Updating the Debate on Behavioral Competency Development: State of the Art and Future Challenges

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Adult Learning Theory
• Human Resource Development

Background:

• Emotional, social, and cognitive intelligence are critical for organizational success at all levels.
• Extensive research since the 1980s highlights their positive impact on performance, career success, and well-being.
• Numerous theoretical frameworks exist for developing these competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review literature on the development of emotional, social, and cognitive intelligence competencies post-formal education.
• To critically analyze theoretical and methodological frameworks, delivery contexts, learner categories, and learning outcomes.
• To identify research gaps and suggest future research directions, providing insights for educators and policymakers.

Main Methods:

• Exploratory and systematic literature review of academic studies.
• Analysis of scholarly contributions and research on competency development.
• Synthesis of existing research on educational programs for intelligence competencies.

Main Results:

• The review provides a critical analysis of frameworks, contexts, and learner categories in competency development programs.
• It discusses learning outcomes and assessment methods used in educational initiatives.
• Identified gaps and inconsistencies in the current literature are highlighted.

Conclusions:

• This review is the first to systematize methodologies for educational programs aimed at competency development and assess their effectiveness.
• It offers insights for educators and executives to equip individuals with essential workplace skills.
• Policymakers are urged to promote initiatives for developing emotional and social intelligence competencies.