Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is a concept now widely associated with effective leadership (Northouse, 2015). Evaluate how a leader can develop their emotional intelligence and analyse the role of emotional intelligence in driving innovation and change in an organisation from a leadership perspective. **Please note that a similarity of >15% is unacceptable. Weighting: 50% Length and/or format: 2500 words Purpose: The purpose of this Assignment is to give students an opportunity to synthesise the content of the unit in relation to selected learning outcomes and graduate attributes of the unit that relate to leadership, ethical and moral theories and practices, and the implementation of change and innovation from a leadership perspective. How to submit: Via LEO Turnitin – Assignments should be saved with the file name “HLSC605 Assignment 1 Surname First Initial” [e.g., HLSC605 Assignment 1 Smith R] Return of assignment: Marked submissions will be available for review through Turnitin. Assignment criteria: Please refer to the relevant marking criteria for Assignment Task 3, attached to this Unit Outline All students should ensure that they have retained a copy of th TIPS FOR ASSESSMENT: Define the concepts of emotional intelligence and change management. How do you recognise develop emotional intelligence among leaders? How do you develop emotional intelligence? How does emotional intelligence apply to innovation and change? Headings Introduction Concepts – define the concept of emotional intelligence: what is it, why is it a useful characteristic for a leader to develop? Development of emotional intelligence Emotional intelligence applied – how? Impact of emotional intelligence on innovation Emotional intelligence and change How does emotional intelligence inspire change in the workplace? Conclusion – what do you conclude from your analysis of emotional intelligence?