Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork

The Emotional Intelligence and Teamwork course is the third of five included in the Developing Emotional Intelligence Program, also presented as individual courses for your convenience. Groups are common in the workplace. Why do some work groups flourish, while others seem to drag behind.

Team members develop a culture which contributes strongly to their success. Some groups have an atmosphere of excitement and an ability to adapt. Others resist change and have a negative, growth-inhibiting environment.

The ability to handle emotions appropriately and work well with others is known as emotional intelligence. This competency factors into the team's success. Participation and collaboration are key to the success of your team.

In this course, you'll explore the importance of these characteristics in accomplishing group goals. You'll also examine: the competencies needed to become an effective team member,the techniques for handling emotions,the ways to evaluate your team's emotional intelligence, andthe strategies for improving your team's emotional intelligence. Stellar teams don't appear out of thin air.