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This workshop on Introversion and Extraversion in the library setting focused on discussing challenges faced by Introverts, Extraverts, and Ambiverts. Participants shared requests and offers for better communication and collaboration between personality types. Role-playing activities provided insights on adapting to different communication styles. Future directions include creating a more inclusive and empathetic work environment for all staff.
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KU Libraries Support Staff Development Workshop Thursday, March 22, 2012 Kansas Union
Introvert/Extravert Discussion Led by Kathleen Ames-Oliver
Participants were asked to complete the quiz: Are you an Introvert or an Extravert?
Dividing the Introverts & Extraverts Discussion of issues facing the libraries’ numerous Introverts Topics included space accommodations and adapting in an extraverted world
Dividing the Introverts & Extraverts The Libraries’ Ambiverts Ambiverts are people who have aspects of both Introverts & Extraverts
Only 2 extraverted participants Billie and Victoria offer the extraverted perspective
Requests & Offers Activity Introvert/Extravert Groups brainstorming
Requests Introverts asked of Extraverts • Time and space to be alone. • Try to understand us. We’re not being mean if we want to be alone. • Help us adapt to be more like extraverts. • Accept us; quit trying to change us. • Listen and do not react until we have a chance to express our views. • Show more respect of our opinions and don’t be so dominating. • Don’t bait us just to hear us speak. • Don’t judge us for not thinking your way. • Be quiet. • Respect emotional space. • Ask if now is a good time to talk. • Try to make conversations more meaningful and purposeful. • Try to listen and pay attention.
Requests Extraverts asked of Introverts • Be willing to smile and say hello. Engage us. • Be willing to make the first move occasionally. • Single word answers are not sufficient. Explain and speak more. • There’s a feeling that introverts don’t like face-to-face or phone conversations and instead prefer email. Be willing to speak face-to-face. • When in a meeting, we need you to participate and share your opinions. Don’t be quiet and complain about it later.
Requests/Offers Activity Introvert/Extravert Groups brainstorming session
Offers Introverts Made to Extraverts • We’ll take advantage of alternatives to communicate in meetings. • We’re willing to smile and say good morning. • We’re willing to call instead of emailing. • We’ll ask your preference for communication style. • We’re happy to participate in meetings as introverts. We may not speak passionately but we do have a voice to offer. • We will let you talk out your ideas. • Provide an agenda ahead of time to provide a safe environment for us to share our ideas. • We’ll make an effort to initiate and engage contact.
Offers Extraverts Made to Introverts • We’ll ask when it’s a good time to talk and not rush you. • We’ll try not to interrupt. • We’ll offer other options for participating in meetings. We’ll send an agenda and offer a handout for you to send in anonymously later.
We will all try to create safe environments for meetings and discussions in the library. The Result of the Request/Offer Activity?
Role Playing Activity An Introvert & an Extravert Exchange Roles
