is based on “30 years of research into how human cognition and emotion impact
individual growth and performance” (Nelson et al., 2011 ). An on-line version of the
modified PEM was used.
The PEM is aligned theoretically with the subscribed Nelson and Low (2011) EI
definition as well as the leadership elements within the Emotional Skills Assessment
Process (ESAP, see Nelson & Low, 2011). The PEM is well suited for leader
development (Hammett, 2007). As described in Chapter 2, the ESAP Leader
Development Framework includes four leadership elements. Table 3. 2 below illustrates
the association between those elements and the PEM vis-à-vis EI and leadership.
Table 3. 2
3.2 ESAP and PEM Association for Leadership
ESAP
Leadership
Element
Association with Personal Excellence Map (PEM) III Domain
Relationships
& Support
Vision &
Guidance
Commitment
& Power
Change &
Balance
Purpose
& Beliefs
Social
Awareness √^ √^ √^ √^ √^
Empathy √ √
Decision
Making √^ √^ √^
Personal
Leadership √^ √^ √^ √^ √^
The data collection interview instrument was pilot tested with two subjects. As
offered by Maxwell (2005), a benefit of pilot interviews is to help identify meanings that
pilot participants may ascribe to the phenomena related to this study. Results of the pilot
interviews affirmed the appropriateness of interview questions and were not used for any
other purpose relating to this research.