Interpersonal Intelligence

1. Interpersonal
Intelligence
Ishleen Dhaliwal

3. ✨Interpersonal intelligence refers to a
person's ability to bond and connect with
other people and manage relationships.✨

4. The Essence of Connection: Why
Interpersonal Intelligence Matters
Interpersonal intelligence matters because none of us lives in a bubble.
We've all been developing our interpersonal skills since childhood, usually subconsciously.

5. The Significance in Today's World
The importance of the personal intelligences extends far beyond
persuasion
Their larger significance is aptly captured through Peter Drucker’s
evocative term:
how we manage ourselves
The plurality of ‘ourselves’ is the key.

6. Unpacking Interpersonal Intelligence
Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
Howard
● All human beings possess all nine intelligences in
varying amounts.
● Each person has a different intellectual
composition.
● We can improve education by addressing the
multiple intelligences of our students.
● These intelligences are located in different areas
of the brain and can either work independently or
together.
● Multiple Intelligence theory that has come to
displace the monolith of the IQ, because they are
rooted in the person.

7. The personal intelligences are split into two
further components:
intrapersonal and interpersonal
Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to access
and manage one’s own feelings and inner life,
express them in socially recognised symbolic
codes and act in accordance with them.
Interpersonal intelligence, on the other hand, is
the individual’s ability to read and detect others’
moods, motivations and intentions and use such
knowledge to direct them to a specific course of
action.

8. Key Components of
Interpersonal Intelligence
It includes verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to handle conflict, teamwork,
empathy, listening, and having a positive attitude. Being flexible and positive, having strong
listening skills, and communicating well are important criteria for success

9. Cultivating Connection: How to Develop
Interpersonal Intelligence
➔ The first step towards improving is to develop your
knowledge of yourself and your weaknesses.
➔ Communication is far more than the words that come
out of your mouth.
➔ Taking time to think about conversations and
interpersonal interactions will enable you to learn from
your mistakes and successes, and continue to develop.

10. Practical Strategies and
Techniques

11. Empathy Boost:
Actively listen: Pay full attention, make eye contact, and avoid
interrupting.
Ask open-ended questions: Encourage elaboration and deeper
understanding.
Validate feelings: Acknowledge and show you understand their
emotions.

12. Communication
Powerhouse:
Tailor your message: Consider the audience and adjust
communication style.
Clarity is key: Express yourself clearly and concisely.
Nonverbal cues matter: Maintain positive body language and
eye contact

13. Social Savvy:
Read social cues: Notice nonverbal communication like facial
expressions and posture.
Find common ground: Build rapport by identifying shared
interests.
Be adaptable: Adjust your approach based on the situation and
people.

14. Relationship Builder:
Show genuine interest: Ask questions and actively listen to
others.
Offer help and support: Be there for people when they need
you.
Be reliable and trustworthy: Keep your promises and follow
through.

15. Teamwork Makes the Dream
Work:
Encourage collaboration: Foster a supportive and inclusive
environment.
Delegate effectively: Assign tasks based on strengths and
interests.
Resolve conflict constructively: Focus on solutions and
maintain respect

16. Why is
Interpersonal
Intelligence
Important to
You?

17. How Do You See Interpersonal
Intelligence Impacting Your Life?

19. Empathy Mapping
● In their respective breakout rooms,
participants discuss and identify the
pros and cons of the assigned
listener persona.
● Participants to think about how each
persona affects communication,
understanding, and relationship
building

20. Active Listening Exercise
❖ The picturist will secretly see the chosen word
❖ Set a timer (e.g., 2 minutes) for the drawing round.
❖ The picturist uses the drawing tools available on the
platform to create a picture that represents the word.
❖ Important: The picturist cannot use letters, numbers, or
speak to give clues
Link to game : https://skribbl.io/#google_vignette

21. Imagining a Connected World:
What If We Applied Interpersonal Intelligence?

22. Case scenario
Dr. Sarah is seeing a patient, Mrs. Lopez, who is struggling with a new
diagnosis of diabetes. Dr. Sarah focuses solely on the medical facts and
quickly prescribes a treatment plan without acknowledging Mrs. Lopez's
emotional distress.

23. Tom, a new volunteer in IFMSA, offers to help with organizing
a health education event. However, the event coordinator,
Jenna, dismisses his suggestions and assigns him only minor
tasks, making Tom feel undervalued and less motivated to
contribute.
Case scenario

24. During an IFMSA General Assembly, two members, Alex and Priya, have a
disagreement over a policy proposal. The conflict escalates and affects
the group's decision-making process. The facilitator fails to address the
conflict effectively, leading to a stalled discussion.
Case scenario

25. After an IFMSA training session, the trainer, Chris, provides vague and
non-specific feedback to participants. As a result, participants are unsure
how to improve their skills and performance.
Case scenario

26. Hence proved ,
Interpersonal intelligence is