The essence of emotional intelligence (also known as EQ or EI) is our ability to identify and manage our own emotions and to identify emotions in others and manage interpersonal relationships. In today’s high-stress, multi-tasking workplace, having a high EQ can lead to better stress management, stronger relationships and increased job satisfaction.
Organization and Professional Development is offering two new courses about emotional intelligence, one for all employee types and one with a leadership focus:
Honing Your Emotional Intelligence
Isn’t it interesting how some people have the seemingly natural talent for handling themselves and/or others with ease? Most likely, these individuals have mastered the principles found within EQ. Specifically, this course will focus on:
- Why EQ is an essential competency in today’s work world.
- How to fully engage the four fundamental areas of EQ: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.
- How to increase your EQ.
- Why EQ has a direct impact on job satisfaction and performance excellence.
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
A strong leader ignites motivation and unleashes productivity creating an environment in which individuals want to follow. Specifically, the course will focus on:
- A case for EQ as a necessary leadership competency.
- The link between EQ, retention, motivation and productivity.
- The four competencies of EQ (self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skill).
- Building skill as it relates to the four competencies of EQ.
- How to design an emotional intelligent culture.
Ready to sign up?
Register for courses by logging into the EBS Portal and selecting My Career and Training, then Courses for Employees at MSU. Click Browse Current Courses, then Organization and Professional Development. You’ll find both of the above courses in the All Current Courses folder.
No time for class? Visit elevateU.
The online learning platform elevateU has tons of resources related to emotional intelligence that you can work through at your own pace. Access elevateU here and select the ‘Develop Your Professional Skill Set’ icon on the homepage to dive right into resources about EQ.