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Introverts vs. Extroverts IS THERE AN IT PERSONALITY? New report blends research and testimonials from 465 IT professionals with existing opinion on introversion in the workplace. This aims to shed some light on the complex mix of personalities that make up the modern world of IT.
Introverts vs. Extroverts IDG Connect Introduction Back in the 1950s the sales force at IBM would gather each morning for a hearty sing-song. This began with “Ever Onward”, the company mantra, and was followed by an even more vigorous performance of “Selling IBM” to the tune of “Singing in the Rain” – a piece which built up to the climactic close: “We’re always in trim, we work with a vim. We’re selling, just selling IBM.” After that, the team would head off to their desks to begin their sales calls. To some people the mere description of this early-morning ritual would be enough to strike terror into their hearts, and the event itself would leave them feeling so physically drained, they’d need a little lie down afterwards. Yet for others, this would sound like an excellent plan and a fantastic place to work all round – and by 9.30am they’d be bursting with enthusiasm and energy to do their jobs. Your personal reaction will partly come down to whatever it is you have to do all day. However, it will also be part and parcel of your innate personality type. And if you’re an introvert, chances are you would prefer to avoid the sing-along session. “ IDG Why enter a career in IT unless you are an ‘introverted’ geek with no social skills? Connect Many people choose their jobs based on their personal preferences. If you can’t stand children you’re not likely to become a primary school teacher. Yet it is not as cut and dried as many think and, as we all know, it is common to make incorrect assumptions about people, based on what they do. Who would believe anyone would become a TV presenter unless they were an over-confident narcissist? And why enter a career in IT unless you are an ‘introverted’ geek with no social skills? Through this short report we discuss what introversion really means in practice, how prevalent it is across IT and how this ties into the bigger, ever-changing, IT and business landscape. This document includes new research drawn from a global pool of 465 IT professionals, first-person testimonials from respondents, along with a range of in-depth interviews with industry experts and introverted leaders. What is an Introvert? “I soon discovered there is no all-purpose definition of introversion or extroversion,” wrote Susan Cain, author of the ground-breaking work of non-fiction, ‘Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking’. “There are almost as many definitions of introvert and extrovert as there are personality psychologists, who spend a great deal of time arguing over which meaning is more accurate,” she continued. This said, she did find some clear points of agreement amongst this fragmented community: 1. 2. 3. Introverts and extroverts differ in the level of outside stimulation they need - introverts tend to become drained by too much external interaction while extroverts thrive on it Introverts tend to work differently from extroverts - these tackle tasks quickly while introverts tend to work more slowly and deliberately Introverts may have strong social skills but they listen more than they talk and often feel they express themselves better in writing than in conversation - many dislike conflict 2
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