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Research from our team, free to read.

Our models of emotional intelligence, behaviour analysis and safety, and published research applying them in the real world - from airport security to public appeals.

  • 8 papers
  • 2017-2026
  • Free to read and cite
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  1. 2026
    Latest Research paper Emotional intelligence

    Redefining Competence: A new definition and taxonomy for competence that aims to drive human performance.

    Dr. Cliff Lansley – EmotionIntell The term ‘competence’ has become increasingly ambiguous, often conflated with attitudes, personality traits, or values rather than being clearly linked to demonstrable ability and performance. This white paper proposes a new…

  2. 2023
    Research paper Emotional intelligence

    What Scientists Who Study Emotional Intelligence Agree On

    Abstract The Emotional Intelligence research literature is diverse, complex and often controversial whenconsidering the absence of an agreed taxonomy for use in defining emotional intelligence and even moreso in agreeing the methodology adopted to assess people…

  3. 2023
    PhD thesis Emotional intelligence

    EmotionIntell: a generic Emotional Intelligence model – Cliff Lansley PhD Thesis

    Abstract The Emotional Intelligence (EI) research literature is diverse, complex and riddled with controversy concerning the labels and taxonomy used to define emotional intelligence, and the methodology used to assess people against it. This thesis outlines…

  4. 2022
    Our model Safety & security

    OTER™ and iALERT™ – Staying Safe with Behaviour Analysis

    What is OTER and iALERT? OTER (Lansley et al., 2017) is an acronym for EIA’s Primary Detection methodology and stands for Observe, Target, Engage, and Respond. It is used as a top-level filtering system, in any…

  5. 2022
    Our model Emotional intelligence

    EmotionIntell – The Emotional Intelligence Model

    What is EmotionIntell™ – The Emotional Intelligence Model? EmotionIntell is an approach to Emotional Intelligence (EI) developed by the EIA Group following many years of research. It is based on a definition of EI that evolved…

  6. 2022
    Our model Behaviour analysis

    SCANS™ – Six Channel Analysis System

    SCAnS™ is a behaviour analysis model and technology designed to help all those interested in reading, understanding, and influencing others. Using scientifically validated behavioural cues SCAnS technology can help you to establish what a person is…

  7. 2022
    Research paper Behaviour analysis

    Using Behaviour Science to Catch the Bad Guys: Crocodile Tears

    Public appeals, news interviews and crocodile tears: an argument for multi-channel analysis In this paper, we propose a Six Channel Analysis System (SCAnS) for the (semi-)automatic investigation of potential deception across all communication channels. SCAnS builds…

  8. 2017
    Research paper Safety & security

    OTER© – A Proven Approach to Airport Safety and Security

    High-stake behaviour analysis using an integrated, scientific approach within an airport context. In this paper, we explore the impact of combining three key components of behavioural analysis into a training course for those responsible for observing, targeting,…

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