Effective group work skills for introverts
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Online
Do you identify as an introvert? Do you find group work a challenge? If so, you might find it helpful to attend this workshop.
Working effectively as part of a group is an important skill that you will need to develop as a university student. If you identify as an introvert, you may find group work a challenge. Introversion does not necessarily mean that you are shy or quiet. Introversion and extroversion relate to energy levels: introverts tend to gain their energy from being alone and being introspective. This can be difficult when working in groups. How might you navigate these challenges so that you feel better able to participate and contribute confidently during group work?
In this workshop, we will:
- identify what being an introvert means to you.
- reflect on your preferred communication style.
- consider practical strategies for working in group work situations as an introvert.
- look at ways to manage energy levels when participating in group work.
- consider what you will take away from the session and implement.
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This workshop is part of Speak Up Week, a series of study skills workshops on how to communicate your ideas in university, from group discussions to class presentations, and more. View the rest of the Speak Up workshops here.
Many of our workshops are repeated numerous times throughout the academic year. Recordings and resources from workshops are also available via this link to the Birkbeck Study Skills Moodle module (student login required).
The full listing of Study Skills workshops for this term can be viewed here. For 1-to-1 study support, find out more about the helpdesk via this link, or about subject-specific tutors and resources via this link.
Contact name: Joy Igiebor
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