The Three Strands Of Emotional Intelligence

2.1 Strand One: Self-Understanding

The first step towards developing our emotional intelligence lies entirely with ourselves as individuals. It involves focusing on the four personal elements in strand one.

2.2 Strand Two: Acknowledging the Cultural Environment

Whilst it starts with ourselves, the process of increasing emotional intelligence is not a solitary exercise. It involves effective interaction with the social world. We can start the process by facing up to the commitments embodied in the three elements of strand two.

2.3 Strand Three: Social Performance

Having made a commitment to using our emotional intelligence to interact with the social world, the way forward is assessment and development within the five key elements of social performance in strand three.