
Christine Fourie
UNISA, South AfricaPresentation Title:
A Qualitative Illuminative Evaluation of Emotional Intelligence Training as Transformative Learning
Abstract
The study focuses on emotional
intelligence (EI) training, which is known to promote socio-emotional
competencies and behaviours for business success. The study seeks to illuminate
the extent to which the Minnaar EQ Dynamics Self-Awareness Programme facilitates
transformative learning in EI including its spill-over effects in the
workplace. Qualitative illuminative research on the transformative learning
effect of EI training, and especially its spill-over effect into the workplace,
is scant. The study employed a retrospective qualitative case study design with
semi-structured interviews as guided by an illuminative evaluation methodology.
The ATLAS.ti software programme was utilised to analyse the data collected from
nine training programme participants employed in a mining company situated in
Gauteng. The findings illuminated transformative learning pertaining to
intrapersonal and interpersonal domains of EI which positively spilled over to
social interactions in the working environment. Some aspects of the training
methodology appeared to have contributed to the transformative learning
effects. The findings attest to the value of investing in evidence based EI
training programmes that facilitate transformative learning. The findings
underscore the role of transformative EI training in fostering personal growth
and development, positive relationships, effective communication and a
conducive work environment for organisational success.
Biography
Christine Fourie
has completed her PHD in Management Studies at the age of 39 years from UNISA, South
Africa. She is also an accredited Whole Brain Practitioner for NBI instruments
and accredited in Belbin Team Roles Assessments. She has been managing the
emotional intelligence training division in Group Dynamics (Pty) Ltd since
2016.