The overall aim of the course is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand emotional intelligence (EI). Participants will identify the various competencies included in the EI framework of Daniel Goleman, ranging from self-awareness to relationship management. The course also aims at allowing participants to determine their most preferred approach to listening and to examine the impact of different leadership styles on organizational climate.
Course Objectives of Emotional Intelligence for Managers & Leaders
Explain the nature and theories underlying emotional intelligence
Identify their personal strengths and blind spots through self-assessments
Define the various EI competencies and identify areas for improvement as needed
Practice empathy-building skills with emphasis on active listening
Assess the impact of different leadership styles and their associated competencies on organizational climate and bottom-line results
Course Outlines of Emotional Intelligence for Managers & Leaders
Day 1
Emotional intelligence
History: definition, theories, and models
Intelligence: cognitive intelligence
Intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence
Emotional intelligence defined
Emotional Quotient (EQ) versus Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
IQ and EI predictions
Research findings
The framework of EI competencies
Daniel Goleman’s competency framework
Day 2
Self Awareness and Self Management: The Cornerstones of EI
The impact of self-awareness
The impact of social awareness
Self-assessment and discovering your personality type
Scoring and interpretation of results: the four dimensions
Extraversion and introversion
Sensing and intuition
Thinking and feeling
Judgment and perception
Dealing with various types
Day 3
The Conceptual Model
The competency framework
The four competency clusters
From self-awareness to relationship management
The Competencies of EI
Competency defined
The competency iceberg
The core of EI: self-awareness
Self-management competencies
Social awareness competencies
Relationship management competencies
Definitions and real-life examples
Core questions, underlying behaviors, and tips for improvement
Day 4
Empathy: a Critical EI competency
Definition and examples
Empathy and active listening
The personal listening profile: determining your preferred approach to listening
Appreciative listening
Empathic listening
Comprehensive listening
Discerning listening
Evaluative listening
Day 5
EI Competencies & Leadership Styles
The power of leaders: influencing organizational climate
Organizational climate: the six components
Correlation between EI competencies, styles, climate, and results
Leadership Styles
The six styles
When best to use each style
Impact of styles on climate and bottom-line results
Training Course: Emotional Intelligence for Managers & Leaders
Learn what you need to know about emotional intelligence as a manager or leader!