What is ISTJ (the inspector), and why it is a learning style?

ISTJs prefer to work independently and tend to feel more at ease when alone or in a small group. Although ISTJs may have good social skills, they generally prefer to avoid the spotlight as well as small talk, and may prefer written communication over verbal. They’re also more likely to think before speaking and have good impulse control.

When approaching a new task, the ISTJ prefers goals and deadlines over flexibility and options, which may be perceived as road blocks. They also tend to be organized, to plan-ahead, and to prefer routine. When dealing with information, ISTJs tends to collect and present information in a clear and orderly way that is easy to understand, which makes them good communicators. They are also practical and rely on information that can be observed or measured and tend to take things at face value rather than looking for hidden meanings or focusing on the “big picture”, but they may miss the forest for the trees. Nevertheless, they’re likely driven and good at accomplishing what they put their mind to.

When faced with a decision, ISTJs tend to be more concerned with being fair and impartial than with how a decision will affect others. They also tend to place emphasis on the final product and that, along with a preference for structure, makes them good at meeting deadlines. When working as part of a team, ISTJs may be more concerned that everyone does their part to get the job done, rather than being concerned that everyone gets along. They also tend to see things as being “black and white” and are likely to be perceive as being opinionated.