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How to Woo Colleagues &
Influence IT Powers that Be
Jen Slaski & Kris BushoverMarketing-meets-IT Duo
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Once upon a time…in 2009.
Secrets to Getting Your Users to Do What You Want.
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Isabel Myers Briggs 1897 - 1979
“I dream that long after I’m gone my work will go on helping people” ~IMB
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16 Types. Which Are You?
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U.S Population Breakdown
ESFJ = Most Common ~ INFJ = Least Common
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Full Disclosure: I am an E/I-NFJ
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The Myers Briggs Type Indicator
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A spectrum, not an absolute.
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A preference…not a sentence.
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Intrigue: Introvert vs. Extrovert.
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SpiceHeads: I-kind-of-People!
68% Introverts ~ 32% Extroverts
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Our DNA is heavy on introverts!
INTJs50% management teams; 90% of CEOs
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Guess who the E in the bunch is?
Jay Hallberg, VP marketing & Co-founder (aka Vanilla Ice) - ENTP
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Spiceworks an I-kind-of-Place.
Department E I
Development 17% 83%
Finance 0% 100%
HR 67% 33%
Marketing 50% 50%
Sales 87% 13%
Support 13% 88%
Testing 33% 67%
Total 41% 59%
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Techies: An I-kind-of-People.
Department E I
Technical 19% 81%
Non-Technical 69% 31%
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Things that make ‘ya go...
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What’s the Difference?Extraversion (70-75% of population)
Introversion (25-30% of population)
Energized by what goes on in the outer world
Energized by what goes on in the inner world
Need to talk to clarify what they think
Need to reflect before they talk
Can be seen as accessible and understandable
Can be seen as subtle and difficult to know well initially
Difficult for them to just sit & listen
Work quietly without interruption
Often work to change the world Often work to understand the world
Interests often have breadth Interests often have depth
Interaction Concentration
Sociability Territoriality
Multiplicity of relationships Limited relationships
Expenditure of energies Conservation of energies
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So, what makes ‘em different?
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Genetics predisposes us.
D4DR gene on chromosome 11 - linked to the neurotransmitter dopamine.Controls excitement levels & is vital for motivation. • E= gene is longer/less sensitive – so need to seek more thrill-seeking stimuli.• I=gene is shorter/ more sensitive – receive ample stimulation w/quiet activities.
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Introverts –naturally focused.
I brain > higher level of activity and thinking than the E brain due to long, slow pathway of neurotransmitter called acetylcholine; E = shorter > less activity and seeks to compensate.
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Extroverts –well rested & happy.
E brain > lower level of activity and thinking than the I brain due to show, fast pathway of neurotransmitter called acetylcholine
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What’s the Difference?Extraversion (70-75% of population)
Introversion (25-30% of population)
Energized by what goes on in the outer world
Energized by what goes on in the inner world
Need to talk to clarify what they think
Need to reflect before they talk
Can be seen as accessible and understandable
Can be seen as subtle and difficult to know well initially
Difficult for them to just sit & listen
Work quietly without interruption
Often work to change the world Often work to understand the world
Interests often have breadth Interests often have depth
Interaction Concentration
Sociability Territoriality
Multiplicity of relationships Limited relationships
Expenditure of energies Conservation of energies
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The Misunderstood Introvert.
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Myth #1: I’s are shy &bashful.
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Myth #2: I’s are loners.
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Myth #3: I’s Hate You..
Relax, it’s a preference, not a sentence.
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I’s just…need…some…space!
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Tip 1: Indicate when you’re busy.
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Tip 2: Try to verbalize thoughts.
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Tip 3: Realize Es need to talk
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Tip 4: Don’t forget to socialize!
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Is + Es = Welcome to Your IT Day!