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Evaluating a Sample ECR Report

Posted by Stacey Newman on Friday, February 18, 2011

Consider this scenario: Jack is a 30 year-old accountant in an international finance company. His manager regards him as being a very competent and diligent person who has a great deal of integrity. 

The company is currently identifying 10 - 15 young managers that are seen to have high potential. Jack's name has been mentioned on a few occasions by come of the other senior managers as someone with a lot of potential. 

By taking the ECR™ self-assessment both Jack and his manager will gain a better insight into his EQ strengths. Once he completes the assessment, Jack will receive an 18 page report and one-to-one feedback from his coach. His manager will then be able to assess his suitability for promotion and to outline the various skills and competencies which he will need to develop in order to make his case more favourable. 

Now let's have a look at his profile summary on the ECR™.



Evaluating Jack's ECR™ Report


After examining Jack's individual report, we can gain some insight into his potential as a leader. 

What does Jack's profile suggest about his current levels of Emotional Intelligence? 

Overall, we can see from the report that his level of EQ is very positive and is in the effective range, and typical of the general population. However, what the report also tells us, is that he has scope to improve his three lowest competencies - relationship skills, adaptability and particularly his empathy. 

What strengths does Jack bring to his current role in the organization? 

Jack brings great strengths to his current role particularly in the areas of self-confidence and optimism. He has good levels of self-regard and can sustain high levels of motivation. He appears to work well under pressure and maintains a positive outlook in the face of setbacks. 

What are the challenges Jack might encounter if he was placed in charge of a large team? 

While Jack is clearly competent in his job, his interpersonal skills are clearly in need of development if he is to get the best out of his team and progress to a more senior position within the organization. If he does not address these areas, he could be in danger of de-motivating his team and not achieving his potential. 

What are the specific competencies and skills that Jack needs to develop if he is to step up to leadership positions? 

Jack needs to develop his interpersonal skills, particularly empathy, and to adopt a more open and adaptable approach. He needs to take greater interest in his team and spend more one-to-one time with them. He would be advised to ask for other people's opinions more often and genuinely listen to their point of view before rushing in with his own viewpoints. 

If you are interested in taking an ECR™ assessment and receiving a comprehensive ECR development report, visit on EQ products page. Alternatively, if you have in questions about using our assessment within your organization we'd love to hear from you: contact us

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Healthy, Wealthy & Wise at Work

Posted by Stacey Newman on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Yes, these are uncertain times. Some of the old economic certainties have given way and we've had to rethink and recalibrate what really matters. We don't know what the future holds, but we do know that in addition to financial security, our most enduring wealth is still to found in our emotional and spiritual health. Last year in a article 'Why happiness is good for business' I wrote about the impact that a happy workplace culture had on the bottom-line in business. This year I'd like to continue that theme and provide seven key strategies for helping employees sustain greater health, wealth and wisdom at work. 

Martyn 

TIPS for Building Your Emotional Wealth

1. Relationships - Get connected 

2. Compassion - Try a little kindness 

3. Go with the 'Flow' 

4. Cultivate Optimism - Look on the Bright Side 

5. Smile and the World Smiles with You 

6. All Work and No Play....

7. Fit Body, Fit Mind

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RocheMartin: Bringing Light Into Little Lives

Posted by Stacey Newman on Wednesday, October 27, 2010


For the next 10 days, with the help of RocheMartin and other friends, I will be travelling in Uganda.  I'm on the way to Dublin airport as I write. In Uganda I will be working with former child soldiers, aids orphans and former sex slaves.  The charity I'm going with, called 'Zest4Kidz', is an Irish organisation working solely with the intention of bringing hope and a future to these traumatised children and teens.  As the youngest member of the team, I will be working along with a group of 6 other volunteers from Dublin.  We will be helping out at a number of Zest4Kidz centres in Northern Uganda, spending time with the kids, playing lots of football I imagine and giving them our friendship.  I'm really excited to be able to be involved in this amazing experience and, on my return, I will have plenty of stories to share with you all.  Thanks again Martyn Newman for your very generous donation and for helping to make this possible.

Daniel Broderick (Aged 16- almost)

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