Analysis Of Emotional Intelligence And Multiple Intelligences Model

Emotional Intelligence Test Results

Discuss about the Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Intelligence for Gardner MI Model.

In the following article, three results of the Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test and Howard Gardner Model test, performed for me, by myself and two other people (a friend and a colleague) were analysed and compared to find my strengths and weaknesses, as well as to understand and identify my future scope of development and growth (Goleman, 2006; Goleman and Boyatzis 2017; Smith 2002; Gardner 2000; Gardner 2018)

Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test performed on me gave an EQ score of 0 (which implies that I am emotionally cold, and rarely show concern about others though processes. It helps me to take decisions in an assertive manner but also can unintentionally make others upset). When filled by 2 other people (one colleague and one friend) both also showed a result of 0, which implicates the same emotional qualities identified by the self test. This showed that the results were consistent with how I perceived my own emotional quotient as well as how others viewed my emotional status. Both my friend and colleague agreed that I was emotionally distant and cold, and rarely considered opinions of others on myself, and believed in a headstrong and assertive attitude towards things. This is very helpful strategy for me to make decisions easily and more quickly, considering facts more objectively and logically, and not emotionally. However, such logical approach towards life also resulted in me alienating others and hurting the sentiments of many, who felt I am too outspoken and even rude. Even though I rarely intend to upset others, the straightforward attitude and emotional distance from other often results in me unintentionally upsetting few people.

The Howard Gardner MI model that I filled for myself showed strong aptitude for music, spatial-visual acuity, interpersonal and linguistic skills, while it showed that Logical-mathematical skills needed improvement. The tables below show the results and the graphs of the test results after completion by me as well as 2 other individuals on me (a friend and a colleague).

Table 1: Result of Howard Gardner MI model as filled out by myself

Table 2: Result of Howard Gardner MI model as filled out by a colleague

Table 3: Result of Howard Gardner MI model as filled out by a friend

Table 4: Comparison of scores from self assessment and assessments by colleague and a friend.

Howard Gardner MI Model Results

Figure 5: Graphical representation of the comparison of results from Howard Gardner MI model.

The average scores from the three results of the Howar5d Gardner Model showed the following scores: Musical (33.33); Linguistic (31.33); Interpersonal (30); Bodily-Kinaesthetic (29); Logical-Mathematical (28.33); Spatial-Visual (27.66) and Intrapersonal (26).

Table 6: Average scores for each skill in the Howard Gardner Model.

From the Howard Gardner Model, it was evident that my key strengths lied in musical and linguistic skills, while it also showed a weak intrapersonal skill. The strongest of these skills is the musical skill or musical ability, which involves a certain level of awareness, appreciation and the ability to use sounds. This also means the ability to recognize tonal and rhythmic patterns, and have clear understanding of the relation between sounds and emotions/feelings. These skills are important in the performance of musical pieces, sing songs, review a piece of music, train someone to play a music instrument and even specify the kind of music that can be used for telephone system and receptions. Professions like musicians, party planners, music producers, piano tuners, singers, acoustic and sound engineers, DJ, entertainers, environment and noise advisors and voice coach’s cab are benefited from such skills (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). Such skills can be developed with music, sounds and rhythms.

Strong linguistic skills also imply strength with words and language, both written and spoken. It also means an ability to retain, interpret and explain ideas and information using language, and show the ability to comprehend the relation between meaning and communication. These skills can help to write out steps, speak on a topic, change a piece of work, write a speech, comment on an event, and use a negative or positive approach to a story. The skills can be useful in many professions like radio professionals, lawyers, linguists, writers, speakers, trainers, media consultants, copywriters, English tutors, poets, journalists, editors, PR consultants, and television and (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018).

My emotional coldness that was analysed by Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test showed that I have the ability to consider facts and not get too emotionally involved in a situation, which I  consider both a strength and a weakness, depending upon the circumstance.

The competencies that I believe I need to develop to ensure continued professional and personal development are: Intrapersonal skills, spatial visual skills, and bodily kinaesthetic skills. My aim is to improve their scores to 30 or above, thereby showing markedly significant improvement in my overall skills and abilities as a professional.

Strengths and Weaknesses Identified

Interpersonal Skill implies the ability to perceive the feelings of other people. This skill helps to relate to others, interpret behaviours and communication as well as comprehend the relation between people and their circumstances (including other people). The key skills involved in this aspect includes the ability to analyse moods from facial expressions, express feelings using body languages, affect other’s feelings through a planned approach and counsel or coach another person. This skill helps in the development of communication, teamwork, cooperation and contacts between people (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). This is a very important skill which can further help to develop leadership abilities (Chen and Rybak 2017)

The Spatial-Visual skills depend upon the spatial and visual cognition or perceptions, making visual image or pictorial imagination and expression. This helps to comprehend relationships between images and their imp-lied meanings, and between space and effects. Such skills are useful for creation of designs (like for costumes, decorations, paintings, architectures); help to understand or decipher painting, design layouts of places, design logos of companies or buildings or any other objects related to out day to day life. Such skills are important for artists, cartoonists, designers, story-boarders, photographers, architects, sculptors, engineers, consultants, planners and even inventors (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). This skill will be helpful for me to be able to design and visualize my plan, and therefore help in its implementation (Nguyen et al. 2014)

Bodily Kinaesthetic skills is related the control of the body movements, and involves certain levels of manual dexterity, physical agility and a sense of balance (Frosh 2015). It also includes coordination between the body and eye movements. Such activity is important for acts like juggling, showing sports abilities, flipping objects, mimic others actions (acting as mime) and explain something, fly kites or flip pancakes. This ability is important to coach someone on effective work posture and understand safe workspace ergonomics. This ability involves physical experience and movement as well as the senses of touch and feeling. Developing these skills is important for several professions like actors, dancers, sports personnel, soldiers and drivers (Gardner 2017; Gardner 2018). This skill can help me understand safe working practices and its relation to ergonomics, and therefore be able to support the workforce to foster safe working place (Diers-Sarasin 2016).

The following table is the Johari window of the above analysis:

Conclusion:

Using the Daniel Goleman’ Emotional Intelligence test and Howard Gardner Model, I was able to understand that I had strong skills in musicality and linguistic ability, while showing the weakness in interpersonal, spatial visual and bodily kinaesthetic skills. I believe that through the development of these skills, I would be able to promote personal and professional development, and further my career.

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