ICEI Update: Conference Certification Workshops Announced

We have received many ICEI presentation submissions, and conference organizers are in the midst of finalizing the speakers list. Individuals who submitted presentations can expect to hear back about the status of their submissions in the coming days, and we will be publishing the list of presenters on the ICEI site in March.

If you are planning to attend ICEI, you may also be interested in attending one of the pre- or post-conference workshops. Certifications workshops for the EQ-i®, EQ-360®, and MSCEIT™ assessments have been scheduled before and after the conference for the convenience of conference attendees. For more information on the certifications or to register, visit the Registration section of the ICEI site and scroll down to Certifications.

We’d also like to remind you that the special early bird registration rate for ICEI conference registration will only be available until midnight on March 31, 2009. Be sure to register now to receive the lowest rate.

Emotional Intelligence vs. Personality

It seems like the issue that never goes away: the question of whether or not Emotional Intelligence is just another aspect of personality. Well, there are probably studies out there that have linked eye color, shoe size, height, weight, freckles, and countless other human attributes to personality. Maybe they can all be subsumed as personality.

Seriously, though, for the doubters, here’s another study looking at the interrelation of cognitive intelligence, personality, and Emotional Intelligence (as measured by the MSCEIT). The study, by Drs. Eric Rossen and John Kranzler from the University of Florida, looked at academic achievement, psychological well-being, peer attachment, positive relations with others, and alcohol use.

The researchers evaluated 150 undergraduate college students. They were administered a number of measures including the Wonderlic Personnel Test (IQ), International Personality Item Pool (personality), and MSCEIT (Emotional Intelligence).

In most of their analyses the cognitive IQ measure accounted for little of the variance – including GPA (grade point average). The Big Five personality components did account for a moderate amount of the variance of a number of factors. Emotional Intelligence contributed to the prediction of positive relations with others and alcohol use. This was above and beyond the contributions of IQ (which were negligible) and personality.

The authors suggest additional studies like this with children and adolescents. As the youth version of the MSCEIT comes closer to fruition, we hope to see dozens of these studies emerge.

Reference: Rossen, Eric & Kranzler, John (2009). Incremental validity of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test Version 2.0 (MSCEIT) after controlling for personality and intelligence.  Journal of Research in Personality, 43, 60-64.

EI, Emotional Self-Efficacy and Academic Success in British Secondary Schools

The significant progress that educators in the United Kingdom have made in recognizing the importance of Emotional Intelligence and integrating it into school curriculums can be seen in the success of the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) program, on which we have often reported here in the EI Insider. The following study, submitted by Pamela Qualter, a lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Lancashire, is further evidence of this dedication to providing students with far more than book smarts.

This study examined the long-term effects of Emotional Intelligence and emotional self-efficacy on scholastic achievement in British adolescents. Participants were 628 male and female secondary school students. They completed the following tests during the first few weeks of secondary school (Year 7): an assessment of EI (MSCEIT YV) and cognitive ability, an assessment of emotional self-efficacy (EQ-i: YV) and personality questionnaires. Academic achievement data were collected at Year 9 and Year 11. Structural equation modeling analyses showed that EI has direct effects on Standard Assessment Tests (SAT) and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) English performance for boys, but not girls.  In contrast, emotional self efficacy directly predicts SAT and GCSE English scores for girls, but not boys.  In science, EI and emotional self-efficacy do not predict SAT or GCSE performance for boys; for girls, EI directly impacts on SAT scores, and indirectly predicts GCSE Science performance via its relationship with SAT performance. 

Further analysis showed that emotional self-efficacy and EI act as moderators of the effects of cognitive ability on academic achievement.  For example, it was found that boys who have high emotional self-efficacy and high cognitive abilities outperform all other males in GCSE English language and English literature; girls high on EI and cognitive ability perform better than girls of a similar cognitive ability, but lower EI, on GCSE maths, English literature, English language and science. It was therefore concluded that opportunities to develop EI and increase emotional self efficacy may offer educators significant opportunities to improve educational achievement.

Upcoming MSCEIT and EI Skills Certification: New Haven, CT

The EI Skills Group will be hosting a MSCEIT and EI Skills certification workshop on March 9, 10, and 11, 2009 in New Haven, Connecticut. This unique workshop offers attendees the opportunity to learn to administer the MSCEIT using a program developed by MSCEIT co-author Dr. David Caruso. The workshop also provides additional Emotional Intelligence coaching specifically for the workshop participants, providing examples of EI skills in action, assisting participants to develop their own skills, and then teaching participants how to better apply their skills in their lives.

For more information on the workshop or to register, visit the EI Skills Group site, or contact David Caruso or Susan Kornacki.

Upcoming MSCEIT Certification with Susan Kornacki

If you are seeking accreditation for our popular ability-based assessment of Emotional Intelligence, the MSCEIT™, the MHS UK office will be partnering with Susan Kornacki of EI Skills Group to host a 3-day MSCEIT accreditation course in late January, 2009. When it comes to the MSCEIT, Susan Kornacki is one of our most experienced training partners as she works closely with Dr. David Caruso, one of the assessment’s authors. If you are interested in participating in this accreditation, please contact our UK office at customerservice-uk@mhs.com for further details on dates, location and how to register.

A Practical Guide to the MSCEIT—An MHS White Paper

   

Since its first publication in 2002, the MSCEIT has been used to determine Emotional Intelligence abilities and how they can be applied across a variety of occupations. In the following white paper, David Caruso, EI pioneer and co-author of this ability based test, shares lessons and best practices he has amassed over his years of experience with using the tool.

View the white paper

More Than 50 Reasons to Attend ICEI Chicago 2008

A complete list of our more that 50 confirmed speakers and poster sessions has now been added to the ICEI conference site. This list features many pioneers in the field of Emotional Intelligence, including Dr. Peter Salovey, Dr. Reuven BarOn, Dr. David Caruso, Dr. Howard Book, and Dr. Steven Stein. It is rare that so many prominent EI experts come together for one event, and rarer still that they be supported by a veritable who’s who of successful EI practitioners. This year’s presenters come from all manner of industries and positions, assuring that, no matter where your EI interests lie, at ICEI you will find several experts on hand with experience relevant to you.

To make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exciting event, register now before our Early Bird discounted rate ends at midnight on Monday March 31st.

MSCEIT Post Conference Certification Workshop Added
Immediately following ICEI 2008, the EI Skills Group will be offering a unique opportunity to be certified in the use of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test by one of the test’s authors: Dr. David Caruso. In his work with the EI Skills group, Dr. Caruso has focused on the unique benefits of using an ability-based test of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace. This post-conference workshop will be ideal for those individuals looking to become certified in the MSCEIT while also learning exactly how this model of Emotional Intelligence fits into a work environment. For more information on the workshop, download the certification details, and if you have any questions, contact David Caruso at david@eiskills.com or 203-219-7212.

For full information on ICEI 2008, including full listings of speakers and workshops, visit www.mhs.com/icei.

MSCEIT and Transformational Leadership

A research study recently conducted by an HR Business Partner at a leading global consumer goods organization based in the UK looked into correlations between a leader’s Emotional Intelligence and his or her followers’ perspectives of the leader’s leadership behaviours. The study used the MSCEIT to examine the relationship between the leaders’ Emotional Intelligence and the extent to which they were perceived as transformational leaders.

The emotional perception branch of MSCEIT scores displayed correlations with individualised support, providing an appropriate model, articulating a vision, and fostering the acceptance of group goals, suggesting that followers view leaders as more effective when they are adept at perceiving emotions in the leadership role.

The emotional facilitation branch of the MSCEIT results displayed some moderate correlations when it came to the individualised support behaviour, suggesting the follower’s perception of transformational leadership is less informed by the leader’s personal experience of emotion.

The emotional understanding branch correlations indicated an interesting mix of positive and negative correlations. Understanding emotions showed positive correlations with intellectual stimulation, high performance expectations and articulating a vision, and negative correlations with providing an appropriate model, fostering the acceptance of group goals and contingent reward behaviour.

In considering the correlations of leader Emotional Intelligence and the follower’s perception of transformational leadership, this study suggests some factors by which the leader has the greatest potential to influence the follower by using Emotional Intelligence, as measured by the MSCEIT. From a follower perspective, two key branches of the MSCEIT were found to show reasonable correlations [no correlations were statistically significant due to a small sample size (37)]: perceiving emotions and understanding emotions. Perceiving emotions allows leaders to be aware of their own emotions and, perhaps more importantly, to accurately identify the emotions of individual followers. Given the positive correlations with individualised support, providing an appropriate role-model and articulating a vision, it could be suggested that followers respond to these more supportive behaviours when they feel the leader identifies with their emotional needs.

On the other hand, understanding emotions could be considered an ability that provides a leader with information on what makes people tick. The divide between positive correlations (transformational leadership behaviours) and negative correlations (supportive behaviours) suggests that leaders must demonstrate knowledge of their followers to strike a behavioural balance. In particular, leaders need to challenge followers with high performance expectations and intellectual stimulation whilst also supporting them with contingent reward behaviour, being an appropriate role model, and fostering the acceptance of group goals. Similarly, other research has shown that a leader’s greater understanding of emotions and a greater emotional vocabulary does not necessarily guarantee superior emotional behaviour. Put simply, just because an individual understands what behaviour may be appropriate, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will always engage in it.

MSCEIT™ essential to training at a top Dutch electronics firm

We always enjoy sharing best practice stories in the EI Insider, and we have one such story for you this month, featuring the MSCEIT^™.

A top Dutch electronics company, seeking a program that would allow its employees build on their personal and professional development, recently partnered with New Haven Consulting Group Inc. (NHCG) to incorporate the MSCEIT into its regular training curriculum. Through this collaborative effort, NHCG was able to develop a two-day Emotional Intelligence workshop that allows participants to fully understand the scope of their MSCEIT test results, as well as how to apply that understanding to challenging situations. NHCG continues its partnership with this company, providing high quality workshops on a global scale.

Examples like this one show us how Emotional Intelligence tools are quite powerful for use in targeted assessment initiatives. We also see how the success of these assessment initiatives can result in repeat business for consultants like NHCG as organizations apply the detailed assessment results in various development programs.

MSCEIT™ and EQ-i® workshops in the UK

There are a number of opportunities for new users in the UK and Europe to attend workshops hosted by expert users of both the MSCEIT^™ and the EQ-i^®.

MSCEIT Certification, 5th – 7th November in London with Susan David
This MSCEIT Certification Programme, designed by MHS and Susan David, provides detailed coverage of the Mayer-Salovey model of Emotional Intelligence and the MSCEIT. Dr Susan David, founder and director of Evidence Based Psychology, will present the workshop. Susan was certified by the originators of Emotional Intelligence theory, Professors Peter Salovey and Jack Mayer and is a world leader in Emotional Intelligence theory, research, and practice. For more information on the workshop, please see this PDF.
EQ-i Advanced Workshop, 7th November at Woburn Safari Lodge, Bedfordshire
As we mentioned previously, there is a unique opportunity coming up this November for EQ-i users. Ei World and MHS are sponsoring an EQ-i practioner workshop with creator Dr. Reuven BarOn who will be joining by conference call. Geetu Bharwaney and Adèle MacKinlay of Ei World will also be presenting at the event, with support from Paul Vella of MHS. Paul will be contributing a round-up of the latest developments in MHS’ Emotional Intelligence tools, including new report formats for the EQ-i. This event will allow you to network with other qualified EQ-i users while helping you sharpen your skills and grow your confidence and competence in using the EQ-i tool.

For further details of the event and booking enquiries, please contact MHS UK on +44 (0)1635 551122 customerserviceuk@mhs.com
MSCEIT Certification, 21st – 23th November at Cambridge University with EI Skills Group
Enhance your understanding of the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso ability model of Emotional Intelligence and the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) at a workshop presented by the EI Skills Group. The course is made up of two segments: a 2-day MSCEIT certification and a 1-day EI skill building workshop.

The 2-day MSCEIT certification course is facilitated by David Caruso. David is the co-developer of the MSCEIT test and co-author of The Emotionally Intelligent Manager, released in 2004. He is one of the world’s leading experts on Emotional Intelligence, having published dozens of articles on the topic.

The 1-day EI skill building course features EI Skills Group President Susan Kornacki. Susan is globally recognised as the top-rated EI trainer on the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso ability model, being one of only five MSCEIT train-the-trainers in the world. She has written articles on the topic of Emotional Intelligence and, recently, co-authored a chapter in the book Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life (2006). She was also an important contributor to the Emotional Intelligence in Everyday Life Workbook (2006), and the lead developer of a series of activities, reflections and exercises titled “Teaching Emotional Intelligence Skills to Others (2006)”.

Please contact David Caruso (david@eiskills.com 001 203 219-7212) or Susan Kornacki (susan@eiskills.com 001 508 868-3741) for more information on the course. Class size is limited, so be sure to contact David or Susan as soon as possible to reserve a place.