I am an introvert, but I am able to work with other people quite well. Being an introvert means that working with people all day exhausts you, whereas an extravert is energized when working with people.
Therefore I do better with morning meetings as opposed to late afternoon meetings.
Dinah, you read my mind. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Dinah and Kiron both state important distinctions. It seems people tend to relate introvert with reclusive and extrovert with success.
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1 reply by Vincent Guerard
Feb 19, 2018 8:36 AM
Vincent Guerard
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Andrew,
Interesting I see introverted often more efficient/successful than extraverted.
I have often see
Introverted the quiet leader that deliver effectively
Extraverted the loud that distract, make noise and eventually deliver.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Diane has nailed it. To understand what communication really mean take a look to Shannon Theory. If you understand it then you will understand the way to adapt all related to communication to any type of situation. For example, if you have a project manager that has a technical profile is difficult to think that she/he will not be introvert. So, which is the problem with that? None. Saving Changes...
Sromon DasSenior Project Manager| Mara ConsultingHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
There are so many misconceptions about both introverts and extroverts. I feel as project managers, or managers of any kind, one needs to educate themselves about these personality traits to get over many of these myths. My MBTI is INTJ, and i enjoy social interaction, enjoy parties, am leading and have lead teams successfully and enjoy interacting and conversing with people- i just do it my own way and not in the same way an "extrovert" would. I don't believe being introvert or extrovert has no impact on any individual's effectiveness as a team leader or leader Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
The classification of introvert/extrovert for me is not a personality style but a situational behavior pattern.
As I matured and grew older, I can today select how I want to behave, depending on the situation. When the team is eagerly discussing a problem I can observe and not say anything for a long time. If we have an urgency, the team expects guidance and me to clearly set expectations and tasks. A servant leader would rather be seen as an introvert, while a transformational leader would exert more extrovert behavior. Working in Asia, listening and restraint is better than being loud and pushy.
I am the very definition of an introverted PM. I do take time to warm up to people around me - and as a result people take time to get used to me.
I have to be additionally careful in setting up communication ground rules for the project. I normally would not be comfortable attending the number of calls and meetings a project requires - but the deliverables and responsibility of execution outweighs any discomfort I may feel.
I tend to delegate a lot more than my peers, yes. It has its benefits but the drawback is that constant review is required along with flexibility to transfer responsibility and control.
In day-to-day working, it is not a challenge by itself at all. It does not hamper me.
Yes, project team parties are a different question! I usually am the first there, set things up, clink glasses with everyone, say a few words, pose for a few photos and I'm out of there. By the time we've had our first project party though, most team members are acquainted with my quirks - so it's never a problem really. Saving Changes...
I believe a project manager has to have a balance. Every person is different from others and so does their working or interacting styles. Extremes could be a drawback and may hamper working as a team. Saving Changes...
Kailash KantProgram Management| DLF Ltd.New Delhi, Delhi, India
Have found introverts as more realistic, spending more time in analytics than other things, which is good for a PM. Saving Changes...
Dinah and Kiron both state important distinctions. It seems people tend to relate introvert with reclusive and extrovert with success.
Andrew,
Interesting I see introverted often more efficient/successful than extraverted.
I have often see
Introverted the quiet leader that deliver effectively
Extraverted the loud that distract, make noise and eventually deliver.
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1 reply by Drew Craig
Feb 19, 2018 9:29 AM
Drew Craig
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Agreed. My point was to highlight peoples mistakes to make these assumptions in the first place
I am an introvert, but I am able to work with other people quite well. Being an introvert means that working with people all day exhausts you, whereas an extravert is energized when working with people.
Therefore I do better with morning meetings as opposed to late afternoon meetings.
