Author : Diana S. Burgan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 13 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (825 download)
Book Synopsis Understanding Emotional Intelligence for Project Management Practitioners by : Diana S. Burgan
Download or read book Understanding Emotional Intelligence for Project Management Practitioners written by Diana S. Burgan and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing use of project management has created increasing importance for developing project management competencies. The need for project success is placing a renewed emphasis on one very unique role--the project manager. Over the years, numerous studies have determined that projects tend to fail because of poor leadership. Leaders are recognizing interpersonal skills as the new benchmark when measuring a leader's effectiveness. One aspect of the interpersonal skills is emotional intelligence (EI). EI is the ability to sense, understand, manage, and apply information toward leadership, motivation, and influence. Research is emerging on the value and applicability of EI and the skills and competencies that are beneficial in the project manager role. This paper presents an overview and the findings of a four-year research effort. It begins by comparing the accidental project manager with the competent project manager. Additionally, the topics of skills and competencies, an overview of emotional intelligence, EI self-assessment, and an overview of the Mayer Salovey Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) ability-based model are discussed. The findings from this paper can contribute to existing EI theory, EI model development, the training and development of project managers, and the interpersonal competencies of those who manage projects. The paper concludes that further research is needed on emotional intelligence and project management, particularly identifying the connection between EI and effective leadership competencies.