How do you deal with a quiet coworker?

Tips to manage quiet employees

1. Don’t assume. The best tip I can give you by far is not to assume anything.
2. Don’t just show up at their desk.
3. Use one-on-ones.
4. Ask for their opinion the next day.
5. Give them a quiet environment.
6. Don’t ignore them.
7. Be mindful of them.

How do I deal with an introvert coworker?

1. Give time to think, plan, and prepare. Give your introverts time to think and gather their thoughts.
2. Respect space. Introverts are known to be easily stimulated and thus easily tired out by prolonged interactions with people.
3. Respect silence.
4. Leverage virtual communication.
5. Become their voice when necessary.

What are the characteristics of a quiet achiever?

The person who you can give a job to, and they do it. They’re achieving results while others are still arguing over roles and responsibilities, and who gets the most credit. Their approach gets things done. Usually on their own ability, and often, in their own time.

How do you work with quiet people?

Leveraging quiet strength:

1. Honor their strengths.
2. Respect their ability to commit.
3. Give them prep time.
4. Don’t assume silence is disagreement or consent.
5. Enjoy silence.
6. Ask questions, after you’ve given them think-time.
7. Invite feedback one-on-one rather than in groups.

How do you communicate with your coworkers when you’re an introvert?

You remain open to communicating with your coworkers but in a way that’s less draining. Let your colleagues know what your preferred method of communication is. For most introverts, it’s likely to be something written (e.g. email, text messaging, instant messaging), as we like time to formulate our thoughts and carefully write them out.

Do you have introvert employees at work?

You may have noticed that you have introvert employees. Those who prefer to keep to themselves and eat lunch alone, may be quiet during meetings, and aren’t big on small talk. Yes, they’re not much for words, but when you have a problem, they come up with a great solution—that is, after going off to a corner to think.

Is your modern office design hurting your introverts?

Modern offices with their open, collaborative work spaces can be a bit of a nightmare for introverts. Not only do these layouts increase noise levels, but they also facilitate “teamwork” — that is, they encourage your extroverted coworkers to invade your space for a friendly chat multiple times a day.

What can introverts bring to the table?

Introvert employees can bring a lot to the table and they’ve been doing so for years while being tagged as shy or unremarkable. Imagine what could happen if you manage your introverted employees better.