This document provides an overview of a presentation on emotional competence (EQ) and its implications for organizational development (OD) practitioners. The presentation covers three main areas: positioning EQ as a strategic capability, engaging with definitions and models of EQ, and leveraging EQ research to inform OD practice. It discusses common approaches to defining and measuring EQ, provides examples of EQ frameworks and assessment tools, and makes the business case for why developing EQ is important for OD practitioners to enhance leadership and organizational effectiveness. The presentation aims to help participants understand how EQ relates to OD and apply EQ concepts to their professional practice.