Marshall Connects Case Studies

Check out our client case studies that feature ways to increase employee engagement, productivity and how management can impact overall employee relations. 


Case Study #6 | Enhancing Customer Service Through Emotional Intelligence

Case Study #6 | Enhancing Customer Service Through Emotional Intelligence

Customer service teams face challenges that go far beyond answering phones or emails. With rising expectations and emotional demands, many professionals struggle with burnout, fatigue, and declining performance. One company reversed this trend by turning to emotional intelligence, prioritizing stress management, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills to revitalize both team morale and customer satisfaction.

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Case Study #5 | Leading with Empathy During Organizational Change

Case Study #5 | Leading with Empathy During Organizational Change

Scenario: A mid-sized hospital launched a large-scale digital transformation by implementing a new electronic health record (EHR) system. The initiative was designed to improve patient care and operational efficiency. However, the shift dramatically altered daily workflows for frontline medical staff, particularly nurses and physicians who had long relied on the previous system.

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Case Study #4 | Transforming Team Dynamics through Trust and Collaboration

Case Study #4 | Transforming Team Dynamics through Trust and Collaboration

Scenario: A high-performing team faces internal conflict, hampering productivity and trust. By fostering emotional intelligence (EI), especially in areas of self-awareness and relationship management, the team overcomes challenges, rebuilds trust, and focuses on collaboration.

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Case Study #3 | Combating Low Employee Engagement

Case Study #3 | Combating Low Employee Engagement

Scenario: Low employee engagement and productivity create significant tension between management and employees. By implementing an Emotional Intelligence (EI) training program, communication is transformed, and productivity soars.

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Case Study #2 | Self-Awareness - Observing the Ripple Effect

Case Study #2 | Self-Awareness - Observing the Ripple Effect

Scenario: A manager publicly berates an employee in front of the team, unknowingly triggering a negative ripple effect that impacts the emotions of the entire group. The manager can foster a healthier, more productive team environment by cultivating self-awareness and mastering key emotional intelligence strategies.

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Case Study #1 | Great Results by Visiting Your Values

Case Study #1 | Great Results by Visiting Your Values

Scenario: You're a new team leader tasked with leading a group that struggles with change and is resistant to your leadership style. You can open communication, build stronger relationships, and drive productivity by aligning with your core values.

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