6 Responses

1. EQ
   Hi Buffy,

   I ran a full day event a while back, based on exercises form The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book by Adele B Lynn (via amazon)It went down really well, The book also gives outlines of sessions to run for different outcomes i.e. EQ for developing Communication skills, for developing Team building, for developing interpersonal skills and so on.
   Hope this helps,however you can mail me if you want any further info Lynnette

2. Thank you
   Thank you for your reply, I’ll take a look on Amazon,

   kindest regards
   Buffy
   http://www.rippleeffect.eu

3. More EI Activities
   As well as the book mentioned earlier, the same author has another more recent book with 50 team activities for EI.

   The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book: 50 Activities for Promoting EQ at Work.

   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0814471234?ie=UTF8&tag=successwithel-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0814471234

   Quick Emotional Intelligence Activities for Busy Managers

   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0814408958?ie=UTF8&tag=successwithel-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0814408958

   I have the second (newer) book and it’s good for placing EI in the context of work…and for a line manager to be able to facilitate too.

   Tim

4. A word of warning
   Just to mention that there is currently a research project underway into the reliability and validity of EI as a theory. There are some indications that it might just be another unfounded fad. Of course, it is still early days, but bear in mind that not everyone is convinced that EI has a sound base, and it’s always worth reading the views of the naysayers when developing your materials.

5. EI In Action
   Got home and found another good source of activities, or “workouts” as they are called in this book, complete with timings, etc. and a CD-ROM with the handouts, ready to print.

   Emotional Intelligence In Action: Tools and Techniques for Individuals and Groups

   http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0787978434?ie=UTF8&tag=successwithel-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0787978434

   Yes, in response to the last comment, it will be interesting to see how the theory stands up in the long run, but for now, I’m seeing a lot of interest in EI for salesforces and call centre teams.

   Tim

6. Help & Support
   Karyn, Tim,

   thank you both very much for your help with my question, for the resources suggested, and your objectivity Karyn when considering EI as a workshop topic, I look forward to the white paper report,
   kindest regards
   Buffy
   http://www.rippleeffect.eu