Social awareness-a key element ofemotional intelligence (EI)-is the ability to understand and respect others' feelings, perspectives, and dynamics, especially indiverse teams. ThePMI Agile Practice Guide (Section 4.3.2: Emotional Intelligence and Team Collaboration)highlights that social awareness is essential when planning inclusive team-building activities, as it helps the leader consider cultural and personal differences.
Mike Griffiths also discussesEQ (Emotional Quotient)in thePMI-ACP Exam Prep Book (Chapter 3:
Team Performance)as vital to managingdiverse, high-performing teams.
* Option Bis correct: social awareness allows the leader to design inclusive and engaging team activities.
* Option A(networking) is more external-facing.
* Option C(communication) is important but not specific to diversity sensitivity.
* Option Dis broad and not specific to the interpersonal nuance required here.