Development of managers’ emotional competencies: mind-body training implication
European Journal of Training and Development
ISSN: 2046-9012
Article publication date: 2 November 2015
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to research about the effect of mind–body training on the development of emotional competencies of managers.
Design/methodology/approach
Quasi-experimental design, i.e. before and after (test–retest).
Findings
Results showed that the experimental group, after training, achieved around 15 per cent higher scores compared to results before training on all three subscales of an emotional skills and competence questionnaire (ESCQ-45), a statistically significant improvement in scores. The control group (no training) scores showed no significant difference. This result indicates support for the view that emotional intelligence may be treated as a competency and is responsive to training programmes.
Research limitations/implications
Emotional competencies are still a contested concept. The participants may provide socially desirable responses because of the self-assessment questionnaires. The sample is not a representative sample of European managers; hence, there is a limited generalisability of the results.
Practical implications
These research findings indicate Mind–body training is a practical method for people to improve the management of their emotions, and hence impact positively on core organisational activities.
Originality/value
This is the first research on this mind-body training (emotional relief technique) in an eight-week programme in a management context. The findings indicate the positive impact that can be achieved on emotional competencies scores from this method of self-development.
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Citation
Gruicic, D. and Benton, S. (2015), "Development of managers’ emotional competencies: mind-body training implication", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 39 No. 9, pp. 798-814. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-04-2015-0026
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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