Abstract:
This issue overview introduces the problem, purpose, significance, and need for
studying emotional intelligence (EI) and performance in the workplace. The concept
of EI is first defined and followed by a collage of scholarly pieces providing various
perspectives on EI and performance in the workplace. Because improved performance
through learning is one of the main intended outcomes of HRD, the contribution of EI
and performance research to HRD theory and practice is highlighted and discussed.
A preview of the nature of each piece in this collage of scholarship and how it
contributes to our understanding of the link between EI and workplace performance
is then offered.
