Course objectives
To understand what Emotional Intelligence is, how it relates to our every-day lives at work when communicating with others, and to increase self-awareness, personal effectiveness and people skills.
Content
The benefits of being Emotionally Intelligent
IQ and EQ
Personal competence – Self Awareness and Self Management
Social competence – Social Awareness and Relationship Management
Why emotions are important in effective communication
Recognising emotions and their impact on behaviours
Why what we feel triggers negative and positive thoughts
Our responses – choice or habit
Emotional Hijacking – rash decisions and procrastination
Shifting from negative to positive mental states
Using verbal and non-verbal language to engage others
Listening with empathy
Personal Development Plan for future implementation
Duration
Whole day or two half-day workshops