.Category
{E/I Exercise}
.Stage
{Beyond Basics}
.Note
{This exercise works well with mixed groups, but is particularly effective with intact work groups.}
.Title
{Organizational Energy Assessment}
.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.)}
.TimeMin
{30 minutes}
.TimeMax
{45 minutes (Time will vary by group size)}
.Object1
{To highlight the ways in which Introvert and Extravert biases are manifested in our work environments}
.Object2
{To discuss how our work environments charge or deplete our energies}
.Material1
{Flipchart paper (several sheets) for each group}
.Material2
{Markers}
.Material3
{Masking tape }
.Material4
{E/I Highlights or Good E/I Words handouts (Optional)}
.Instruct1
{Separate the participants into groups according to their preference score or clarity(see Trainer Tips).  Provide them with flipchart paper and markers.}
.Instruct2
{Give the participants the following instructions:}
.box1
{"List on the flipchart the aspects of your work day that excite or energize you and those which deplete or drain you.  You have 15 minutes to complete this assignment."}
.Debrief1
{Have each group share verbally their reports without telling the participants which group is E or I.  Hear each group's report before processing the differences in the large group.}
.Debrief2
{Ask the group:  "What, if any, differences did you observe?"}
.Debrief3
{Ask the group:  "What does this tell us about our E and I preferences and how much do our preferences influence our work environment or how much are they impacted by our work environment?"}
.Debrief4
{Ask the group if they see any relationship between the type of work environment and the E/I preference or assumed E/I preferences of those in authority.}
.Debrief5
{Ask the group:  "What changes, if any, do you want to make in your work environment based on this discussion?"}
.Debrief6
{To complete the group debriefing, give a brief presentation and a handout to reinforce E/I differences and group learnings.  (See Good E/I Words and E/I Highlights handouts.)}
