The PMI Chennai Chapter – Coimbatore Branch successfully hosted its Second Virtual Knowledge Sharing Session on 16 August 2026, with 80+ participants including project and program managers, students, and PMI members.
The session on “Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers” was led by Dr. Sandhya Rani C, Leadership Development Consultant, with Radha as the facilitator and Dr. Shyam Sundar delivering the vote of thanks.
The session explored key aspects of emotional intelligence that enable project professionals to lead with greater awareness and effectiveness:
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Empathy & Social Awareness
- Relationship Management
- Recognise → Reject → Rewire → Replace – a practical approach to developing healthier emotional habits
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
The highly engaging discussion highlighted an important leadership insight: “Technical skills help manage projects; emotional intelligence helps lead people.”
A sincere thank you to Dr. Sandhya Rani C, Radha, Dr. Shyam Sundar, and all the participants for making the session insightful, interactive, and meaningful.