Introverts versus extroverts: How to manage at work

Learning how introverts and extroverts work can help make your workplace more harmonious and productive.
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What is introversion and extroversion? 

First popularised by Carl Jung, the terms introversion and extroversion have been used to classify human behaviour for decades. Extroverts are seen as gregarious, talkative and energetic. Introverts prefer solitary time and exhibit reserved behaviour. Most models of personality, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Big Five model and Jung’s analytical psychology feature introversion and extraversion in some form. If you have no clue what you are, you can take this basic free test to give you some idea.

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Sarah Adams is a media, film and television junkie. She is the former deputy editor of ArtsHub Australia and now works in digital communications - telling research stories across multiple platforms - in the higher education sector. Follow her @sezadams