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The WPQei is designed to measure emotional intelligence, and examines this set of personal qualities and competencies within the context of work. It is a short, normative questionnaire comprised of 84 questions that takes about 10 minutes to complete. The WPQei is well-suited for team building, training, and coaching situations.

What the WPQei Measures

The WPQei is based on a conceptual model of emotional intelligence that has seven components. An overall score for emotional intelligence is generated in addition to a score on each of the seven competencies. A narrative report then describes each area in more detail. In addition, the report advises on areas for development, and also identifies respondents’ preferred team role using the Belbin model.

	Emotional Intelligence is a general term underlying effective performance. It involves the ability to understand one's own emotions and feelings and to harness them in support of activities such as thinking, decision making, and communication. People who are "emotionally intelligent" know how to control their emotions and feelings for their own benefit and the benefit of others.
	Innovation assesses creative style and the ability to generate creative responses to business problems. High scorers are innovators who are able to challenge the status quo and take risks to overcome obstacles to change.
	Self-awareness measures an individual's understanding of his or her strengths and weaknesses coupled with drive to improve them. High scorers try to identify what they are good at and the areas where they need to try and improve. They ask for feedback and try to learn from experience.
	Intuition involves using instincts, hunches, and feelings along with facts to guide decisions. High scorers are able to use all these sources of information when making decisions.
	Emotions measures the ability to recognize and understand one's feelings and emotions and to manage their impact on other people. High scorers recognize their mood states and how they can affect their behavior.
	Motivation taps into achievement striving, energy, initiative and persistence. High scorers are driven to achieve for the sake of achievement.
	Empathy measures the ability to take an interest in people and to actively listen to their views, problems and concerns. High scorers have a democratic/participative style. They take a close interest in those they work with and their customers. They make time for people and listen to their views and concerns. They understand the importance of involving people to get their commitment.
	Social Skills involves the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with others. High scorers are skilled at communicating and pulling people together. They lead groups and teams well and enjoy social situations.
	Team Roles and Profile - Effective teamwork depends on team members adjusting to the expertise and capabilities of others. Personality factors enable people to fulfill some team roles and limit their ability to play others. The WPQei provides an insight into these strengths in relation to the eight Belbin team roles.

The WPQei is a comprehensive measure of emotional intelligence in the workplace and is useful for the rigorous assessment of this increasingly important construct.

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