A ready-to-run lesson plan for exploring how personality, attitudes, and emotional intelligence influence behaviour, communication, and performance. Designed for Crew Resource Management (CRM) and human factors training.
The session focuses on increasing awareness of how we think, feel, and react. Through self-assessment, reflection, and practical exercises, participants explore emotional intelligence as a foundation for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork.
+ Main topic: Personality awareness and self-assessment
+ Related topics: Attitudes and behaviours, self-assessment and self-critique; effective communication; resilience development
+ Training length: 30 – 45 minutes
+ Included: Emotional intelligence questionnaire, lesson plan with instructor notes, PowerPoint slides
+ Access: Instant download after payment
+ File formats: Pdf and PowerPoint
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CORE ELEMENTS
The personality awareness and self-assessment lesson plan invites participants to explore their own attitudes and behaviours and uses emotional intelligence as a practical lens for understanding performance, communication, and leadership. Through concrete examples, short video clips, and structured group discussion, the session works with the four core competencies of emotional intelligence.
INCLUDED
A fully structured session with clear trainer guidance. The complete training package includes suggestions for relevant external video clips, emotional intelligence questionnaire, lesson plan with trainer notes, and PowerPoint slides. The material is designed to be easy to use and adaptable, allowing you to deliver the session with confidence.
LENGTH
Designed to be flexible and can be used as a stand-alone session or as part of a longer CRM or Human Factors programme. It can be adjusted to allow more time for discussion and reflection, with trainer notes indicating where the session can be shortened or expanded depending on time and group dynamics. When delivered as a stand-alone session, the lesson takes approximately 30–45 minutes.
The Personality Awareness and Self-Assessment Lesson Plan is designed as a practical facilitation tool. The lesson helps participants understand the emotional and personal factors that influence how they communicate, react, and work with others.
The session is particularly well suited for CRM and Human Factors training, but also works effectively for flight instructors, healthcare educators, and trainers working in safety-critical or high-pressure environments where emotional awareness and self-regulation matter.
Developed by trainers for trainers, the lesson provides a structured and reflective way to explore emotional intelligence and personality in practice, helping participants better understand themselves – and the impact they have on others.
We have gathered the most frequently asked questions from our customers to help you in the best way possible
The lesson plan is designed for trainers working with human performance, communication, leadership, and emotional intelligence, including CRM and Human Factors trainers, flight instructors, healthcare educators, and leadership or safety trainers.
The purpose of the lesson is to increase awareness of how personality, attitudes, and emotional intelligence influence behaviour, communication, and performance.
No. The lesson does not label participants or categorise personality types. Instead, it focuses on awareness, self-reflection, and emotional intelligence as skills that can be developed.
No. Concepts are clearly explained and supported by practical exercises.
No specialist equipment is required beyond standard classroom or training-room facilities, including a projector or TV and a flip chart or whiteboard.
