Measuring intelligence has always been a great challenge for people in the job market. Measuring intelligence can make the difference when getting a job. At the end of the 21st century, various new psychological theories emerged, such as Gardner's multiple forms of intelligence. Let’s see what are the various types of intelligence and how each one can have influenced a Facility Manager's activities, based on the FM's position and responsibilities in his or her firm.

Verbal–linguistic intelligence.

It is the competence to communicate effectively in both spoken and written language. It refers to the sensitive capacity to communicate in both written and spoken language, as well as the ability to acquire new languages, communicate ideas, and reach the goal via the use of linguistic abilities. This type of intelligence will help for contract drafting, negotiating, communicating with different interest groups as well as explaining projects to the team. Verbal–linguistic intelligence will help for job positions such as contract managers and property managers.

Logical-mathematical intelligence.

This is the ability for logical reasoning and mathematical problems solving. The speed to solve these kinds of problems is the evidence that defines the level of logical-mathematical intelligence a person has. Logical-mathematical intelligence is required in cost management and budget controlling. It is also related to risk management, risk analysis and appropriate mitigation measurements.

Spatial intelligence.

It is the ability to create a mental 3D model that allows to observe the world and objects from various angles and graphically describe concepts. Spatial intelligence is required in space management and this intelligence is required for job positions such as space manager, construction manager and performance manager.

Interpersonal intelligence.

This intelligence is the ability to understand other people empathically and it allows to better understanding and working with others. Interpersonal intelligence is very important in everyday life for facilities manager to be success at their work.

Naturalistic intelligence.

It is the ability to recognize, classify, and utilize environmental elements, objects, animals, or plants in both the urban and suburban or rural environments. It encompasses skills such as observing, experimenting, reflecting, and questioning of our surroundings. Naturalistic intelligence has a direct link to sustainability management, hence it's important in jobs like environmental manager, sustainability manager, and energy manager.

Creative intelligence.

It is the ability to create, to develop, and to have original ideas, constructive imagination, diverse thinking, or creative thinking. It allows to generate new ideas or concepts, as well as new associations between previously existing ideas and concepts, which usually leads to unique solutions.

Spiritual intelligence.

It connects energy and matter, and it is dedicated to transcendence, the sacred, and virtuous behaviors such as forgiveness, appreciation, honesty, and compassion, to understand that we are all part of a large whole with which we must communicate. Spiritual intelligence is required for teamwork, to encourage consciousness and to support a business. It enhances client service support capabilities.

We all have various types of abilities, but not to the same degree, and some type always stands up over the others. And, as we've seen, all varieties of intelligence play a role in the actions of a Facility Manager, to a greater or lesser extent based on his position and responsibilities inside the business.

Reference:

https://www.fm-house.com/en/the-10-types-of-intelligence-in-a-facility-manager/