EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The brain's emotional centers are involved in everything we think and do and are enormously important in our work. For many Finance Professionals, "emotion" is not part of their usual training and work experience. This can be a career impediment and even make the transition to a leadership position difficult. This course will focus on how EI relates to the work of Finance Professionals.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to observe, distinguish, control and appraise our emotions. The aim is to use our awareness of self and others to manage our behaviour and relationships. This course will help you develop and enhance your EI and communication skills. It will focus on practical skills development that will significantly benefit you in your work and home life.
This training course will feature:
Understanding your and others' Emotions
The essentials components of Emotional Intelligence (EI)
The Transition from Finance Professional to Leader
Giving feedback the EI way
Developing your EI as a Finance Professional
DESIGNED FOR
All finance professionals in any organisation who are transitioning to a People Management or Leadership role
Those professionals who would benefit from an understanding of the topics
Anyone recently promoted into a people management role
COURSE CONTENT
Why Emotional Intelligence (EI)Matters
What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?
EI Competencies for Finance Professionals
Understanding yourself and others
Assessing your own EI
Using the Jo-Hari Window for self-awareness
Transiting from A Finance Professional to People Manager
The role of the Finance Professional
From financial expert to leader
The difference between managing and leading
Transformational leadership explored
The unique needs of the Finance Professional as a leader
Improving Your EI Competency as A Finance Professional
Understanding the psychology of people
Improving your own EI
Practical ways to improve your EI
EI as a Finance Professional
Career development SWOT
Giving feedback using EI methods
Cross-cultural issues
Practical skills in listening
Using open and closed questions
Being EI online.
