Innovative Work Behaviour, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, and Organisational Climate in High Schools

Abstract

Innovations are one of the driving forces leading towards sustainable future, and schools represent a space where young people learn to use and create innovations. A significant aspect for innovative behaviour is the organisational climate in which teachers feel free to create and innovate. The emotional intelligence of teachers is another essential factor enhancing job satisfaction and strengthening personal relationships. Consequently, organisational climate, teachers’ emotional intelligence, and approach to education are crucial factors affecting teachers’ motivation to be creative and incorporate innovative teaching in their everyday work. The study analyses the interaction between emotional intelligence, creativity, organisational climate, and innovative work behaviour in general education schools in Lithuania. 336 participants took part in the survey research to empirically investigate the relationship among the four variables: emotional intelligence, creativity, organisational climate, and innovative work behaviour. Results revealed that there is a positive relationship between teachers’ emotional intelligence, academic creativity, and innovative work behaviour. The findings suggest that supporting teachers to increase their emotional intelligence may benefit their innovative work behaviour.