What is Adversity Quotient (AQ)?
INTELLIGENCE Quotient (IQ), measurement of raw intelligence, and Emotional Quotient (EQ), measurement of emotional intelligence, to judge the success of individuals are passe now. Today the new predictor of success is Adversity Quotient (AQ). The present day economy with its increasing uncertainty and complexity of jobs, requires employees who can thrive in the face of adversity. While adversity can take any form and magnitude, from major tragedies to minor annoyances, adversity quotient is a measure of how an individual perceives and deals with challenges. Individuals with high AQ levels take greater responsibility to fix problems and do not blame others for their setbacks. They feel that the problems they face are limited in scope and can be dealt with quickly and effectively. Those who can’t handle adversity can become easily overwhelmed and emotional, then pull back and stop trying. Paul Stoltz, the architect of AQ theory and president and CEO of Peak Learning, a consultancy based
