.Category
{E/I Exercise}
.Stage
{Beyond Basics}
.Note
{<BI>Note:<N>  This exercise is useful for reviewing the E/I dichotomy if you have some extra time at the end of an introductory workshop.  Also, it is a good exercise to use when a client has already completed an introductory workshop yet there are a few new people that need an exercise to bring them up to the learning level of the rest of the group.

This exercise could be run for just this dichotomy or could be run simultaneously with all or a combination of the dichotomies. This would depend on whether or not the 
trainer had each of the dichotomies represented in sufficient number. (see Variations 
below)}
.Title
{Getting to Know You... and Me}
.Minimum
{3 - 4 Es and 3 - 4 Is}
.Ideal
{6 - 8 Es and 6 - 8 Is}
.Maximum
{50 people (If larger, see Trainer Tips - Dealing With Large Groups.)}
.Mintime
{45 minutes}
.Maxtime
{60 minutes (Time will vary by group size)}
.Objective1
{To highlight and experience the differences between E and I attitudes}
.Objective2
{To help participants validate an E or I preference}
.Objective3
{To facilitate the group's dialogue about how Es and Is stress and appreciate each other}
.Materials1
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) for each group}
.Materials2
{Markers}
.Materials3
{Masking tape}
.Materials4
{<I>E/I Highlights <N>or <I>Good E/I Words<N> handouts (Optional)}
.Instruct1
{Have the participants self-select into E or I groups. Provide each group 
with flipchart paper and markers.}
.Instruct2
{Ask the E group to answer the following questions:}
.Instruct21
{How does my E preference stress me in the workplace?}
.Instruct22
{Where is my E preference an asset to me in the workplace?}
.Instruct23
{How does the I preference stress me in the workplace?}
.Instruct24
{Where is the I preference an asset to me in the workplace?}
.Instruct3
{Ask the I group to answer the following questions:}
.Instruct31
{How does my I preference stress me in the workplace?}
.Instruct32
{Where is my I preference an asset to me in the workplace?}
.Instruct33
{How does the E preference stress me in the workplace?}
.Instruct34
{Where is the E preference an asset to me in the workplace?}
.Instruct4
{<BI>Variation:<N>  If you choose to do this exercise with any or all of the other preferences at the same time, just substitute the correct preference in 
the instructions.  You will need to run the groups simultaneously.}
.Instruct5
{<BI>Variation:<N>  If you have one group with a good mix of all preferences, 
you could run this exercise for each of the dichotomies in sequence which 
would enable each person to experience each of the dichotomies in the 
same group.}
.Debrief1
{Have each group verbally share their reports.  You, as a trainer, must listen carefully and correct any misrepresentations of type preference (e.g. my extraversion preference is an asset because it helps me in getting what I want.  Getting what you want is related to many other preferences, as well.  It is also related to the concept of "good type 
development".)}
.Debrief2
{Ask the group: "Report verbally any reactions to each others' observations.  Are they accurate?  Do you feel defensive?  Is there something that you can learn about this other group's perceptions of your preference?"}
.Debrief3
{Facilitate a discussion highlighting the differences and weave into this, if not perceived by the group, the comprehensiveness of the combined reports. Also, remind the group that our perceptions are the beginning of our communication process.  If we don't understand the differences, or if we believe our perceptions are the best or the only correct ones, then effective communication will be difficult.}
.Debrief4
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and an E/I handout to reinforce and review earlier learnings. (See Good E/I Words and E/I Highlights handout.)}
