This Skills Bootcamp aims to provide training that equips managers with the necessary skills to enhance their leadership capabilities and adopt a positive, high-performing work environment.

Through a mix of theoretical knowledge, practical exercises and real-world applications, managers will learn to use EI to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace.

Managers will also take part in practical workshops and online sessions and get one to one coaching.

Research shows that managers with greater levels of emotional sensitivity are more successful.

They perform better and have better conflict resolution skills.

With their enhanced interpersonal and communication skills, they build stronger long-term relationships, both within their own teams and with external clients/customers.

They manage stress better and have healthier staff.

Emotional intelligence is also important for resilience and making logical, ethical decisions.

Training aspiring managers to develop their emotional intelligence will create a pipeline of talent who’ll be ready to support the growth in the North East as part of the Levelling Up Agenda.

These effective leaders will ensure staff retention is improved, and innovation and collaboration are strong.

The ability to connect emotionally with employees and lead with emotional intelligence is essential for leadership, effectiveness.