11.2 THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BE A GREAT BOSS: Managing Introverted Team Members

(SHORT NOTES FROM TEAM MANAGEMENT:

Managing Different Groups of Workers at http://www.mindtools.com)

 

Introversion is a personality type that can be identified by certain behaviors, such as quietness, a preference for solitude, and thoughtfulness.  Introverts can be recognized as people who:

·        Would rather work alone than with a group.

·        Don't speak up often, especially in a group setting. (When they do, their comments are often thoughtful, intelligent, and considerate.)

·        Are good listeners and have a high degree of emotional intelligence.

·        Like to process information slowly, and prefer to think through new ideas and concepts before they discuss them.

·        Prefer to focus intently on one task at a time.

·        Don't like to be the center of attention, and prefer one-on-one feedback or praise.

·        Don't have a large friendship group at work, but they have deep and meaningful connections with the friends they do have

Although some introverts are shy, most simply prefer to work alone.