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Southwest Florida Leadership Institute Launches "Intelligences in the Workplace: 2024 Fall Workshop Series" to Drive Economic Development through Grant Funding

September 10, 2024  / Lutgert News  / Tags: Workforce Development, sfli, Southwest Florida Leadership Institute, Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline

The Southwest Florida Leadership Institute in partnership with the Leadership Collier Foundation, bolstered by the support of a $22.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), Is proud to present our fall series on “Intelligences in the Workplace.” This series delves into the critical roles of cultural, emotional, and cognitive intelligence in the workplace, emphasizing their distinct and synergistic impacts on professional success. Participants will explore practical strategies for developing these intelligences, illustrated through real-world examples and interactive activities. By the end of the series, attendees will be equipped with the tools to enhance their interpersonal and cognitive skills, fostering a more effective and harmonious work environment.

By addressing critical areas in human resources management, talent acquisition, and leadership development, the workshop series aligns with the mission of the Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline to cultivate a skilled workforce and drive economic prosperity in the region.

"The Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline represents a bold vision for strengthening our regional economy through education, job training, and workforce development," stated Dr. Meagan Baskin, Director of the Southwest Florida Leadership Institute within the Florida Gulf Coast University ecosystem. "With the support of the EDA grant, we are proud to introduce three dynamic sessions, each strategically crafted to address key challenges and opportunities in modern workforce management.

The session lineup includes:

Session 1 (October 18th) – Cultural and Contextual Intelligences

• Overview: “Cultural Intelligence is an outsider’s ability to interpret someone’s unfamiliar and ambiguous gestures the way that person’s compatriots would.” The purpose of this workshop is to introduce learners to CQ, as well as to both enhance one’s level of CQ and learn how to coach followers in managing cross-cultural teams.
• Presenter: Jase Ramsey, PhD.
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Session 2 (November 8^th) – Cognitive Intelligence

• Overview: Cognitive intelligence refers to the mental capacity for reasoning, problem-solving, learning, and understanding complex concepts, and in the workplace, it plays a crucial role in decision-making, analyzing situations, and effectively performing tasks that require logical thinking and knowledge application. Cognitive ability tests (sometimes called IQ tests) have long been considered the best way to predict future job performance and training potential. This session will review the evidence for this perspective and when and why the use of these tests may not be the best solution for an organization.
• Presenter: Bradley Brummel, PhD.
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Session 3 (December 6^th) – Emotional Intelligence

• Overview: Emotional intelligence is your ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others, and your ability to use this awareness to manage your behavior and relationships. The purpose of this workshop is to introduce learners to the value of emotional intelligence, their Emotional Quotient and provide strategies to enhance their capabilities.
• Presenter: Gretchen Gurr, M.Ed.
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About Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline:
A collaborative initiative aimed at accelerating education, job placement, and economic development across Southwest Florida. Supported by a $22.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, the initiative focuses on building talent pipelines, advancing workplace equity, and driving sustainable economic growth. www.fgcu.edu/jobs-pipeline

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About SFLI:
At SFLI our purpose is to strengthen the SWFL business community by cultivating forward-thinking and innovative educational programs to develop and enhance the skills of employees at all levels in our region. We partner with non-profit, for-profit, and governmental agencies from small to large to determine the knowledge and skills gaps that impact the functioning, growth, and sustainability of their workforce and create customized learning opportunities that enhance the economy of the region. www.fgcu.edu/cob/sfli

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