10.3. APPLICATION

There are a number of contexts in which EI is utilized in South Africa. The most common areas of application tend to be the following:

  • Educational

  • Organizational (including selection, reality shows, leadership development, workshops, group or team development, and organization development)

  • Individual development

  • Sport

10.3.1. Educational

Most of the work in this field is focused on the development and enhancement of human potential. Emotional intelligence as a set of survival skills is critical for the youth who will be the leaders of South Africa in the future. It is impossible to work with the youth without acknowledging the importance of parents and teachers who reinforce and model emotionally intelligent behavior.

It is essential ...

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