Assignment: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Management
In completing this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to apply the concept of emotional intelligence to leaders' roles in conflict resolution.
Individuals with high emotional intelligence (EI) have been found to be more effective leaders. Read about emotional intelligence and respond to the following:
• Discuss the role of EI in conflict management and resolution. How would the lack of emotional intelligence in a leader impact conflict resolution? Give an example to support your answer.
Be certain to integrate the readings and research from the online library to support your opinions. You must cite your sources in text and include multiple references in addition to the textbook for your initial response and your replies.
Post your primary response.
Respond to two or more of your colleagues' postings in one or more of the following ways:
• Address a colleague's analysis and evaluation of the topic(s).
• Expand or remark upon a colleague's integration of relevant resources.
• Answer question(s) posed by your colleague(s) for further discussion.
• Link a colleague's posting to other postings or to course materials and concepts, where appropriate and relevant.
• Extend or constructively challenge your colleagues' work.
Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module.