Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

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Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

This course is part of Power Skills Essentials for Leading Project Teams Specialization

Instructor: Jocelyn Davis

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Learn what emotional intelligence is, why it is important, and how to apply emotional skills for supportive relationships and well-being at work.
Learn how you can boost emotional intelligence in your teams to enhance collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in professional settings.
Learn practical steps to develop emotional style to manage stress, motivate teams, and maintain productivity at work.
Assess and build your emotional style to better understand emotions that can lead to better decision-making during workplace challenges.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

21 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Develop your Emotional Intelligence to stay competitive and thrive in today's fast-changing workplace. Emotional intelligence is one of the most in-demand power skills in workplaces across sectors and industries.

If you are new to emotional intelligence or just want to brush up on this critical skill, this course is for you! This certificate gives you a valuable chance to assess your current soft skills, define your core strengths, and build essential skills. These skills are critical for success in both your professional and personal life. Stand out to employers, who are looking for Emotional intelligence as a core power skill when hiring.

What's included

10 videos9 readings5 assignments

10 videos Total 95 minutes

Intro to the Course - Video 11 minutes
Orientation to Power Lab - Video 7 minutes
Goal-Setting Mini Lesson - Video 8 minutes
Action Planning Mini Lesson - Video 7 minutes
1.0.1 What Are Emotions Introduction - Video 4 minutes
1.1.1 What Are Emotions Part 1 - Video 11 minutes
1.2.1 What Are Emotions Part 2- Video 11 minutes
1.3.1 Why Do We Have Emotions: Negative Emotions - Video 13 minutes
1.4.1 Why Do We Have Emotions: Positive Emotions - Video 10 minutes
1.5.1 How Do Emotions Drive Actions - Video 12 minutes

9 readings Total 24 minutes

Welcome to the Course! 2 minutes
Course Syllabus 3 minutes
The UMD Power Lab is An Optional Lab Paid For Separately 1 minute
What are Emotions, Part 1 7 minutes
WIIFM Negative Emotions 3 minutes
WIIFM Positive Emotions 4 minutes
Who's in Charge? You or Your Emotions? 2 minutes
No Knowledge Checks for this Lesson 1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today! 1 minute

5 assignments Total 50 minutes

1.1.3 What Are Emotions Part 1 - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
1.2.3 What Are Emotions Part 2 - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
1.3.3 Why Do We Have Emotions: Negative Emotions - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
1.4.3 Why Do We Have Emotions: Positive Emotions - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
Week 1 Quiz 30 minutes

What's included

6 videos8 readings4 assignments

6 videos Total 49 minutes

2.0.1 What is EI Introduction -Video 2 minutes
2.1.1 Exploring the Model - Video 10 minutes
UMD Power Lab Orientation 7 minutes
2.2.1 Your Emotions in Real-time - Video 13 minutes
2.3.1 Your Real-time Responses to Your Emotions - Video 8 minutes
2.4.1 What Are They Feeling? - Video 9 minutes

8 readings Total 21 minutes

Lesson Summary 1 minute
2.1.2 Exploring the Model - Lesson Summary 5 minutes
Time to Self-Assess! 1 minute
2.2.2 Your Emotions in Real-time - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
Lesson Summary 3 minutes
Lesson Summary 2 minutes
No Knowledge Checks for this Lesson 1 minute
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today! 1 minute

4 assignments Total 45 minutes

2.1.2 Exploring the Model - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
2.2.3 Your Emotions in Real-time - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
2.3.3 Your Real-time Responses to Your Emotions - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
Week 2 Quiz 30 minutes

What's included

6 videos6 readings5 assignments

6 videos Total 76 minutes

3.0.1 Intro To Building EI - Video 4 minutes
3.1.1 Guide to Building Your EI - Video 15 minutes
3.2.1 Growing Emotional Self-Awareness - Video 19 minutes
3.3.1 Fine-tuning Emotional Responses - Video 14 minutes
3.4.1 Becoming an Astute Observer - Video 13 minutes
3.5.1 Becoming an Astute Responder - Video 11 minutes

6 readings Total 24 minutes

Introduction to Building Emotional Intelligence 1 minute
Guide to Building Your Emotional Intelligence 7 minutes
Growing Emotional Self-Awareness 8 minutes
Becoming an Astute Observer 3 minutes
3.5.2 Becoming an Astute Responder - Lesson Summary 4 minutes
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today! 1 minute

5 assignments Total 50 minutes

3.1.3 Guide to Building Your EI - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
3.2.3 Growing Emotional Self-Awareness - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
3.4.3 Becoming an Astute Observer - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
3.5.3 Becoming an Astute Responder - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
Week 3 Quiz 30 minutes

What's included

5 videos6 readings5 assignments

5 videos Total 36 minutes

4.0.1 Intro To Emotional Style - Video 3 minutes
4.1.1 Emotional Style Module - Video 10 minutes
4.2.1 Self-Awareness & Resilience - Video 7 minutes
4.3.1 Attention and Outlook - Video 10 minutes
4.4.1 Social Intuition and Sensitivity to Context - Video 5 minutes

6 readings Total 16 minutes

Week 4 Introduction 1 minute
Emotional Style Model 4 minutes
Self-Awareness & Resilience 2 minutes
Attention & Outlook 6 minutes
Social Intuition and Sensitivity to Context 2 minutes
Leverage Your Learning - Verify Today! 1 minute

5 assignments Total 49 minutes

4.1.3 Emotional Style Module - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
4.2.3 Self-Awareness & Resilience - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
4.3.3 Attention and Outlook - Knowledge Checks 4 minutes
4.4.3 Social Intuition and Sensitivity to Context - Knowledge Checks 5 minutes
Week 4 Quiz 30 minutes

What's included

4 readings2 assignments

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Jocelyn Davis

University of Maryland, College Park

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