Introduction to the FIRO-B Instrument in Organizations

The FIRO-B (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior) instrument, first developed in the late 1950s and now one of the most widely used tools for helping people better understand themselves and how they can work more effectively with others. This guide was created specifically to help you: (1) Manage your behavior and its results, both in leadership and support positions; (2) Recognize the sources of, and possible solutions to, stagnation and conflict; (3) Understand and acknowledge the unique contributions of all members of your team; (4) Increase productivity through awareness of these interpersonal dynamics of the workplace; (5) Respond to the needs and styles of others; and more.