1. Getting the Whole Person to Work
Feedback from the Emotionally Intelligent Workplace Pilots
Thursday 08 December John Foster

2. A Review of Progress Almost 50 council staff members participated
5 Councils ( Armagh, Ballymoney, Banbridge, Lisburn, Strabane)
1 Purpose- to learn about Emotional Intelligence

3. Strengths
Potential to educate people how to “get on “ together in the workplace
Focus on the “whole” person in a constructive manner
Helped develop self- awareness
The importance of listening to yourself and others

4. Limitations The pilot title/name was off-putting
Course could be condensed to two days
Temptation to use aspects of EI without full knowledge
How to get the right people to attend

5. Possible Changes Needs to be organisation or department-wide
All levels of management to be engaged in EI training
Reinforcement of the benefits and outcomes
Follow up opportunities to develop EI

6. Reflective Feedback Emotional Intelligence as a resource to:
Build trust and positive attitudes leading to integrity in the workplace
Reduction in negativity and stress related absences
Influence people by modelling EI
Start small and build EI up

7. Reflective Feedback
Is Emotional Intelligence the Final Frontier in building better workplace relations?
Space and pace to achieve emotionally intelligent workplaces and individuals

8. Happy Christmas