The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership in Project Management
(FUSE-SPS- PDU 305)
This 6-PDU course (FUSE-SPS_PDU 305) will include knowledge checks at the end of each section/module, featuring multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, and short scenario-based questions to reinforce understanding and assess application of key concepts.
Talent Triangle Breakdown
Business Acumen: 1
Ways of Working: 4
Power Skills: 1
Individal Course Price
USD $59
Bundled Price for 60 PDUs
USD $399
PDUs
6
Course Duration
6 hours
Associate Certifications
PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, PMI-CP
Course Description
Emotional intelligence (EI) significantly influences a leader’s capacity to inspire, motivate, and elevate teams—key behaviors characteristic of transformational leadership. Dr. Tessema’s foundational study, which surveyed 578 Certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs) using the Bar-On EQ-i and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between EI and transformational leadership behaviors, with EI accounting for 19% of the variance in transformational leadership scores.
This six-hour on-demand course helps project managers and aspiring leaders grasp how self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and motivation enhance leadership effectiveness in complex project environments. Participants will explore evidence-based insights, assessment instruments, and practical techniques designed to develop emotional intelligence and thereby strengthen transformational leadership within project teams. By the end of the course, learners will be ready to apply EI-driven leadership strategies to increase stakeholder engagement, team performance, and project sustainability.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, particpants will be able to:
Understand Emotional Intelligence in Project Leadership
Explain the construct of emotional intelligence and its components as measured by the Bar-On EQ-i, and its relevance to project context.
Describe Transformational Leadership Behavior
Identify the four I’s of transformational leadership (idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, individualized consideration) as measured by the MLQ.
Analyze the Correlation Between EI and TL
Interpret the research findings demonstrating a positive relationship, with EI explaining approximately 19% of TL variance, and discuss implications for leadership development.
Apply EI Assessment Tools
Learn to administer and interpret the Bar-On EQ-i and MLQ instruments in professional contexts to assess emotional competencies and leadership behavior.
Develop EI-Driven Leadership Strategies
Design action plans that leverage emotional intelligence skills—such as empathy, stress management, and interpersonal communication—to enhance transformational leadership capabilities.
Foster Leadership Sustainability
Demonstrate how emotionally intelligent and transformational leadership promotes project success, team satisfaction, ethical practices, and long-term organizational resilience.
What You Learn
Module 1: Foundations of Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership
Explore definitions, models, and components of EI and TL. Understand the Bar-On EQ-i and MLQ instruments and their psychometric foundations. Investigate why these constructs matter in project leadership.
Module 2: Research Methodology and Emerging Insights
Examine the quantitative study involving 578 PMPs, survey design, sampling approach, and statistical methods (e.g., regression analysis) used to uncover the EI–TL relationship. Analyze how EI accounted for leadership variance.
Module 3: Interpreting EI and TL in Practice
Dive into the key findings: which EI dimensions most strongly predict transformational behaviors (e.g., stress management, adaptability) and how leaders can enhance these competencies. Discuss implications for professional certification and leadership coaching.
Module 4: Practical Assessment and Reflection
Participate in self-assessment tools modeled on the EQ-i and MLQ. Interpret results and identify personal strengths and development areas. Practice crafting feedback-driven improvement strategies.
Module 5: Applying Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Impact
Work through scenario-based exercises to apply EI in real project leadership contexts: motivating team members, managing conflict, inspiring innovation, and aligning values for sustainable results. Build an actionable personal leadership development roadmap.