Emotional Intelligence in a Digital World (IIL Webinar)
About the Webinar
As our lives become increasingly digital, we’re getting more adept at skimming and sampling huge volumes
of information... while doing something else at the same time. We live in a state of continuous partial
attention, with unlimited amounts of data always at our fingertips. But as we train our brains to switch
tasks and scan, we’re rapidly losing our ability to concentrate, contemplate, and truly connect with others.
Research shows that trust, empathy, and attunement are critical components of high-performing teams.
So how do we build these values and skills (which are central to Emotional Intelligence) when so many of
our relationships are mediated by screens and devices?
of information... while doing something else at the same time. We live in a state of continuous partial
attention, with unlimited amounts of data always at our fingertips. But as we train our brains to switch
tasks and scan, we’re rapidly losing our ability to concentrate, contemplate, and truly connect with others.
Research shows that trust, empathy, and attunement are critical components of high-performing teams.
So how do we build these values and skills (which are central to Emotional Intelligence) when so many of
our relationships are mediated by screens and devices?
What You Will Learn
After this one-hour session, learners will be able to:
- Recognize how our use of technology contributes to cognitive overload
- Articulate what research suggests about how information addiction may lead to structural and
functional changes in regions of the brain - Identify physiological changes they can make to improve focus and attention
- Outline a three-pronged approach for building Emotional Intelligence
- List concrete ways to mitigate “virtual distance” on teams
Steven P. Blais
Steven is a Project Management Professional, Instructor, Consultant, Writer, and Coach
with over 50 years of experience in technology management, consulting, and marketing
positions. He specializes in the design and installation of business-oriented accounting
systems and databases for commercial and government clients in the distributed
environment. Steven has a reputation for on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality
software products as well as great communication and interpersonal skills
Event Information
| Event Date | 07-29-2026 1:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 07-29-2026 2:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | Free for members, $10 for non-members |
| Location | Virtual Meeting |
| Attachment | Emotional Intelligence in a Digital World.pdf |