Berrett-Koehler Discussion Guide for PeopleSmart Developing Your Interpersonal Intelligence by Mel Silberman, Ph.D. and Freda Hansburg, Ph.D.Find out more about this book... - What situations require some to be people smart in your organization?
- In your opinion, what does it mean to be people smart? Who would you nominate as a people smart individual?
- In which of the following areas are people in your organization effective
some of the time? most of the time?
- understanding people
- expressing yourself clearly
- asserting your needs
- exchanging feedback
- influencing others
- resolving conflict
- being a team player
- shifting gears
In which areas would you want to seek improvement? with whom? - What are some recent experiences you have had where it was challenging to be people smart? What were the challenges you faced?
- How would you and your organization benefit if your people skills were excellent?
- In your opinion, are some individuals incapable of developing their people skills? What happens when we believe that some individuals are hopeless?
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