The tech world can be a haven for people who enjoy solitary, focused work, and it often attracts people who gravitate toward the quiet end of the introvert-extrovert spectrum. For managers, the challenge is how to make the most of introverts’ and extroverts’ strengths. Team diversity can be a tremendous asset if companies are prepared to accommodate divergent work preferences.
“It’s important to create an environment where everyone is comfortable communicating. We make sure our people managers are aware of the types of people they are managing, and don’t use a ‘one size fits all’ approach,” says Dan Cox, vice president of engineering at Yahoo.
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