The logo features four interlocking hands, representing both the four preferences that make up one's personality type and the interdependence of individuals. The logo's apparent motion reinforces the dynamic nature of type, while its similarities to both a flower and a star evoke the lifelong growth and evolution made possible by MBTI tools.
I recently attended a glorious choral performance where I was struck by the similarity between the preferences in a type code and the notes in a chord. Preferences in type codes and notes in chords both work together to bring about the full expression of the uniqueness of a personality or a musical composition. Both are building blocks. The notes in a chord, when played together with one note in the lead, build on each other to create a unique sound. Similarly the personality preferences in a type code, under the leadership of what is called the dominant preference (and as life progresses, with the growing support of the auxiliary and other preferences), create something that is more than and often different than the sum of its parts.
Type is also dynamic in the sense that no two INFJs or ESTPs, or any other type code, are alike. Each preference has a variety of ways it might be expressed. When all the different varieties of each preference are combined into type codes, the result is a very wide diversity of personality types.
Another way in which type is dynamic is that the MBTI assessment precludes pigeonholing, because each person who takes the assessment verifies his or her own type. With the help of a Certified Practitioner we decide for ourselves what our type preferences are, rather than just having labels pasted on us by someone else. At a later time we might decide that these type preferences aren't the ones which fit us best after all. So, though our personality preferences don't generally change, our understanding of what it is that we prefer, and of how clear we are that we prefer it, might. This is reflected when I say "My type preferences are for INFJ" which expresses that my perception of what my preferences are might change someday, rather than "I am an INFJ" which does not indicate any possibility of change, either in my type code or my perception of it.
The interlocking hands in the logo also represent the interdependence of individuals. Sometimes we may feel annoyed at people whose personality preferences are different from ours, but in reality we depend on and would be lost without them. Where would the world be without both Introverted and Extraverted types, people who prefer Sensing as well as those who prefer Intuition as ways of gathering information, those who favor Feeling and those who trust Thinking decision making processes, and both Judging and Perceiving types? The world would be less colorful, less beautiful, and contain less creativity and efficiency if any of the eight preferences or 16 type codes were missing!
CPP's description of their logo also refers to the lifelong growth and evolution made possible by MBTI tools, which are almost too numerous to count. The MBTI assessment itself, whether used in homes, businesses or a multitude of other locales, starts us on the journey of accepting and understanding ourselves and others. The MBTI Step II(TM) tool breaks up each type preference into five facets and shows us why two people with the same preferences might be different. Life in the classroom is enhanced by the, which is designed for use with children in grades 2 - 12 and helps teachers utilize a student's personality preferences to facilitate learning. Having teachers honor their preferences also shows students that all personality types and MMTIC(R)all learning styles are good, thus helping them at a young age to begin feeling at ease with themselves and others.
In addition to assessments, MBTI tools also include websites, books, articles, handouts, workshops and other training opportunities. Many of them are listed on my Books, etc. page.
I particularly like the symbolism of the logo as a flower representing the lifelong growth made possible by these tools. When we first learn about personality type, we learn the four preferences which make up our own type code. With time and study our knowledge of personality type and our ability to apply the principles of the MBTI assessment grow deeper and begin attracting others to learn from us. In a similar way a well - nourished flower grows and attracts admirers while adding beautiful layers of petals. Soon there is no resemblance between this gorgeous flower and the tiny seed it started from. Nor can the individual who once did not know the difference between Introversion and Extraversion be recognized in the wisdom of someone who has studied and applied the MBTI tool for a lifetime.
The meaning of the Certified Practitioner logo provides much food for thought to anyone who is learning about the MBTI assessment, but I think it applies most of all to Certified Practitioners ourselves. As a Certified Practitioner, my goal is to be consistently learning about, growing through and taking advantage of all that a lifelong study of personality type has to offer. I want my life to blossom like an irresistible rich - hued flower and glow like a brilliant star thanks to the nourishment I get from MBTI tools. Perhaps most importantly, I want my lifelong growth and evolution, as the logo description calls it, to convince others to join me in feasting on this sumptuous array of MBTI tools.