INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON ORGANISATIONAL CLIMATE: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Cherubim S. Gilbang Lecturer, Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
  • Marleonie M. Bauyot Professor, Chair, Educational Leadership Department, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v12i12.6354

Keywords:

emotional intelligence, educational leaders, organisational climate, teachers, principal

Abstract

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a crucial attribute for effective leadership in educational institutions, as it enhances decision-making, interpersonal relationships, and organisational outcomes. This systematic literature review explores the influence of EI on the teachers' working environment, focusing on its impact on the organisational climate. The inclusion criteria include studies that investigated the impact of the educational leader's EI on the work environment within public secondary schools worldwide, written in English peer-reviewed articles published no later than 2015, and articles that employed qualitative and quantitative methods from the ERIC database. This study found that EI plays a significant role in the work environment of education leaders, contributing to improved relationships, conflict resolution, teacher professionalism, and job satisfaction. However, challenges such as inadequate training, traditional leadership styles, and external factors need to be addressed to ensure the success of EI-based practices in education. Professional development trainings to enhance the emotional intelligence skills of the educational leaders and to foster an EI culture in the school organisation are recommended to address the challenges.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Cherubim S. Gilbang, Lecturer, Department of Business and Management Studies, Gulf College, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

    Cherubim S. Gilbang is an English Language Lecturer at Gulf College in the Sultanate of Oman. She has a total of 28 years of teaching experience in both the Philippines and Oman. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching English, strengthening her expertise in language education. Her teaching focuses on innovative strategies to promote learner engagement and success. She has co-authored the study “Teachers’ Reflections on Utilizing Slido to Enhance Learner Engagement.” This work was published in the World Journal of English Language. She also collaborated on “Error Analysis of Written Essays of Omani EFL Students,” published in the European Journal of English Language Teaching. The same research received the Outstanding Research Award at the 5th ICMIAR in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Her scholarly contributions highlight her commitment to research and academic excellence. She continues to play an active role in advancing English language teaching in international contexts.

  • Marleonie M. Bauyot, Professor, Chair, Educational Leadership Department, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines

    Dr. Marleonie M. Bauyot is a professor specialising in data analysis, research, leadership, and management in graduate and post-graduate programs. He is also a practitioner and consultant in organisational development for both government and non-government organisations. He has facilitated numerous trainings and workshops on executive leadership, strategic management, adult learning, coaching, mentoring, and HR systems. He holds a PhD, diplomas in Research and Development Management and Strategic Human Resource Management, and certificates in Organisation Development and Advanced Research Methods. He completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Management Development at Harvard University. He has been invited as a keynote and plenary speaker in international conferences across the UK, USA, and Asia. With over 60 published articles, he is highly ranked in Organisational Development, Leadership Studies, and Education Administration by the AD Scientific Index 2025. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Madayaw Journal and is recognised as an expert in data analysis and organisational development statistics by national agencies. He previously held leadership roles at San Pedro College and consulted for Wyeth Philippines and AusAID. Currently, he is Chair of the Educational Leadership Department and teaches across multiple departments at Ateneo de Davao University.

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2025-11-02

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