Department(s)

Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Document Type

Article

Version Deposited

Published version

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

emotional intelligence, relationship intelligence, team-based practice

Abstract

This article aims to examine the impact of developing and applying relationship intelligence in team-based practice to provide a clear understanding of the role relationship intelligence plays in team productivity in mainland China. Relationship intelligence, a component of emotional intelligence, focuses on interpersonal interactions that are crucial in team-building but receives less attention. Exploratory qualitative research was undertaken, with emotional intelligence as the theoretical framework and the input-process-output criteria indicating group effectiveness. Data collection was based on semi-structured interviews with managers and staff of the private sector based in mainland China after utilizing the Strengths Deployment Inventory 2.0 as a learning tool. The findings identify three ways in which the integration of relationship intelligence positively affected team practice: high overall performance, a positive work climate, and improved attitudes toward coworkers and work-related tasks. The positive outcomes provide researchers and practitioners with valuable information on how relationship intelligence might be leveraged to enhance communication, collaboration, and overall team performance.

Publication Title

SAGE Open

E-ISSN

21582440

Volume

14

Issue

2

DOI

10.1177/21582440241239818

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Publication can be accessed at this link: https://10.1177/21582440241239818

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