If your dad is from the Baby Boomer generation, chances are when it comes to Emotional Intelligence (EQ), he can read people well, but typically kept his emotions in check. Gen X dads and millennials may be a little more open to showing emotions from time to time. There have been many articles written and studies done on how the different generations navigate EQ and who does it “better”.  The same can be said for the topics of empathy, stress and resiliency, and leadership. But, just for a moment, let’s look at the different ways our dads taught us these things. 

Job benchmarking is the process of evaluating and comparing jobs within an organization—including roles, responsibilities, qualifications, skillsets, duties, etc.—to determine appropriate salaries and benefits for each position. This process helps to ensure that employees are compensated fairly based on their level of experience and responsibilities. In addition to providing competitive salaries, job benchmarking also helps organizations avoid underpaying employees due to outdated compensation structures or misalignment in departmental budgets.

Chances are you have participated in a project at your organization at some point in your career whether you realize it or not.  So what exactly is Project Management and how does it help get work done?

Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.

EQ, simply defined, is the ability to recognize, manage, and apply the power of our emotions. In our EQ workshop at Being Your Best, we use TTI’s  Emotional Quotient assessment which divides EQ into five categories:  self-awareness, self- regulation, social awareness, social regulation, and motivation. These measure our ability to recognize how our emotions impact our own moods, clarity, and how our emotions impact others.  It also measures our internal drive to reach our goals. The good news is, EQ is like a muscle, and we can work to grow it!  When we are aware of our challenges, we can learn how to become stronger in those areas.