Emotional intelligence (EQ) has emerged as a critical competence for career and organizational success. EQ defines how we manage ourselves and how we relate to others. Emotional intelligence exists at the core of who we are as human beings. In fact, we are ‘hardwired’ for emotions – they drive everything we do.

The good news is that EQ can be developed!

Crescendo Inc., is pleased to offer Assessment, Coaching and Training to support Emotional Intelligence Development.

EQ Assessment

What is my emotional intelligence? What are my strengths, limitations and opportunities? The answers to these questions and many more can be found in the EQ-i®. Crescendo Inc. has administered more than 1,000 EQ-i® assessments since 1999. Participants appreciate the personal insights gained as a result of the instrument. The EQ-i® is available online and takes 15-20 minutes to complete.

What does the EQ-i® measure?

Total EQ Intrapersonal Self regard, Emotional Self Awareness, Assertiveness, Independence & Self-actualization Interpersonal Empathy, Social Responsibility & Interpersonal Relationship Stress Management Stress Tolerance & Impulse Control Adaptability Reality Testing, Flexibility & Problem Solving General Mood Optimism & Happiness

EQ Coaching

We offer 3 levels of EQ Coaching.

• Level One Coaching provides participants with a copy of their confidential EQ-i® report and a 1-hour debrief session with an EQ-i®. Certified coach to review results.
• Level Two Coaching adds a structured EQ development planning process to the assessment and debrief completed in Level One.
• Level Three Coaching adds key milestone and accountability follow-up coaching to the actions completed in Levels One and Two.

EQ Training

We offer EQ training options to meet your needs in the following areas:

Awareness:
Introductory, awareness sessions address the following questions - What is emotional intelligence, why is it relevant and how can it be developed?

Development:
Using information from their EQ-i® assessment, 1:1 debrief and structured pre-work, participants will identify the EQ competencies most critical to their success. At the end of the training session, they will be prepared to implement the personal EQ development plan they created.

EQ-i® Certification:
The EQ-i® Certification training will teach you what you need to know to successfully administer the EQ-i®. The session is designed to provide hands-on practice to help you internalize and strengthen your skill at interpreting and debriefing the EQ-i®. At the end of EQ-i® Certification, you will understand the Bar On model and concepts of emotional intelligence as well as the science behind the instrument.

Note: This program has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Psychology for 21 Continuing Education Hours.