Engaging the Introverted Student Leader | NASPA SLPKC Webinar

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Engaging the Introverted Student Leader

Amma MarfoEmmanuel CollegeFebruary 13, 2014

+Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will:

Have a more comprehensive understanding of introverts

Understand the challenges that traditional leadership expectations place on introverts

Learn strategies to engage introverts through the following stages of student involvement: Recruitment and selection Training Advising and supervision Evaluation and recognition

+But First…The Mythbuster

People | Time | Space

How do we help foster the development of introverted leaders? HELP THEM MANAGE STIMULATION LEVELS

+Recruitment and SelectionEmphasize Human Connection

When advertising the role, highlight the parts that involve human connection

Consider extending personal invitations to apply

Weigh ALL elements of the application process (application, individual interview, group interviews)

Remind those conducting interviews about introverted mannerisms and tendencies

Rethink desirable qualities in group interviews

+TrainingCreate Room to Breathe

Set schedules as early as possible, and inform the group

Vary methods of engagement (spoken/written/kinetic)

Include extended breaks and meditation for everyone!

Ensure that activities are meaningful Icebreakers that tell stories Conversations with team members Dedicated time for “silly questions”

Teach full group about temperament

+Advising and SupervisionTake the Time

Allow time in 1:1s to “warm up”

Watch nonverbal communication in quiet moments

Where praise is needed, give freely …but be specific

Be attentive to how criticism is presented

+Evaluation and RecognitionNo Surprises!

Provide notice, as much as you can

For evaluation, provide talking points and questions in advance

Find ways to make the process less intimidating

Make both praise, and points of improvement, specific

Check in later, see if additional thoughts surfaced Provide this opportunity in both follow-up meetings, AND

writing

+In Review

Emphasize human connection.

Create room to breathe.

Take the time.

No surprises.

+ THANK YOU!

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Additions?amma.marfo@gmail.com@ammamarfo