Reciprocal Influence between Digital Emotional Intelligence and Agile Mindset in an Agile Environment

Refilwe Theopheline Leeuw and Nazeer Joseph ()
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Refilwe Theopheline Leeuw: Department of Applied Information Systems, College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa
Nazeer Joseph: Department of Applied Information Systems, College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa

Administrative Sciences, 2023, vol. 13, issue 11, 1-31

Abstract: In today’s digital era, where communication is primarily conducted using computers and other technological devices, an agile mindset is not enough to be sustainable. Given the significant influence of human behaviour in agile environments, it is common for emotions to come into play among team members, particularly when they seek to assert their opinions or perspectives. Having digital emotional intelligence (DEQ) is crucial for agile team members in the current digital age, as it allows them to comprehend the emotions of their fellow team members using digital tools and technologies. This study focused on determining the reciprocal influence for team members between DEQ and an agile mindset in an agile environment. Qualitative research was implemented using semi-structured interviews. The identified participants were industry agnostic and were the team members working in agile projects, transitioning to agile and working in hybrid projects. The findings revealed that the intersection of agile mindset and DEQ is self-awareness. Self-awareness includes psychological empowerment, communication and collaboration, and respect. Possessing an agile mindset and DEQ in an agile environment has advantages, including improved virtual collaboration, faster adaptation to new technologies, better management of digital distractions, enhanced customer focus in digital channels, and improved data literacy.

Keywords: agile mindset; agile mindset; emotional intelligence; digital emotional intelligence; agile project management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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