Options for the one-day or one-half day workshop and/or
conference presentation relating to Emotional Intelligence.

Change has become the "norm" in our society. For some people, their life experiences, behavioural style, demographic position, attitudes, and expectations permit them to emotionally adjust to change with ease and fluency. For others, it is not that simple.

They might find that change creates feelings of uncertainty, a fear of the unknown, and a sense of personal vulnerability. As a result, their reactions to change are to see it as a "loss" versus an "opportunity". When people see change as a loss, it is easy for them to become frustrated, fearful, and fatigued. Why? Because when people think they have lost their voice, value, and sphere of influence; when they believe they are vulnerable to external influences over which they have no control; and, when they become tired of trying to understand, cope, and manage all of life's variables, it can be difficult to keep oneself emotionally smart.

In many cases, these feelings are the result of not understanding the phases of change relationships, businesses, departments, careers, and friendships go through as they grow, develop, and mature. When people don't understand the predictable phases of growth and related change and when they feel personally affected by these issues, it can be overwhelming.

Dr. June believes that from both a personal and professional perspective, the time to really start worrying about relationship quality, job security, or career opportunity is when one's environment isn't changing. As a result, this session is designed to give people insight into how both organizations and relationships must grow and change in order for them to remain productive, pleasurable, and prosperous for everyone involved.

One of the keys to making change work in the most positive light is being able to identify the predictable phases of growth and the normal and natural reactions people have as they work to get and keep themselves emotionally smart in the process.

WORKSHOP OUTCOMES. At the end of one day, participants should be able to:

• describe the phases of growth necessary for all people, organizations, departments, or relationships to go through in order for them to be vibrant, productive, and progressive.
  
• identify the power of one's demographic status and how their status influences how they process change


• assess their personal and professional behavioural style and identify how their style either benefits or detracts from their performance and results during changing times.


• assess the behavioural style of others and identify how other styles blend or contrast with their own style.


• evaluate the benefits of modifying one's style in order to increase harmony, fluency, respect, results, and fun in both personal and professional relationships.


• overview the Emotional SMARTS!® model to gain insight into the A, B, C, D, of getting and keeping oneself emotionally smart, particularly during times of change.

From an overall perspective, this workshop is designed to help people understand the phases of growth and related change in both personal and professional situations. It is believed that once people realize the normal and predictable phases of change, and further, how they typically behave during times of change, they will have greater insight, understanding, and comfort with what they need to do to get and keep themselves emotionally smart during challenging times.

LEARNING METHODS:

This workshop is interactive, participative, thought provoking, and fun! It was designed using adult learning theory and provides opportunity for participants to share ideas with teams and groups.

AUDIENCE:

This program is both a business and life skills emotional intelligence workshop.

OPTIONS:

A number of options exist as to the learning tools used in the session, and as a result, the cost of this session varies depending on client requirements. It is recommended the client discuss their needs, audience expectations, budget, and time considerations with Dr. June Donaldson to ensure the session is appropriate, of high value to participants, and in keeping with the culture and theme of the organization.

BENEFITS: Participants will benefit through:

• greater understanding of why their organizations and relationships must change in order for them to remain productive, pleasurable, and prosperous.


• increased awareness of how one's behavioural style and demographic status affect their emotional wellness and related performance


• increased understanding of how the behavioural style and demographic status of others integrate or conflict with their own behavioural style.


• becoming aware of what emotional intelligence, or Emotional SMARTS®, is and how it affects their personal and professional wellness.

Organizations will benefit through employees who can:

• appropriately self-assess and self-manage during times of growth and change.
• assist others in understanding the need for change and the importance of effective emotional and behaviour management
• propose and discuss growth and change initiatives in a manner that is non-threatening and positive
• stabilize themselves and others during times of change and uncertainty
• think long-term about their attitudes, actions, and decision making so as to ensure they are perceived as part of the solution, versus part of the problem.