Emotions play a huge role in our lives as they contain vital information that allows us to be better at what we do. Research indicates that people who have a high competency in Emotional Intelligence (EI) are more likely to succeed than those whose strengths rely on thinking and previous experience alone.
US psychologists Salovey and Mayer first conceptualised emotional intelligence in 1990 and since then the body of research has grown, and numerous models have been developed, focusing in particular on EI's ability to identify and develop effective leaders.
We are proud to be working with some of the leading psychologists who continue to research and develop the applications of emotional intelligence.
We work with two of the best validated assessments:
- Mayer, Salovey and Caruso's ability-based MSCEIT
- Reuven Bar-on's competency-based EQ-i
The MSCEIT defines EI as 'the ability to identify, use, understand and manage emotions in self and others'.
BarOn's non-cognitive model is broader, defining EI as an array of non-cognitive abilities, competencies and skills that influence the ability to succeed in coping with environmental demands.
