Develop more decisive People in your organisation, with Emotional Intelligence

Most leaders know developing emotional intelligence leads to better decisions by enhancing your ability to recognize and regulate your emotions, facilitating clearer, more rational thinking and effective communication.

Have you ever considered how empowering your employees to make better decisions could transform your organisation?

Here are some key benefits, backed by research, that might make you rethink your management approach:

1. Boosted Engagement and Satisfaction

How much more engaged would your team be if they felt their contributions truly mattered? Research shows that empowered employees have higher job satisfaction and commitment to the organization (Spreitzer, 1995).

2. Enhanced Innovation

Imagine the creative solutions your team could come up with if they were encouraged to make decisions. Studies indicate that empowerment fosters a culture of innovation and problem-solving (Zhang & Bartol, 2010).

3. Better Decision-Making

What if the best decisions come from those closest to the work? Decentralized decision-making brings diverse perspectives, leading to more informed and effective outcomes (Yukl, 2008).

4. Faster Problem-Solving

How much time could you save if your employees could address issues on the spot? Empowered teams can solve problems quickly without waiting for managerial approval, increasing organizational agility (Gulati & Sytch, 2007).

5. Leadership Development

Could your next great leader be someone you empower today? Giving employees decision-making authority helps develop future leaders by providing valuable experience and skills (Ahearne, Mathieu, & Rapp, 2005).

6. Stronger Organizational Culture

How might trust and collaboration improve in a culture of empowerment? Empowered employees feel more trusted and loyal, reducing turnover and attracting top talent.

Empowering employees isn't just a management tactic—it's a strategic move that enhances engagement, innovation, decision-making, and leadership development. How will you empower your team today?

Drop us a line if you think your leaders would benefit from more Emotional Intelligence - and we’ll put you in touch with an EBW Partner who will be able to talk through how to put a strategy in place

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Sources:

Spreitzer, G. M. (1995). "Psychological empowerment in the workplace: Dimensions, measurement, and validation." Academy of Management Journal, 38(5), 1442-1465. Link to paper

Zhang, X., & Bartol, K. M. (2010). "Linking empowering leadership and employee creativity: The influence of psychological empowerment, intrinsic motivation, and creative process engagement." Academy of Management Journal, 53(1), 107-128. Link to paper

Yukl, G. (2008). "How leaders influence organizational effectiveness." The Leadership Quarterly, 19(6), 708-722. Link to paper

Gulati, R., & Sytch, M. (2007). "Dependence asymmetry and joint dependence in interorganizational relationships: Effects of embeddedness on a manufacturer's performance in procurement relationships." Administrative Science Quarterly, 52(1), 32-69. Link to paper

Ahearne, M., Mathieu, J., & Rapp, A. (2005). "To empower or not to empower your sales force? An empirical examination of the influence of leadership empowerment behavior on customer satisfaction and performance." Journal of Applied Psychology, 90(5), 945-955. Link to paper