SayPro Week 2 (04-08-2025 to 04-14-2025): Host the first leadership workshop (virtual or in-person) on emotional intelligence and its role in team dynamics.

Here’s a detailed summary for SayPro Week 2 (April 8–14, 2025) focused on the leadership workshop:

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SayPro Week 2: April 8–14, 2025
Key Activity: First Leadership Workshop – Emotional Intelligence and Team Dynamics

Overview

During the second week of April, SayPro hosted the quarter’s inaugural Leadership Workshop, centered on Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its critical role in enhancing team dynamics. This workshop was offered in both virtual and in-person formats to maximize accessibility and participation.

Workshop Details

• Date: April 10, 2025
• Format: Hybrid (Virtual via SayPro Zoom Platform & In-person at SayPro Headquarters)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Facilitator: Dr. Amina Khalid, Organizational Psychologist and Leadership Coach
• Participants: 65 employees from various departments registered; 60 attended

Workshop Objectives

• Define emotional intelligence and its components (self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills)
• Explore how EI influences communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration within teams
• Provide practical tools to improve emotional awareness and interpersonal interactions
• Encourage leaders and aspiring leaders to cultivate emotionally intelligent behaviors to boost team performance

Key Topics Covered

• Understanding the Emotional Intelligence framework
• Recognizing and managing personal emotions in a leadership context
• Empathy as a driver for stronger team relationships
• Strategies for constructive feedback and active listening
• Role-playing scenarios to practice EI skills in team settings

Participant Feedback (Post-Workshop Survey)

• Overall satisfaction: 4.7/5
• Most valued aspects: Interactive exercises, real-life application, facilitator expertise
• Suggestions: More frequent shorter sessions; follow-up coaching opportunities

Impact and Next Steps

• Participants encouraged to apply EI techniques in their teams and report back in upcoming engagement sessions
• Plans to schedule a follow-up workshop focusing on EI in remote work environments in June 2025
• Development of a quick-reference EI toolkit to be distributed organization-wide

Communication and Support

• Workshop recordings and materials shared on the SayPro Learning Portal
• Email reminder sent to employees who registered but were unable to attend, inviting them to the next session
• Managers encouraged to support employees in applying workshop insights during team meetings

Summary

The first leadership workshop on emotional intelligence successfully engaged employees, enhancing their understanding of how emotional awareness contributes to stronger, more cohesive teams. It set a positive tone for ongoing leadership development initiatives in the quarter.

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