Reflection Exercises and Assignments to Enhance Students’ Emotional Intelligence

There is agreement regarding the needs and benefits of cultivating emotional intelligence, so it is often included in management courses. There are quick ways of highlighting emotional intelligence and encouraging students to reflect on it in their lives. The exercises and assignments presented in this session illustrate ways in which students can reflect on their current practices and emotional states to build self-awareness and mindfulness. The facilitator will share experiences of using these reflections in an upper-level undergraduate management elective. Attendees at this session should come away with concrete ideas for using these exercises and assignments in their own classes.