Portland Program
January 17, 2006

Hands-on EQ:
Proven Practice for Emotional Intelligence
Tracey Parsons, OHSU
Kevin Bush, Teams and Leaders

"EQ may be the best predictor of success in life, redefining what it means to be smart". - Time Magazine, October 2005

Are you ready for the next step in leadership development?

Emotional Intelligence (EQ), the ability to manage ourselves and our relationships effectively, is front page news AND one of the most important competencies a leader can possess. Studies show that 85% of the effectiveness of star performers is linked to their possessing a high degree of EQ. And, Research suggests that EQ is one of 3 core competencies on which our capacity and productivity depends:

1. IQ

2. Expertise

3. EQ

Take EQ to the next level and ATTEND this workshop!

Find out how you identify your personal EQ. What EQ practices you can apply at work and in your life to be more successful. How organizations facilitate development of EQ competencies with managers and teams.

This hands-on program is a condensed version of a 2-day workshop that is offered by Teams and Leaders. In this highly interactive session, EQ experts Tracey and Kevin will employ proven methodologies for you to identify, explore and practice key components of emotional intelligence. This includes real-time application of learning (e.g., applying skills to work-related projects) and a workable model will be introduced to facilitate learning on intrapersonal skills (self-reflection) and interpersonal skills (social acumen).

• Identify essential components of emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Demonstrate EQ skills that increase your ability to engage effectively with others and yield performance results.
• Demonstrate EQ techniques for self-management and social awareness
• Demonstrate EQ skills to successfully work through difficult relationship issues.
• Take away a workable model to continue your EQ development.

"Leaders are being judged by a new yardstick: Not just by how smart they are, or by their training and expertise, but also by how well they handle themselves and others". - Daniel Goleman, Working with Emotional Intelligence

Tracey Parsons
Director of Talent Acquisition and Development
OHSU
Portland, OR

Tracey has been researching emotional intelligence (EI) development for the past 5 years. Her doctoral research is in developing emotional competencies in leaders to increase bottom-line results. Her study also explores the relationship between "soft skills" (EI) and executive derailment. Tracey and her EI Partner, Kevin Bush, have developed a proven model to increase EI Competencies. They are both certified in the Learning in Action EQ instrument and have given hundreds of consultations in increasing social intelligence. Currently, Tracey in the Director of Talent Acquisition and Development for Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). In addition, she is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Phoenix and Portland State University's Department of Education.

Kevin Bush
Director
Teams and Leaders
Seattle, WA

Kevin is the Director of Teams and Leaders, a corporate consulting organization based in Seattle, Washington. Kevin has focused his energies on designing, customizing and delivering training that enhance the leadership capacities of individuals at all levels within organizations. Kevin believes that effective relationships are the critical building blocks of successful teams. As such, Kevin designs and delivers training that get to the heart of developing the skills and competencies necessary to deal effectively with difficult relationships and situations. Kevin has been working as a consultant for professional and post-graduate team development for approximately 13 years. In addition to his work with organizations, Kevin has worked as a therapist in private practice providing education and support for individuals, couples, and families. Kevin currently serves as adjunct faculty at Seattle University's Graduate School of Business and at Bastyr University's Doctoral Program in Naturopathic Medicine. Kevin earned his Master of Arts degree from the Leadership Institute of Seattle, with a focus in applied behavioral science and systems theory.

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