EQ-i 2.0: The World’s Leading Measure of Emotional Intelligence
The Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0) stands as the premier global standard in measuring emotional intelligence competencies. Backed by extensive research, the EQ-i 2.0 is a powerful online self-assessment tool, complemented by the multi-rater EQ 360, designed to predict job performance and develop leadership competencies effectively. Our team of EQ-i certified practitioners offers in-depth assessments to help you develop and harness your emotional intelligence for professional growth and success.
Maximizing Effectiveness through Emotional Intelligence
Developing EQ is crucial in today's environment. High emotional intelligence is linked to effective communication, strong relationships, and coping strategies. Unlike IQ, emotional intelligence is measurable in a more accessible way and can be significantly developed. Employers increasingly recognize its value – with 71 percent prioritizing emotional intelligence over technical skills in hiring.
What is Emotional Intelligence
Defined as the ability to identify, understand and manage one's own emotions and as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. Emotional intelligence was initially conceptualized by John Mayer and Peter Salovey and popularized by Daniel Goleman. Its importance, especially in leadership, is profound, as Goleman noted in Harvard Business Review , “The most effective leaders are all alike in one crucial way: They all have a high degree of what has come to be known as emotional intelligence. It’s not that IQ and technical skills are irrelevant. They do matter, but...they are the entry-level requirements for executive positions.”
Over the years, emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, has become an essential skill, pivotal to personal and professional success. Research suggests a significant part of our success, as much as 80%, can be attributed to EQ, with only 20% to IQ. This underscores the value of EQ as a skill that can be cultivated and developed.
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Maya Angelou's words resonate deeply in this context: "I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel". This principle is at the heart of what EQ-i 2.0 aims to enhance – the ability to make meaningful and lasting emotional connections.
Why Choose EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® Instrument?
The Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360®) are scientifically validated and widely used tools in emotional intelligence assessment. These instruments build on the success and insights of the BarOn EQ-i® instrument, introducing an updated model of emotional intelligence. Based on over two decades of worldwide research, the EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® offer deep insights into social and emotional strengths and weaknesses across 15 key areas. These areas are critical in influencing complex activities in the workplace, such as conflict resolution and strategic planning.
The EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® Model:
The EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® measure emotional intelligence (EI) and its impact on individuals and the workplace. They provide a comprehensive EI score, subdivided into five composite scores - Self-perception, Self-expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making, Stress Management, further broken down into 15 subscales.
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Emotional intelligence is not a static factor; rather, it evolves and changes over time. The EQ-i 2.0® and EQ 360® acknowledge this by identifying areas for development and leveraging existing strengths. This dynamic approach enables clients to target specific aspects of their emotional intelligence for improvement, optimizing their daily effectiveness and allowing for continuous growth in their emotional intelligence competencies.
Applications of Emotional Intelligence:
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Leadership Development
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Executive Coaching
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Individual Development
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Team Development
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Organisational Development
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Recruitment and Selection
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Career Development
Understanding the EQ-i 2.0 Report Insights.
Emotional intelligence skills are pivotal for effective relationship building, team management, conflict resolution, leading effectively and building resilience. The EQ-i 2.0 provides a detailed assessment of your emotional intelligence, highlighting both strengths and potential areas for development. You'll receive a comprehensive report that not only describes how your EQ competencies work together but also offers strategies to balance these skills for improved effectiveness.
Administered online through a secure platform, the EQ-i 2.0 assessment involves responding to 133 statements, taking about twenty minutes. Upon completion, your report is generated, focusing on either workplace performance or leadership effectiveness, contextualized within emotional intelligence.
Choosing Your Report:
Workplace or Leadership
There are two main report types to choose from: the Workplace Report and the Leadership Report. Each report provides scores in 15 competencies, grouped into five composite areas: Self-Perception, Self-Expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making, and Stress Management.
The Workplace Report emphasizes your performance in the workplace context, offering insights and strategies to enhance your work-related emotional intelligence skills.
The Leadership Report focuses on your effectiveness as a leader, assessing how your emotional intelligence shapes your leadership style and impact.
Each comprehensive report presents your overall results in the five EQ composite areas, along with a detailed interpretation of how effectively you are using the 15 EQ competencies. By understanding and balancing these competencies, you can significantly improve your well-being, workplace and leadership performance, interpersonal relationships, and communication skills.
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To help you better understand the depth and applicability of the EQ-i 2.0 assessment, a variety of sample reports are available for viewing:
The EQ-i 2.0 Workplace and Leadership Reports
The EQ-i 2.0 Workplace Report
The EQ-i 2.0 Workplace Report is a self-report, tailored for individuals at non-management levels, this report emphasizes the impact of emotional intelligence in various work settings.
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Individual Development
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Organizational Development
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Selection/Recruitment
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Career Development
The EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report
The Leadership Report is a self-report that focus on high-performance leadership dimensions such as authenticity, coaching, insight, and innovation. These dimensions are derived from the analysis of 220 leaders, ranging from mid-level management to C-leadership roles across various industries.
Specific applications for this report are:
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Leadership Development
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Executive development
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Developing high potentials
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Selection/Recruitment
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Succession planning
The EQ 360 Reports
The EQ 360 Workplace Report
The EQ 360 Leadership Report:
The EQ 360 Leadership Report stands out as the most all-encompassing assessment available for gauging an individual’s emotional intelligence (EI) in the context of leadership. This report enhances the core offerings of the Workplace EQ 360 Report by delving deeper into four key dimensions of leadership. It provides a unique perspective that not only showcases your client's EI competencies through a leadership-focused lens but also reveals how they are perceived as a leader by others
Get your Emotional Intelligence Assessed Today
Assessing and developing your emotional intelligence is a transformative step towards enhancing your interpersonal relationships, workplace performance, and leadership skills.
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Get your Emotional Intelligence assessed today and start leveraging the insights from your personalized EQ-i 2.0 reports for lasting personal and professional growth.
Empower Success with EQ-I Assessments, Coaching, and Training
In the ever-evolving landscape of the business world, emotional intelligence has emerged as a cornerstone of success and effective leadership. Recognizing this crucial skill, we specialize in providing comprehensive EQ-I assessments, expert 1.1 coaching, and targeted training to elevate emotional intelligence in your team.
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Our services are designed to harness the power of EQ to enhance decision-making, stress management, and relationship-building within your organization. We focus on developing “emotionally intelligent leaders” who can drive innovation and business growth. With our EQ-I 2.0® and EQ 360® tools, we offer tailored approaches to identify and strengthen the emotional intelligence competencies crucial for today's leaders.
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Whether you're looking to refine individual skills or foster a culture of collaboration and emotional awareness across your team, our EQ-I assessments, coaching, and training programs are the keys to unlocking this potential. They are the perfect building blocks for reaching peak leadership performance and ensuring your organization's readiness for any challenge
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