- The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has urged school leaders to apply emotional intelligence in their leadership roles.
- Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership, as it enables leaders to manage their emotions, communicate effectively, and foster collaboration.
- The UBEC Digital Resource Centre organized a three-day leadership training workshop for vice principals of UBE Model Smart Schools, focusing on enhancing interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership competencies.
Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has emphasized the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership roles, particularly for school leaders. According to Bobboyi, emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership, as it enables leaders to manage their emotions, communicate effectively, and foster collaboration.
The UBEC Digital Resource Centre recently organized a three-day leadership training workshop for vice principals of UBE Model Smart Schools, focusing on enhancing interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership competencies. The workshop aimed to equip participants with the tools to manage their emotions and those of others, communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster collaboration within their schools.
Key Takeaways from the Workshop
- Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing one’s emotions to achieve effective leadership.
- Interpersonal Skills: Developing skills to communicate effectively, build relationships, and manage conflicts.
- Leadership Competencies: Acquiring skills to drive excellence in school leadership and enhance the overall quality of education delivery.
By emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, Bobboyi hopes to prepare school leaders to drive excellence in school leadership and enhance the overall quality of education delivery.
