By improving your understanding of how we form judgements, arrive at conclusions, and perceive the world around us, you will also improve your emotional intelligence, your ability to understand others, and your ability to make unbiased and evidence-based decisions.
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Course overview
Uncover the secrets of emotional intelligence
This 3.5-hour course, available in a classroom or live virtual classroom setting, explores the science of emotional intelligence, equipping you with tools to improve self-awareness, manage emotions, and foster positive connections in any environment.
Learning objectives
- Understand what drives human behaviour and actions
- Study concepts like fairness and threat, that shape emotions/behaviour
- Be able to identify, understand and manage our own emotions
- Discover how to influence the emotion and reasoning of others
- Learn about thinking traps: confirmation bias, in group/out group thinking
- Help others develop their emotional intelligence and rational thinking
What you'll learn
Explore how emotional intelligence influences personal and professional success in this engaging course. Learn to manage and understand emotions effectively and develop interpersonal skills for improved relationships and performance.
Getting started
Understand the drivers of human behaviour and emotions, including key triggers like perceived threat and injustice. Consider the connection between emotion and behaviour.
Self-awareness and self-regulation
Put the introductory theory into practice by considering your own emotions and the behaviours they produce. Learn to identify, understand, process and consequently regulate your responses in an appropriate way.
Impacting the emotional intelligence of others
Gain an understanding in how to help others develop their emotional intelligence, as well as be able to influence their emotions and reasoning in moments of need.
Classic “thinking traps”
Get to grips with concepts that can unknowingly affect our thinking processes and consequent emotions, such as confirmation bias and in-group/out-group thinking.
What's included
- 3.5 hours of instructor-led training in a classroom or virtual classroom setting
Key facts
Certification
This is a skills and knowledge-based course with no formal accreditation.
Who it’s for
This course is suitable for all leaders and professionals. This workshop also works well as a primer for, or in conjunction with, the Influencing Skills, Decision Making, and Negotiation workshops.
Prerequisites
This course requires some prior understanding of the core principles of Emotional Intelligence.
Exam information
There is no exam for this course.
Optional extras
There are no optional extras for this course.
FAQs
Further develop your emotional intelligence and decision-making skills by understanding exactly how human beings form the judgements and conclusions that we do.
What is emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, manage, and use emotions to build positive relationships and achieve goals.
Do I need prior knowledge of emotional intelligence?
Yes, some knowledge of the core principles of emotional intelligence is required for this course.
How will a course in emotional intelligence help my career?
A course in emotional intelligence improves your self-awareness, communication, and relationship-building skills. These abilities are highly valued across industries, building teamwork, leadership potential, and adaptability - qualities that significantly boost your career prospects and professional growth.
What our customers say
"I am very satisfied with the course! It's definitely worth booking the training with the trainer. The trainer, having obviously lots of experience in the area, explained the material very well. Brilliant job! It was intense, but with good energy and I've learned a lot. Thank you!"
Oksana Sawicka, ILX learner
"Awesome teacher who made the content fun to learn and easy to retain. I thought the tutor was great. They were professional with great and interesting explanations, and they made learning the course content fun.”
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