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EQ-i 2.0®

Emotional Quotient-Inventory™ 2.0

Assess emotional intelligence with an intuitive model, custom reports, and easy online admin

OVERVIEW

The Emotional Quotient Inventory™ 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0®) is a comprehensive assessment designed to measure and enhance an individual’s emotional intelligence (EI). Informed by scientific advancements and professional insights from the original EQ-i®, this second-generation tool delivers a refined, data-driven approach to evaluating and strengthening EI.

With its evidence-based framework, the EQ-i 2.0® provides valuable insights into emotional competencies, empowering individuals to develop self-awareness, improve interpersonal relationships, and optimize decision-making. Whether applied in personal growth, leadership development, or organizational strategy, this tool serves as a powerful catalyst for fostering emotional intelligence and driving meaningful performance outcomes.

Administration Type

Self

Administration Time

15 to 20 Minutes

Translations

English (UK)
Arabic
Spanish
French
Danish
Portuguese
Swedish
German

Chinese
Dutch
Norwegian
Serbian

Format(s)

Online (Administration & Scoring)

Norms

US
Canada
UK
Ireland
Sweden
Dutch

Global
Australia
South Africa
Netherlands

Reports

EQ-i 2.0 Workplace Report
EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report
Workplace EQ 360
Leadership EQ 360
EQ-i 2.0 Group Report
EQ-i 2.0 Higher Education Report

FEATURES

Comprehensive EI Assessment: Generate a total EI score, along with five composite scores that analyze distinct aspects of emotional and social functioning, providing a holistic understanding of an individual’s strengths and development areas.
Workplace Impact & Tailored Strategies: Gain deep insights into how EI influences workplace performance—enhancing conflict resolution, change management, teamwork, and decision-making. Personalized strategies empower individuals to apply their results effectively.
Connecting Insights & Driving Growth: Instantly recognize patterns between subscales to help participants leverage their EI strengths while addressing areas for improvement, fostering greater emotional awareness and adaptability.

Well-Being Indicator for Holistic Development: Evaluate an individual’s level of happiness and overall well-being, unlocking additional opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Multi-Level Approach to EI Development: Implement targeted solutions at every organizational level, creating a structured pathway for cultivating emotional intelligence across teams, leadership, and workplace culture.
Actionable, Insightful Reports: Designed for clarity and impact, reports offer straightforward instructions, interpretation guidelines, and data-driven content—ensuring individuals and organizations are equipped for success.

Reports

EQ-i 2.0 Workplace Report

Designed for diverse coaching and development environments, the EQ-i 2.0® report provides a comprehensive analysis of emotional intelligence in the workplace. With tailored insights and practical strategies, it empowers individuals to enhance collaboration, strengthen professional relationships, and navigate workplace dynamics effectively.

Both coach and client versions ensure targeted guidance, making it a versatile tool for improving emotional intelligence in various professional contexts. Key applications include:

Workplace Report

EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report

The EQ-i 2.0® Leadership Report provides a comprehensive analysis of emotional intelligence (EI) through four key leadership dimensions: Authenticity, Coaching, Insight, and Innovation. By evaluating these areas, the report helps leaders gain a deeper understanding of their EI strengths and opportunities for growth.

For an added layer of insight, clients’ results can be benchmarked against top-performing leaders, offering a valuable comparison to drive leadership excellence. The report also highlights leadership and organizational implications, identifies potential derailers, and provides targeted strategies for development, empowering leaders to maximize their impact.

Leadership Report

Key Applications:

Leadership Development: Strengthen emotional intelligence to drive effective leadership.
Executive Coaching & Development: Provide tailored coaching insights to enhance leadership performance.

High-Potential Leadership Programs: Identify and develop future leaders with exceptional EI.
Benchmarking Against Top Leaders: Compare results with elite leadership profiles to guide personal growth.

EQ-i 2.0® Group Report

The EQ-i 2.0® Group Report enables organizations to assess and enhance emotional intelligence at the team level. By consolidating individual EQ-i 2.0® scores, this report provides a team-wide perspective, facilitating discussions around strengths, challenges, and strategies for improvement—all while maintaining participant anonymity.

With a clear overview of group dynamics, the report offers actionable insights to strengthen collaboration, improve workplace interactions, and optimize team performance. It also explores organizational implications and recommends targeted development strategies to unlock a team’s full potential.

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Key Applications:

Team Feedback & EI Insights: Evaluate emotional intelligence at the collective level.
Team Building & Collaboration: Foster stronger interpersonal connections and workplace synergy.

Enhancing Group Dynamics: Address challenges and strengthen team interactions.
Organizational Summaries & Strategic Planning: Utilize EI-driven insights to refine workplace strategies.

Reliability: Ensuring Consistency in Assessment

Reliability is a cornerstone of any effective assessment, reflecting its ability to deliver consistent results. The EQ-i 2.0® demonstrates robust reliability across two key dimensions:

Internal Consistency: Measures how well the items within each scale align to assess the same concept, ensuring accuracy and coherence.
Test-Retest Reliability: Validates the assessment’s ability to produce stable results over time for the same individual, reinforcing its dependability in tracking EI development.

With strong internal consistency and test-retest reliability, the EQ-i 2.0® provides a trustworthy foundation for evaluating emotional intelligence—ensuring that scores remain stable unless intentional efforts are made to enhance EI.

Validity: Measuring What Matters

Validity determines an assessment’s accuracy and effectiveness, ensuring it measures what it is designed to assess and can reliably predict meaningful outcomes. The EQ-i 2.0® meets rigorous validity standards through extensive research and global application.

Originally developed in North America, the EQ-i 2.0® has been successfully implemented across diverse cultures and languages worldwide. Its structure and measurement precision remain consistent across regions, supporting its external validity. Research confirms its ability to:

Predict job performance, helping professionals excel in their roles.
Enhance leadership competencies, fostering emotionally intelligent leaders.
Maintain cross-cultural integrity, ensuring global applicability in assessing emotional intelligence. With a history of assessment research spanning decades, the EQ-i 2.0® continues to set the standard for measuring and developing EI effectively.
Normative Data: A Comprehensive Benchmark The EQ-i 2.0® is backed by extensive normative data, ensuring its relevance and accuracy in assessing EI across various populations.
General Population Sample: Represents a diverse demographic, with 4,000 participants—closely mirroring U.S. (90%) and Canadian (10%) census data within a 4% margin.
Global Professional Sample: Updated in 2014, this dataset includes 10,000 participants spanning 154 countries, offering a broad, workplace-relevant benchmark.
Regional Norms: Tailored samples are available for the U.S. & Canada (Professional), UK & Ireland (General & Professional), Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, and South Africa, ensuring localized insights.

What Certification Includes

The EQ-i 2.0® certification offers a comprehensive learning experience, blending online and in-person training to ensure a deep understanding of emotional intelligence assessment and application.

Key Benefits:

Hybrid Learning Approach: Engage in a dynamic curriculum that combines online modules with interactive in-class sessions for a well-rounded certification experience.
Personalized Assessment & Feedback: Take the EQ-i 2.0® assessment yourself and receive expert insights from a seasoned coach, helping you apply emotional intelligence principles effectively.
Exclusive Online Access: Receive a dedicated account to seamlessly integrate the EQ-i 2.0® into your coaching or consulting practice.

Comprehensive Resource Library: Gain complimentary access to the User’s Handbook and additional learning materials to support ongoing development.
Recognized Certification: Earn an official Certificate of Completion, validating your expertise in emotional intelligence assessment and application.
Continuing Education Credits: Enhance your credentials with CE credits from the International Coach Federation (EQ-i 2.0/EQ 360 and Pearman) and the American Psychological Association.

This certification equips professionals with the tools and insights needed to apply emotional intelligence in coaching, leadership, and organizational development, ensuring impactful results.

Where do I get certified?

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