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Achieving Performance Excellence Using Emotional Intelligence

Why Attend

The performance of individuals is important as it determines the individuals’ success and the survival of the organization. In this course, we will provide participants with the means to improve their performance levels through the competency that, more than any other, impacts everything one says and does. Emotional intelligence (EI) is that competency and it has been proven to be an important predictor of performance in the workplace, a strong driver of leadership and the main force behind personal and organizational excellence. Participants to this course will explore and apply strategies that focus their energies and help them connect constructively with customers and colleagues for a more engaged and performing work environment.

Course Methodology

The course features the use of interactive exercises, a variety of activities and roleplays focused on the development of EI. This course builds on the use of psychometrics that helps participants identify their emotional intelligence abilities.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the link between EI and performance
  • Identify their personal and social competence scores
  • Develop their ‘personal competence’ to optimize professional success
  • Develop their ‘social competence’ to optimize organizational success
  • Apply the EI blueprint for continuous improvement

Target Audience

Individuals, business professionals, and managers/project managers, who want to enhance their personal, professional, and organizational performance for a successful life.

Target Competencies

  • Empathy
  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Anger management
  • Stress tolerance
  • Change tolerance
  • Self-awareness
  • Social-awareness
  • Flexibility
  • Assertiveness

Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration:

Unit Standard:

NQF Level:

Number of Credits:


Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

To Apply Simply Fill in the Online Enquiries / Applications form on the Right Sidebar or Bottom of this website https://www.aaticd.co.za

NB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds

1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.

1.2. Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or any other agreed-upon method.

1.3. A confirmation of payment will be issued upon receipt of funds.

1.4. Any form of Payment means that trainee / delegate / client receiving the training accepts the training and agrees to these terms and conditions.

2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.

2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.

2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.

2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

3. Rescheduling

3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.

3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.

4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.

4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

5. Refund Processing

5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.

5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:

Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.


Course Outline

  • Emotional intelligence is linked to performance
    • The ROI of developing emotional intelligence
    • Effective EI skills predict leadership excellence
    • EI predicts successful individual performance
    • EI predicts successful organizational performance
    • EI is a key differentiator for your personal brand
    • EI is a key differentiator for your organizational environment
    • EI assessment and EQ score
  • Emotional Intelligence: Personal competence
    • Emotional intelligence, IQ, and personality
      • EQ
      • IQ
      • Personality
    • The bedrock of EI: Self-awareness
    • When emotions hijack our ability to reason
      • The emotional brain
      • The rational brain
    • Personal competence: What I see
      • Accurately perceiving my emotions
      • Staying aware of my emotions as they happen
    • Personal competence: What I do
      • Using awareness of my emotions to stay flexible
      • Using awareness of my emotions to positively direct my behavior
  • Emotional Intelligence: Social competence
    • Social competence: What I see
      • Accurately picking up on emotions in other people
      • Understanding what is really going on
    • Focusing on understanding rather than judging
    • Avoiding triggering emotional hijacks in others
      • Using questions
      • Avoiding statements
    • Social competence: What I do
      • Using awareness of my emotions to manage interactions successfully
      • Using awareness of others’ emotions to manage interactions successfully
  • Personal Competence Management
    • Self-awareness strategies
      • Quit treating my feelings as good or bad
      • Observing the ripple effect from my emotions
      • Leaning into my discomfort
      • Feeling my emotions physically
      • Knowing who and what pushes my buttons
      • Watching myself like a hawk
      • Visiting my values
      • Seeking feedback
    • Self-management strategies
      • Breathing right
      • Creating an emotion list versus a reason list
      • Making my goals public
      • Counting to ten
      • Sleeping on it
      • Smiling and laughing more
      • Taking control of my self-talk
      • Cleaning up my sleep hygiene
      • Including a mental recharge in my schedule
  • Social Competence Management
    • Social awareness strategies
      • Greeting people by name
      • Watching body language
      • Making timing everything
      • Developing a back-pocket question
      • Not taking notes at meetings
      • Watching EQ at the movies
      • Practicing the art of listening
      • Stepping into their shoes
      • Seeking the whole picture
      • Catching the mood of the room
    • Relationship management strategies
      • Being open and curious
      • Avoiding giving mixed signals
      • Taking feedback well
      • Building trust
      • Having an “Open-door” policy
      • Only getting mad on purpose
      • Acknowledging the other person’s feelings
      • Explaining my decisions, not just make them
      • Making my feedback direct and constructive
      • Aligning my intention with my impact
      • Offering a “Fix-it” statement during a broken conversation

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