Summary of Please Understand Me II

Please Understand Me II is a book written by David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates that outlines and explains the concept of temperament theory, which is the basis of 16 personality types. In this updated and revised second edition, Keirsey and Bates expand and clarify the concepts of temperament and its applications to individuals, relationships, and organizations. The authors' objective is to provide professionals, students, educators, parents, and the general public with the tools and language to help them better understand and appreciate the ways in which different personality types interact in the world. Keirsey and Bates cover topics such as the basics of temperament theory, characterize each of the 16 temperaments, provide tools to help identify an individual's type, and discuss practical applications of type in various contexts. The book also includes chapters on type dynamics, enhancing communication, making better decisions, finding a career path, parenting, and creating team structures.