Introversion

In the modern workplace, there is an increasing focus on diversity, including differences in personality traits such as introversion. Yet we find in our talks and workshops that there are still many unconscious taboos about introverts. If you are not ‘being the life and soul of the party’ or share your opinion immediately, you risk being overlooked for promotions or important projects.

This is a waste because introverted employees make up a large proportion of the population - an estimated 30 per cent. Their unique strengths and perspectives offer enormous value to organisations, provided they are given the workplace and support to flourish. Ignoring these qualities means missing opportunities.