It takes both introverted and extroverted personalities to run this world – one is not greater than the other. Inc.com lists 23 of the most influential people in history who were definitely classified as introverts. Names like Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks and Meryl Streep were on the list.
From attendees to speakers, making room for both types of personalities at your event will go a long way to helping them feel comfortable. Here are a few ideas that introverts would appreciate that you considered for your event:
Smaller Networking Breakouts
It’s not that introverts don’t enjoy being around people and socializing, but having smaller and more intimate groups are preferred. Think of ways to break up the meeting space to allow for people to gather in smaller groups, such as, round tables with chairs around it or tall cocktail-like tables to stand around.
Promote Health and Wellness
Incorporating a health and wellness program into your event is a great way to get refreshed and have more energy for the day. Having a morning session of yoga or meditation not only provides quiet time, but also intentional time for both personality types to relax.
Hold Q&A’s With Smartphones
Not everyone is ready to shoot their hand up to ask questions at the end of a conference. There’s also the problem of the speaker not being able to hear that person well. Using an app like Social Tables lets people submit questions on the app and then allows the speaker to answer the most relevant and important ones.
There are many ways to help introverts feel more comfortable at events, and they usually don’t cost anything to do so. Improving your event for all types of personalities will help your event be even more successful. To learn more, click here.
