The Katz Fund for Research on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence |
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August 25, 2015, Volume 62, No. 02 |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from Rob Katz, W’88, to establish the Katz Fund for Research on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence. With the goal of enhancing the creation and dissemination of knowledge on emotional intelligence in the workplace, the Fund will directly support the Wharton Center for Leadership and Change Management’s research and curriculum development in the areas of emotions and organizational behavior, headed by Sigal G. Barsade, Joseph Frank Bernstein Professor and professor of management.
“The entire Wharton community is incredibly grateful for Rob Katz’s gift. Emotional intelligence is crucial to business success, and the knowledge generated by the Wharton Center for Leadership and Change Management with the support of the Katz Fund will greatly benefit the global business network. We look forward to working with Professor Sigal Barsade at the Center to identify new opportunities for research, collaboration and education in this important field,” said Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett.
The Katz Fund will enable support for research, academic conferences, curricular materials, practitioner conferences, seminars and popular press dissemination. The funds will also be used to move research and pedagogy forward through the creation of a new comprehensive emotional intelligence assessment with the goal of benefitting academics, students and practitioners across industries.
Mr. Katz, who received his B.S. in economics from the Wharton School, is the chairman and chief executive officer of Vail Resorts.
“In today’s fast paced and more transparent and connected business environment, emotional intelligence is critical for leaders at all levels and in all industries,” said Mr. Katz. “I feel fortunate to be able to further the amazing work on this topic already underway by Professor Barsade and the efforts of the Wharton School in educating our future business leaders.” |