Strengthening Teams with EQ
Emotional Intelligence (EQ), is a critical skill for individuals working in teams, that, unlike IQ or personality, can be developed. People who have a higher EQ experience increased communication skills, decreased stress, improved decision-making, increased leadership ability, improved well- being, and increased team performance. Through this workshop, we will develop EQ in individuals for the benefit of the entire team.
TIMING & FORMAT
4-hours | Virtual or In-Person
OVERVIEW
Emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t just the standard for individual success. It also determines how teams work with each other and within their organization to achieve performance goals. Since organizations rely on team to launch products and programs, change the world, delight their customers, mobilize services, and innovate, increasing team EQ can lead to tremendous competitive advantage.
In this in-person or virtually led half-day session for intact teams, discover the role that emotions play in team performance. Mastering EQ™ for Teams teaches what Team EQ is, asks team members to observe and discuss Team EQ skills in action, debriefs the team on their Team EQ skill scores.
Team members learn 55 Team EQ strategies to practice, collaboratively develop a Team EQ Action Plan, and agree on Team Norms and ground rules for how to communicate and work with each other.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand what Team EQ skills are and how to develop them
- Measure their Team EQ skills to identify strengths and challenges
- Discuss their Team EQ results and strategies for navigating challenges that get in the team’s way
- Formulate a Team EQ Action Plan and ground rules for working with each other
ASSESSMENT
Each team member will complete the Team EQ assessment to identify four core skills: emotion awareness, emotion management, internal relationships, and external relationship management. Results are presented in aggregate form.
