How do you measure and improve your emotional intelligence skills?

2 Set specific goals

The next step is to set specific goals for improving your EI skills, based on your assessment results and feedback. For example, you might want to improve your self-awareness by keeping a journal of your emotions and triggers, or your relationship management by practicing active listening and conflict resolution skills. Make sure your goals are SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Write them down and track your progress regularly.

4 Seek feedback and support

The fourth step is to seek feedback and support from others, to monitor and improve your EI skills. You can ask for constructive feedback from your clients, colleagues, or staff, on how you handle emotions, communicate, and collaborate. You can also seek support from a mentor, coach, or counselor, who can guide you, challenge you, and help you overcome any obstacles or difficulties. You can also support others in developing their EI skills, by giving them feedback, encouragement, or recognition.

5 Review and celebrate

The final step is to review and celebrate your achievements and progress in improving your EI skills. You can use the same tools and tests you used in the first step, to measure your current level of EI, and compare it with your baseline level. You can also review your goals and actions, and evaluate how they helped you improve your EI. You can celebrate your achievements and progress by rewarding yourself, sharing your success stories with others, or acknowledging your efforts and growth.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?