Face Value Only? A Review of Personality Inventories: Fiction, Fact, Future, by Jane Bozarth (2019) Peter Geyerpeter@petergeyer.com.au Werribee, AustraliaThis article is also available as a pdf download here:Face Value Only? DownloadThis paper examines the content and method of Jane Bozarth’s recent publication on personality inventories in the workplace, available here and at www.LearningGuild.com which has been provided to me for evaluation and comment. While there are many errors and misjudgements contained within, ranging from historical and other facts to research methodology, there are also questions asked deserving consideration. Preamble – How do
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The Australian Association for Psychological Type was formed in 1991 at Australia’s first type conference, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Australian Perspectives. This year we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of those two milestones.Australians studying theology and spirituality in California in the late 1970s encountered the MBTI and were enthused. On their return they ran seminars and workshops that popularised type in religious communities and schools. During the 1980s, use of the MBTI spread to organisations in the private and public sectors.In response to the growing interest, Mary McGuiness established the Institute for Type Development (ITD) in Sydney. In 1986 she brought Katherine (more…) 
We wish to advise that Harumi Gondo has joined us as the International Regional Representative on the AusAPT Management Committee.The vitality and future of AusAPT depends on the efforts of members including those who volunteer to be part of the Management Committee of AusAPT. So we are very grateful that Harumi has joined us to provide input on AusAPT strategic directions, member priorities and events, especially to advise on behalf of community members who live in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Harumi GondoHarumi Gondo (ENFJ) is an MBTI Master Practitioner and is also certified with Majors PTI and TypeCoach 
Tim Van Milligan (ISTJ) joins us for the AusAPT 2021 Talking Type Together Online Conference to speak on Increasing ‘Your Sales Using Personality Type’. He provides an overview of his conference presentation topic here.Tim is a business owner, entrepreneur and conference speaker based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. He is also an author of several books on copywriting and marketing, including the books: “Selling by Personality Type,” “Emotional Copywriting Revealed,” and “Selling Yourself: Advanced Strategies for Landing Your Dream Job.” He endorses the practical application of personality temperament to the world of sales and marketing, showing how to meet 
We wish to advise that Ellen Owen has joined us as the NSW/ACT Regional Representative on the AusAPT Management Committee.The vitality and future of AusAPT depends on the efforts of volunteers including those who volunteer to be part of the Management Committee of AusAPT. So we are very grateful that Ellen has volunteered to join us to lead the NSW/ACT community and events and to be part of the leadership team. A long-standing member of AusAPT, we are already appreciating Ellen’s valuable input and local leadership of AusAPT NSW/ACT.Thank you Ellen!So here is an update of the make-up of the 
The vitality and future of AusAPT depends on the efforts of volunteers including those who volunteer to be part of the Management Committee of AusAPT. The Committee leads the not for profit organisation’s strategic directions, events and operations.At the November 2020 AGM, a new Management Committee was formed for the period 2020 – 2022. We didn’t fill all positions at that time and a couple of people have resigned since.So we have an opportunity to refresh and revitalise our team and we would love you to join us to help ensure a positive and exciting future for AusAPT and its 
The AusAPT membership period is 1 July – 30 June each year. So now is the time to renew your membership, join up or reconnect with AusAPT for maximum benefit! Just click on the below button to renew or join! Renew or kick off your membership!At $99 per annum, it’s excellent value for access to type research and practice resources, events and a welcoming community. Reciprocal membership is available for members of our partner organisations. This includes other type organisations such as BAPT and APTi and Institute of Learning Professionals financial members. To Life Members of AusAPT: we say ‘Welcome Back’ 
Unfortunately we have had to postpone our AusAPT 2020 Conference in Auckland, New Zealand in November due to COVID-19 impacts.However, AusAPT is planning the following conferences in 2020 and 2021 open to all:for 2020: an online conference 6-7 November for 2021: a conference in Auckland, New Zealand 28-31 OctoberThis plan enables us to connect and share type research and practice in 2020 at a national and international level and honour our commitment to a conference in partnership with the New Zealand type community.Thanks to those who submitted to present at Auckland in 2020. The Conference Team will be in touch with