You’re managing a high-stakes event production. How can emotional intelligence help you navigate conflicts?
As an event producer, you know how challenging it can be to coordinate multiple stakeholders, vendors, and clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You also know how important it is to maintain a positive and professional attitude, even when things go wrong or tensions arise. That’s where emotional intelligence (EI) comes in. EI is the ability to understand and manage your own and others’ emotions, and to use them effectively in communication and problem-solving. In this article, you’ll learn how EI can help you navigate conflicts in event production, and how to develop your EI skills.