Psychological Capital
Psychological capital is a crucial concept that encompasses hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism. Organizations often struggle not due to a lack of talent or strategy, but because of psychological depletion among their members. Addressing this issue requires a focus on both individual and systemic dynamics to foster a productive organizational energy.
- ▪Psychological capital consists of four components: hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism.
- ▪Many organizations are underperforming due to psychological depletion rather than a lack of talent or strategy.
- ▪The Executive Fire Index (EFI) is a tool used to measure psychological capital over time.
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