Individual Reflective Essay on Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity

Individual Reflective Essay
Assessment 1
Student Name: Student ID:
Subject Name: Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity
Subject Code: MBA502
Date Due: Professor Name:
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1.0 Introduction
Self-reflection is an integral part of self-analysis tool. There are multiple models
available for conducting self-analysis (Joseph et.al, 2015). In order to be successful in a globally
diversified organization, there are various skills and capabilities that I need to develop. For
understanding regarding my own intelligence levels I undertook Howard Gardner Model and
Daniel Goleman’s Model. For the former model I had a set of questionnaire, which I filled
myself to arrive at the scores and asked my friends Maria and Paris to fill in for me (Gardner,
2008). Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence quotient was filled by me and my friends in
similar manner. The scope of the following analysis undertakes self-reflection and through
Johari Window model for in-depth analysis.
2.0 Part 1: Johari Window
Analysing my skills and intelligence levels I undertook Howard Gardner MI test and
Daniel Goleman’s EI test. In order to understand scores related to various parameters collected
from these tests, I applied the Johari Window model. In the model there are four aspects as
analysed below (Smith, Carahher, DeLisle, 2017);
Arena: This aspect of the model reflects the characteristics that is known to self and known to
others. My Bodily Kinesics scores, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal skills characteristics is
known to me as well as my friends (Almeida et.al., 2010). Feedback from Maria, Raul and Paris
collected through questionnaire attached in Appendix, analysis of which is shown in graphical
representation following. I am able to make use of my body language while communicating and
this aspect is known to me as well as others. Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills of mine were
highlighted through my capabilities in making class presentations, email our course instructor
and managing time. I have exhibited high levels of motivation and inner feelings while applying
in jobs, making class notes and preparing for examinations.
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Blind Spot: In this section of the Johari window aspects that are known to others but not known
to me are understood (Halpern, 2009). Being logical and spatial visual is an area that I
discovered was not known to me but my friends. I have always explained various models easily
to my friends in free space. But I was not aware that my friends feel I have a good understanding
regarding physical space, imagery and models.
Table 1: Howard Scores MI Factors
Howard Gardner MI Factors Maria
Paris Self
Linguistic 29 23 31
Logical-Mathematical 29 28 24
Musical 33 33 39
Bodily-Kinesthetic 26 29 28
Spatial-Visual 30 32 28
Interpersonal 35 32 37
Intrapersonal 30 32 33
Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Musical
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Spatial-Visual
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
0
10
20
30
40
Comparitive Analysis of Raul Howard
Garner MI Scores
Maria
Paris
Self
Howard Gardner MI Scores
Frequency
Figure 1: Comparative Analysis of Howard Garner MI Scores
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Façade: In this area aspects that are not known to others by are known to me are analysed. Areas
that are known to me but not known to others are Linguistic and Musical. I am able to express
my words clearly with good usage of language skills. I enjoy sensitive and soft rhythmic music
(Sariolghalam, Noruzi, Rahimi, 2010). I love hearing to George Michael’s songs and Michael
Bolton’s saxophone. But my friends are not aware regarding these characteristic of mine as this
is highly personal.
Maria Paris Raul
0
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
0.3
0.35
0.4
0.45
0.5
Figure 2: Daniel Goleman's EQ Results Comparison
Unknown: In this area aspects that are unknown to me as well as others are analysed. My
relationship management skills and social awareness skills from Daniel Goleman’s emotional
intelligence model were not understood (Howell, 2014). I really do not know in what manner I
can manage relationships with my team members though I have good interpersonal skills. But
little I know regarding my leadership characteristics and team management framework. I and my
friends are also unaware regarding my social awareness skills, meaning ways in which I will be
able to emphasize or my service orientation.
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