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Introduction
Starting a new job can feel like stepping into a maze-especially when you are well-qualified but still misunderstood.
The key to thriving in your first 90 days and beyond lies in developing emotional intelligence at work. It is the silent advantage behind successful collaborations, better communication, and high performance.
Using tools like the PRISM Brain Mapping Tool in India, organizations and individuals can now visualize emotional patterns, behavior preferences, and adaptivity in workplace settings.
Let us explore how emotional intelligence transforms challenges for new joinees into career-defining opportunities.
Why Emotional Intelligence at Work Is the Real Game-Changer
Research from the World Economic Forum ranks emotional intelligence among the top 10 skills for the future [source].
Companies are now prioritizing emotional agility over technical qualifications when evaluating leadership potential and team dynamics.
In reality, it is not just what you know that matters-it is how you understand yourself and others that defines success. This is especially important for new joinees adjusting to real-world expectations after years of academic excellence.
Varun’s Story: When Talent Meets Emotional Blind Spots
Varun, a high-performing graduate, joined a new company with sky-high expectations. But three months in, he found himself struggling. His meticulous work ethic, once celebrated in academia, was now seen as slow and overly cautious. Misunderstood by colleagues and unsupported by his team leader, Varun’s confidence began to wane.
What Varun lacked was not skill-but awareness. He could not understand how his own behavior preferences were affecting team collaboration. Like many, he had not yet learned the importance of emotional intelligence at work.
What New Joinees Must Know About Emotional Intelligence
Here are five emotional intelligence skills new employees should build from day one:
1. Self-Awareness
Understand your behavior triggers and communication style. PRISM’s Self-Awareness Neuroscience Tool provides insight into your natural and adapted behaviors.
2. Self-Regulation
Manage stress, stay calm under pressure, and avoid impulsive reactions. Emotional intelligence helps you choose response over reaction.
3. Empathy
Understanding the perspective of peers and managers improves trust and collaboration. Empathy is one of the top traits of high-performing employees.
4. Adaptability
The ability to shift your approach based on the situation is a cornerstone of emotional intelligence. Learn more through PRISM’s Behavior Adaptability Tool.
5. Social Skills
Engaging with colleagues, building networks, and resolving conflict all come down to social intelligence-an area where PRISM offers immense insight.
How PRISM Brain Mapping Empowers Emotional Intelligence
The PRISM Brain Mapping Tool in India is a neuroscience-backed assessment designed to decode behavior preferences. It is not a personality label-it is a mirror that shows you how you naturally function, and how you can adapt for better outcomes at work.
With tools like Understand Self & Others with PRISM Tool, you can:
– Understand your behavior in different team environments
– Discover your natural strengths and blind spots
– Learn how to respond better to feedback, pressure, and collaboration
This tool has proven particularly useful for onboarding new employees, aligning them faster with team expectations and company culture.
Practical Solutions for New Joiners
It’s also ideal for career alignment-check out our PRISM Career Match Tool for guidance.
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