Leadership effectiveness is keystone to an organization’s success, but not always a skillset supported in the education of design professionals. Developing your leadership capabilities begins with self-awareness of your strengths and challenges, and understanding when to apply them in different situations. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how emotional intelligence influences how you engage people, and how to use the basic elements of change management to implement new ideas and improve communication. Whether you are at the executive level, a manager or a project team leader – or just want to “lead from the middle” and champion sustainability or other issues, improving these skills will be critical to your success.