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Never has the term 'Buyer Beware' been so appropriate.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Just knowing where to start when selecting an Emotional Intelligence assessment or psychometric tool can be an absolute minefield. An increasing number of companies are all promoting and selling their own versions of Emotional Intelligence assessment.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Following our extensive research of a variety of seemingly credible Emotional Intelligence assessments, our preferred assessment tool of choice is the EQ-i 2.0 licensed by Canadian publisher MHS (Multi-Health Systems).\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"attrs\":{\"level\":3},\"content\":[{\"text\":\"So, why the EQ-i 2.0?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"bullet_list\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"It remains the world’s only scientifically validated Emotional Intelligence assessment for the world of commerce and industry.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The report which is produced following the completion of the online questionnaire is NOT a reflection of personality, but rather a snapshot of EQ competencies which can be quickly interpreted (by an accredited EQ-i facilitator) and immediately put to good use with the trusting (and often, paying, client).\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The report provides a vast array of information for the accredited facilitator to interrogate. This includes, but isn’t restricted to:-\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"bullet_list\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"The time taken for the participant to complete the online questionnaire.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Whether the individual completing the assessment was focused, indecisive or interrupted when completing the online assessment.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Inconsistencies in the answers provided by the participant. As the same questions are asked more than once but presented differently, the EQ-i 2.0 assessment establishes and records any inconsistencies in the answers provided. It may identify that the individual has an overly optimistic view of their EQ competencies, or an overly pessimistic view. Either way, having this information to hand provides the EI facilitator with information which can add value to the feedback session with the participant.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Helpful tips on how to balance specific EQ competencies so that the participant can boost their personal effectiveness.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"It is not uncommon for participants to have imbalances within their EQ-i 2.0 assessment scores. The fact that the individual has scored high on one or more specific EQ competencies does not automatically qualify them to believe or claim that they have a High EQ.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"For example, a combination of high assertiveness and low impulse control can become a major issue for a manager if these competencies are imbalanced. High empathy and low emotional expression can also become problematic if not balanced out through personal coaching and ongoing participant effort.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"attrs\":{\"level\":3},\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Conclusion\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Whichever Emotional Intelligence assessment you choose, please consider:-\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"bullet_list\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"What is your desired outcome from completing an Emotional Intelligence assessment?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"What values do you hope to gain from undertaking an Emotional Intelligence assessment?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Is the Emotional Intelligence assessment you are steering towards the best choice for your circumstances and goals?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"What reputation and credibility does the provider have in the Emotional Intelligence arena?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Are you completely committed to developing your Emotional Intelligence capability following your Emotional Intelligence assessment and feedback session?\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"attrs\":{\"level\":3},\"content\":[{\"text\":\"About The Author\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Scott Watson is an acknowledged authority in developing emotionally intelligent managers and teams. More than 20,000 existing and aspiring managers across the globe have enjoyed and benefited from Scott’s Emotional Intelligence training courses, Executive Coaching and Emotional Intelligence Coaching.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},\"component\":\"simple-centered\"},{\"_uid\":\"93c4f877-5b21-4e06-81ac-63be62a1949c\",\"label\":\"Our courses\",\"title\":\"why not take a look at one of our training courses?\",\"courses\":[\"2ef9c777-120a-4ea3-96b9-02a54ad3642c\",\"7c95f378-d4c8-44f8-8058-d3fbc6acc33d\"],\"component\":\"two-column-with-sign-up-courses\"},{\"_uid\":\"dd74f31e-748a-4948-8d47-906c1d8a6a6c\",\"colour\":\"lightblue\",\"component\":\"simple-justified\",\"top_title\":\"it all starts with a chat.\",\"bottom_title\":\"When will be good for you?\",\"left_btn_url\":{\"id\":\"7dfdfa78-178c-4bda-914d-b5a383a2396c\",\"url\":\"\",\"linktype\":\"story\",\"fieldtype\":\"multilink\",\"cached_url\":\"contact-us\"},\"right_btn_url\":{\"id\":\"\",\"url\":\"tel:0845 052 3701\",\"linktype\":\"url\",\"fieldtype\":\"multilink\",\"cached_url\":\"tel:0845 052 3701\"},\"left_btn_label\":\"contact us\",\"right_btn_label\":\"give us a call\"}],\"meta\":{\"_uid\":\"953527b1-22de-454a-832f-594d30799702\",\"title\":\"How to Choose an Emotional Intelligence Assessment\",\"plugin\":\"meta-fields\",\"description\":\"\"},\"component\":\"post\",\"description\":\"\"}","full_slug":"summit-blog/how-to-choose-an-emotional-intelligence-assessment","uuid":"e3b99884-7af6-4656-b983-1b70f54d0dc1","first_published_at":"2021-10-29T08:45:27.000Z","created_at":"2021-10-29T13:23:03.346Z"}},{"node":{"name":"Unconscious Bias - Affinity Bias","content":"{\"_uid\":\"e2ae8dec-be8c-4c75-952d-868c11b04f1f\",\"body\":[{\"_uid\":\"df55ea23-a7f3-4b75-891b-0d6abf5cf3b3\",\"label\":\"Knowledge Centre\",\"title\":\"Unconscious Bias - Affinity Bias\",\"content\":{\"type\":\"doc\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"heading\",\"attrs\":{\"level\":3},\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Affinity Bias\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"When we get along really well with someone, when we create deep rapport, it is mostly because we find something in common with the other person. There seems to be a default programme in our brain that goes “You are like me...so I like you!”.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"While this thinking can prove very helpful when bonding with others (and this works with everyone, we just have to dig deep enough to find something in common with the other person), this feeling of rapport does risk stopping us from evaluating a person based on their merits.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"heading\",\"attrs\":{\"level\":4},\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Here are two typical scenarios we noticed in recruitment and selection processes:\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"ordered_list\",\"attrs\":{\"order\":1},\"content\":[{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"An applicant studied at the same school/university we did. Wow, that must mean that they are intelligent, competent and a really good fit for the team, right?.  Why? Because we intelligent, competent and a really good fit with the team, and it is often difficult to imagine that someone with a similar background could be so very different in personality, effectiveness and team spirit.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]},{\"type\":\"list_item\",\"content\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"When working with an organisation on their recruitment strategy, Summit had the opportunity to review the CVs of applicants that had been discarded or not put forward for the first round of interviews during a recent recruitment campaign.\",\"type\":\"text\"}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"When we observed that 90% of all the applicants from University X had been put into the “Don’t call us, we’ll call you.” pile, we asked whether that common thread had been noticed by the HR team responsible for sifting applications. The answer was that “We don’t have anything against that University or their students, but if you know anything about town X, you know that people from there don’t like to move away, so why should we bother inviting them?”\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"OUCH!\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"Affinity bias can be used very positively when it comes to sales or negotiations, because we tend to agree better quality deals with those we like (check Cialdinis’s laws of influence and persuasion).\",\"type\":\"text\"}]},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"text\":\"But if you and/or your organisation uses affinity bias as a shortcut for making well-thought out and rational decisions, you risk trusting our instincts more than your reason. 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