MANOR EST. TEXAS 1872 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES - TEAM BUILDING JANUARY 11, 2025 THIS WORKSHOP WAS FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY; NO ACTION WAS TAKEN PRESENT: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS Dr. Christopher Harvey, Mayor Emily Hill, Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Anne Weir, Place 2 Maria Amezcua, Place 3 Sonia Wallace, Place 4 Aaron Moreno, Place 5 Deja Hill, Place 6 CITYSTAFF: Scott Moore, City Manager Lluvia T. Almaraz, City Secretary Brittany Lopez, Assistant City Secretary Tracey Vasquez, HR Director Maria Mireles, Human Resources Specialist Scott Jones, Economic Development Director Phil Green, IT Director Belen Pena, Finance Director Sofi Duran, Court Administrator Michael Burrell, Interim Development Services Director Mandy Miller, Development Services Supervisor Greg Eller, Building Official Matt Woodard, Public Works Director Lance Zeplin, Public Works Superintendent Raymond Muniz Utilities Superintendent Timothy Lackland, Public Works Supervisor Robert Herchek, Utilities Supervisor Christopher Deal, Utilities Foreman City of Manor Page 1 City Council Workshop Minutes January 11, 2025 Daniel Dale, Utilities Foreman Joshua Rasco, Utilities Foreman Anthony Townsend, Utilities Foreman Anthony Moore, Public Works Foreman Patrick Hood, Public Works Foreman Kirk Nunn, Public Works Foreman Glenn Sauls, MS4 Inspector Denver Collins, Assistant Chief of Police George Vega, Sergeant Reagan Frederick, Case Manager Robert Acosta, Executive Assistant WORKSHOP SESSION - 9:00 A.M. With a quorum of the Council Members present, the workshop session of the Manor City Council was called to order by Mayor Harvey at 9:42 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Manor City Hall, Council Chambers, 105 E. Eggleston St., Manor, Texas. Mayor Harvey welcomed everyone and conducted a team building exercise. Mayro Harvey introduced facilitator Dr. Michael T. Perkins, MTP Chief Consultant. Dr. Perkins gave an overview of MBTI. He conducted the attached PowerPoint Presentation. The topic of discussion was the following: The Four Myers = Briggs Preference Pairs Navigating Potential Conflict Team building exercises were conducted during the presentation. The Workshop recessed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. The topic of discussion was the following: Identifying Your Strengths and Areas to Develop Goals & Takeaways Team building exercises were conducted during the presentation. Dr. Perkins dismissed the city staff at 2:00 p.m. Mayor Harvey continued the Workshop with the City Council and discussed the City Council's Strategic Planning. City of Manor Page 2 City Council Workshop Minutes January 11, 2025 There was no further discussion and there was no action taken. ADJOURNMENT The Workshop Session of the Manor City Council Adjourned at 2:40 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025. These minutes approved by the Manor City Council on the 15th day ofJanuary 2025. APPROVED: Dr. Christopher Harvey, Mayor ATTEST: SQaR Lluvia T. Almaraz, TRMC City Secretary TEXAS City of! Manor Page 3 1/17/2025 Objectives At the end of this workshop, you will Learn about yourself, Appreciate important Teambuilding Workshop understanding where differences between you fitinaframework people and understand that describes how differentt types can personality differences work together in a Identifying Preferences with the MBTI in positivea and complementary way. constructivev ways. /mFSimclar incler 1 2 Real power & energy is generated through nelworks/relationships Icebreaker Select a quote that resonates with you. You can discuss: Why you lovei it Why youl hate it Whaty you might add Whaty you might modify or remove WFSmcln ar MFSimclar eb - B 3 4 What is the MBTI? Ground Rules Alogical structure for understanding the differences of others . Confidentiality agreement WHAT HAPPENS IN THE WORKSHOP, STAYS INT THE WORKSHOP Away toi identify what is Be open to differences NO JUDGMENT/SAFE ZONE Natural Easy Contribute to an environment in which we all can learn from Takest thel least amd ount of energy one another and build understanding Dor not use it to stereotype or box others Speaki from your own perspective Others? - wFSisckr NFSmclar 5 6 1 1/17/2025 True or False? The MBTI Preference Pairs Thel MBTI assessment reports Thel MBTI is used toi identify who will be successful in their role your natural preferences on four pairs of fopposites. Everyonef fits neatly into each of the 16 personality types EXTRAVERSION OR INTROVERSION Some types are better suited for leadership roles Oppositey ways to direct and receive energy Allt types have potential strengths and blind spots SENSING OR INTUITION MBTI results are notr meant to limit or stereotype people Opposite ways tot take in information Your results can be shared with another person without your permission THINKING OR FEELING Opposite ways to decide and come to conclusions JUDGING OR PERCEIVING Opposite ways to approach the outside worid - wFSmcler * WrSimcler 7 8 What are Preferences? What are Preferences? Toillustratet the me aning of Now preferences, lers do an activity. Refoidyour arms nis me ntr ontop Foldyoura am WSmclar FScler 9 10 What are Preferences? Innate Predispositions Wea all uset both sides of each pair Oneiso our natural preference How did t feelt to foldy your Howa aboutt the second time? How Theotheri IS learned armst the first time dothey compare? Ouri innate preferences can be influenced by our environment Family Country Education Andm many other factors iFSiclr NFimclar 11 12 2 1/17/2025 The MBTI Preference Pairs Extraversion (e) or Introversion (i) TheN MBTI lassessmentr reports your natural preferences on fourp pairs of opposites. EXTRAVERSION OR INTROVERSION Oppositey wayst to direct and receive energy SENSING OR INTUI ION Oppositey ways tot takei ini information THINKING OR FEELING Oppositey ways toc decide and comet to conclusions JUDGING OR PERCEIVING Where we focus our attention and get energy Oppositey ways to approach thec outside world MSmclar MSmelr 13 14 Understanding Extraversion and Introversion E-I Characteristics Breakout Session (with those who share your preference) Let's discuss: Think ofaf fairly big decisiont that your recently made. Did yous spend moret time talking it out or thinkingi itthrough? Tendto act before thinking Tendto think before acting Wasy your approach energizing/enjoyabie? Prefer to take action quickly Prefert to spend time on reflection Cany yous share something, you: said or heard? Talk things through Thinkt things through Sminutes More expressive when interacting Morec contained when interacting Gaine energy fromi interaction Gaine energy from concentration Havea a breadth of interests Havea depth ofi interests Remember, E-lis not about sociability or social confidence. MFSmclar MFSinclar 15 16 E-l: Action VS. Reflection Conflict Source Extravenion-intoyension Differences How much should team members interact and how much discussion dov we need? Extraverted types probably will want todiscuss mosti issues andto arrive at decisions by thinking loud. They want to know what everyone is thinking. Tension may resulifthey feelthat Ce Introverts are purposelyy withholding information, which may lead the Extravérts toquestion thel Introverts motives or commitment. Prefer tot try to out first Prefer to think it through first will They Liket tot takea action quickly Liket to spend time in reflection Introvertedt want! to bes surev types where probablyy they standi want! before ttot thinkt they things announce throught a decision. before EE gLT Talkt things through Think things through constantly interrupteda and unablet toget ttheirwork done becauset they are always being Enjoy solving problems through Enjoy solvingp problems through calledtom meetings or conversationsw witht the Extraverts. interaction individual concentration Do-think -do Think -do-t -think FSciar 'mFinclar 17 18 3 1/17/2025 Reflection Sensing (s) or Intuition (n) What resonates with you? Insights for Extraversion: Insights forl Introversion: Listenn moret tob better understandt the Allowf fors opportunities to brainstorm and viewpointso ofc others discussi ideas with others openly Allowa amplet timef fori individualsto toc digest new Provide ane environmenti in which checkingi in informationa andp providef feedback S essential S Consider the differentv ways that eacht team Offero opportunities for individuals toi interact memberp prefers recognitions andf feedback witho others Thev way andk kindo of information we take in NFSimclar R'MFinclr 19 20 S-N Characteristics A T y Wantt to know the facts Seeko out new ideas Look att thes specifics Look att the bigger picture Adopta a realistic approach Adopta an imaginative approach Focus ont thel here andr now Anticipate the future Ensuret things work in practice Ensure things work int theory Collecto observations Usec conceptualf frameworks Remember, Sensing isn't' 'sensitive' and Intuition isn't gutf feel. r 21 22 S-N: What do you see? Conflict Source Sensing-Intuition Differences Should the team emphasize experience and tradition, orr new opportunities and possibilities? Sensingt types probablyw will wantt tostick close tot the facts andb base decisions on their experience with what hasy workedi in the past. They may! believet thatr mosti ideas fromthe Intuitvet types are unrealistic andr notv worthw wasting time on. Wilte tend to state whati is he Willgob beyond the picturet to make Intuiivet types likelyy will wanttoic identify new opportunities andp possibilities andpursue picture associations themw with enthusiasm. They mayf feelt thatthe Sensingt types quash their ideas, and Areli likely to state the specifics Arel likelyt tot talk about the thereforet their motivation, beforeg givingt thema achance. Wilf focus onv what's realistic "bigp picture" Focus ont thel here andr now Are engaged! byi imagination Anticipatet thef future - aSnclar NFclar 23 24 4 1/17/2025 Reflection What resonates with you? Insightsf for Sensing: Insights for Intuition: Donta assumey whath hasn't been done before Buildab bridge( (ofc details and proof) for isrecklessa and boundt tof fail. individualss so theyo cand connectt the present Embrace change: bet fully present ins shaping realityt tot the future vision. itrathert than becominga ay victimo ofit it. Takethet timet toe ensurei individualst havea all Avoid caging those who need thef freedomt to thed data andi informationtheyn need. dream- rather encouraget them to dos so. Allowir individualst toa askt thec difficuita questions ando communicatey yourg gratitudef fori their wisdom and expertise. Break FSclr 25 26 Thinking (t) or Feeling (f) Understanding Thinking and Feeling As a group, let's discuss: How do you go about helping someone withap problem? Whatr recent example do you have? Whato outcome are you: seeking when you arel helping someone? Thev way wer makec decisions 'MFSancier faclar 27 28 T-F Characteristics T-F: Helping Style 2663 Apply logical reasoning Applyi individual values Usec cause and effecta analysis Understandc others' viewpoir ints Wantt to helps someonet by fixing the Want to help someone by being Seeko objective truth Seek harmony problem empathetic ands supportive Decide using impersonal criteria Decide by personal circumstances Tendt to look atp practicalities and Tendt to explore how people feelin Focuso ont tasks Focuso on relationships makea a logical analysis oft the thes situation situation Provide ac critique Offerp praise Focus onr relationships Focus ont tasks Remember,t those whop prefer Thinking feela andt those prefer Feeling think. MSaclar - mFSncler 29 30 5 1/17/2025 Conflict Source Reflection Thinking-Feeling Differences What resonates with you? Should the team make decisions by objectively weighingpros andcons, orby Insights for Thinking: Insights for Feeling: subjectively considering values andimpact onothers? Solicita and leveragef feedback on how Bep prepared to debate with facts and important decisions mights affect people concrete examples Thinking! types will want! ton makel logical decisions based on sounda and agreed-on Allowf for one- on-one discussions tot build Allowf for opportunities to look at and discuss principlest thatc can be appliedf fairly ande evenly. They may believe thatthe Feeling types are relationships with individuals so that they feel problems logically playingf favorites or are unwilling ton make the tough decisions needed. seen as a person :Feelingt types prefer make their decisions based on values -on whatis is most important tothem or toc others. Tey may perceive the Thinkingt types as cold or uncaring. NFSclar Fncir 31 32 Judging () or Perceiving (p) Understanding Judging and Perceiving Breakout Session (with those who share your preference) You have 30 workdays to complete a project that requires you to do 10 full days of work. Howd do you approach the project? Whardoy you dot first? Howfari ina advance doy you start working on the task or request? Hown much planningo doy you do? 10minutes How we organize oure external world NFSclr MFinclar 33 34 J-P Characteristics J-P: Approach to Tasks and Deadlines HAA, h Liketo cometo closure Keep range of choices available Make plans Remainf flexible Actinac controlledv way Respondt to emerging information Workinas step- -by-step. steady, Work in an emergent, open-ended Prefert to act within structure Prefer tog gov with thef flow orderedn mannert to complete atask mannert to completes atask Planti the process from the start Adapt flexibly to changes Prefert to schedule activities Prefer to bes spontaneous May bet frustrated by changes May feel limited by a fixed plan Mayf feels stressed by last-minute May be energized by last-minute Remember, Judging isn't judgmental" and Perceiving isn't 'perceptive." time pressure time pressure MFSnclar MSmplar 35 36 6 1/17/2025 Conflict Source Reflection Thinking-Feeling Differences What resonates with you? Howr muchs scheduling andorganizationdow wer need toaccompi lish ourtasks? How Insights for. Judging: Insights for Perceiving: much inforn mation does the team need to make a decision? Allow opportunities fori rindividualsto Incorporate checkpoints to monitor progress experiment twithi ideas andf feelt themo out alongt the way Judging types will wanttog get things decided, organized. and scheduledri right away. They alongt the way Honort the deadlines and time commitments liketoplant thev work andwork thep plan. They may see the Perceiving types as wishy-washy, Allow opportunities fori individuals to explore ofothers indecisive, andu unorganized. orresearch alternate pathways to an outcome .Perceivingt types prefert tov work attheir own pace, which sometimes meansf finishingina Provide where appropriate flexibilitya and allow for spontaneity burstofe energy att thelast minute. They/liketoholde offon decisionstomakes sure theyhave allthe necessary information. Theyn may seet the. Judgingt types as controling. N WFSnclar 'aFinclr 37 38 App Overview App Overview Instantly explore all 161 MBTI types anytime, anywhere Compare anyt twot typesf for C actionable insightst toir interact a more effectively witha anyone Conveniently store and look up peoples types and pertinent details exactly when they're needed Cb Batepye Instantly explore all 16 MBTItypes &b DeMyerbigg: 39 40 App Overview (contd.) App Overview (contd.) mns EE or manu aly add Compare any two types ab My 95 Store and look up people'stypes and personal notes 3b Bewkeuryp 41 42 7 1/17/2025 Best-Fit Type Commitment to Action Your "best-fit" type is the four-letter type that you think best fits you after: Create 2 commitments on the Individual Commitment to Action Form. Reviewedy your results with a certified MBTI practitioner Reviewed the type descriptions Read page 4 and complete the graphic organizer inj your folder. PaomicomEt Mowwildothat Whennicedin A WFSmclar MFSmclar 43 44 Step II Results Off the rack VS. tailored to fit Break Step - assessment Step I" assessment /RF Snclar 45 46 Step II Facets Step II Facets The 5f facets within aj preference do not cover or explain the full INKI Midzone meaning of the preference. C results They provide insighti into an individual's distinctive ways of expressing type. TOF PERES NC PATHETIC Each facet has two opposite poles. - - a COMPASSIONATE ue aity STIONIN ACCOR OMMODAT TING dce CRI TK CAL Out-of- In- preference FSnclar preference results results 47 48 8 1/17/2025 Activity - 5-8 A Sunclar 49 50 Constructive use of difference Support & Resources Support and resources will be available, including: Isabel Myers' goal for type and the MBTI assessment: Becominga aware of differences Team Profiles Acknowledging the value ofc differences Practicing new behaviors, seeking out others with differences Team Survey Results Incorporating different perspectives into our own processes 1:1F Feedback Sessions (review of individual reports) "Bya developing individual guarding against weaknesses, and appreciating the strengths ofo other types, lfew R more amusing. more interesting. and more ofadaily adventure than itcould possibly be Ifeveryone were alike." Myers-Briggs Resource Page Isabel Briggs Myers ifSicler 'mFnclar 51 52 Thankyou! 53 9