This archive report was first published on 13 October 2019.
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, it's becoming increasingly clear that innovation is not just about novel ideas, but also about the emotional intelligence of the individuals driving them.
According to SAM WAMBUGU, in an article published on The Nation on October 13, 2019, 'drivers of innovative ideas all too often have to overcome objections regarding the viability of their idea.'
Wambugu argues that to increase their chances of success, innovations demand that individuals collaborate widely, requiring not only intellectual skills but also emotional skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, and the ability to persuade others.
However, our education system and corporate training often neglect to teach these essential emotional skills, leaving a generation of individuals with an imbalance between emotional intelligence and intellectual ability.
As a result, companies with emotionally underdeveloped staff are less productive, prone to disagreements, and acrimony, ultimately performing well below their capacity.
It's time for a paradigm shift in our education system and corporate training, prioritizing the development of emotional intelligence alongside intellectual skills.
