Emotional intelligence and team effectiveness have attracted considerable interest from many
researchers recently. Teams have become a preferred method to increase efficiency and to
respond quickly to technological and market changes in organisations. A considerable amount of
research has been conducted to understand how to create effective teams. Research data have
shown that emotions are inseparable from the workplace as they affect how team members
interpersonal relations among team members. Working in teams requires skills that help
individuals to recognise and manage their emotions and those of others. Many studies assert that
teams need more than just technical skills to be effective. Emotional intelligence is regarded as a
critical skill required in teams