This webinar on engaging introverted student leaders was presented on February 12, 2014 as part of the NASPA SLPKC Webinar series

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Engaging the Introverted
Student Leader
Amma Marfo
Emmanuel College
February 13, 2014

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Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will:
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Have a more comprehensive understanding of introverts
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Understand the challenges that traditional leadership
expectations place on introverts
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Learn strategies to engage introverts through the following
stages of student involvement:
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Recruitment and selection
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Training
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Advising and supervision
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Evaluation and recognition

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But First…The Mythbuster
People | Time | Space
How do we help foster the development of introverted leaders?
HELP THEM MANAGE STIMULATION LEVELS

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Recruitment and Selection
Emphasize Human Connection
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When advertising the role, highlight the parts that involve
human connection
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Consider extending personal invitations to apply
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Weigh ALL elements of the application process
(application, individual interview, group interviews)
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Remind those conducting interviews about introverted
mannerisms and tendencies
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Rethink desirable qualities in group interviews

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Training
Create Room to Breathe
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Set schedules as early as possible, and inform the group
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Vary methods of engagement (spoken/written/kinetic)
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Include extended breaks and meditation for everyone!
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Ensure that activities are meaningful
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Conversations with team members
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Icebreakers that tell stories
Dedicated time for “silly questions”
Teach full group about temperament

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Advising and Supervision
Take the Time
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Allow time in 1:1s to “warm up”
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Watch nonverbal communication in quiet moments
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Where praise is needed, give freely
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…but be specific
Be attentive to how criticism is presented

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Evaluation and Recognition
No Surprises!
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Provide notice, as much as you can
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For evaluation, provide talking points and questions in advance
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Find ways to make the process less intimidating
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Make both praise, and points of improvement, specific
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Check in later, see if additional thoughts surfaced
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Provide this opportunity in both follow-up meetings, AND writing

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In Review
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Emphasize human connection.
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Create room to breathe.
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Take the time.
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No surprises.

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