General Studies IV · Subtopic
Self-awareness and self-management
Official syllabus
Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
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What this covers
Self-awareness notices how fear, irritation or pride may colour a judgment. Self-management creates space between that feeling and an official action without denying the feeling exists.
Key ideas
- triggers
- impulse
- reflection
- response