2009/09/18 by Richard E. Boyatzis
Engineering · Psychology · #Artificial intelligence #Computer science #Conceptualization #Creativity #Creativity in Education and Neuroscience #Emotional Intelligence and Performance #Emotional intelligence #Empirical research #Engineering #Engineering ethics #Epistemology #Foundation (evidence) #Knowledge management #Originality #Personality Traits and Psychology #Political science #Psychology #Scholarship #Social psychology #Value (mathematics)
paper · doi:10.1108/02621710910987647
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Purpose Development of competencies needed to be effective managers and leaders requires research and theory that can drive future scholarship and application. This introductory essay to this special issue of JMD seeks to focus on competencies in organizations in Europe and a broader conceptualization of emotional intelligence. Design/methodology/approach Competencies are defined and an overview is provided for the papers that will follow with original research on competencies, their link to performance in various occupations, and their development. Findings Emotional, social and cognitive intelligence competencies predict effectiveness in professional, management and leadership roles in many sectors of society. It addition, these competencies can be developed in adults. Research limitations/implications As an introductory essay, the paper lays the foundation for the following papers in this issue. Practical implications Competencies needed in order to be effective can be developed. Originality/value Despite widespread application, there are few published studies of the empirical link between competencies and performance. There are even fewer published studies showing that they can be developed. The special issue will add to both literatures. There is widespread confusion as to the definition of emotional intelligence; the paper offers some clarification.