Renowned psychologist Dr. Daniel Goleman, renowned for his work on emotional intelligence, has been selected to receive an honorary degree from our institution in 2025.
In the rapidly evolving world of AI and machine learning, the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) is becoming increasingly relevant, according to Daniel Goleman, renowned for his work on EI and the book, "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ."
Goleman's work emphasizes the significance of emotional competencies, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, in navigating life effectively. These attributes are more important than traditional IQ alone in the modern world.
As humans collaborate more with AI, EI serves as a bridge between the logical efficiency of machines and the complex emotional realities of human work. This harmonious interaction can lead to more productive outcomes.
President Matt Lilley of Hult International Business School has emphasized the importance of cultivating EI for future leaders to make a meaningful impact in an increasingly AI-integrated environment. EI complements technical skills, underscoring its relevance in the digital age.
Moreover, as AI systems lack genuine emotional understanding, human emotional intelligence is needed to interpret context, provide empathy, and ensure ethical and authentic decision-making. This is crucial not only for workplaces but also for designing AI systems that augment rather than replace human emotional capacities.
Daniel Goleman will be honoured with an Honorary Doctorate from the International Business School in August 2025. Previous recipients of this prestigious award include Paul Polman, Indra Nooyi, Tim Brown, and Azeem Azhar.
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- President Matt Lilley advocates for the cultivation of emotional intelligence (EI) in future leaders, stating its importance in making a significant impact in an increasingly AI-integrated environment.
- As AI systems lack emotional understanding, human emotional intelligence becomes crucial for interpreting context, providing empathy, and ensuring ethical and authentic decision-making, not just in workplaces, but also in AI system design.
- Daniel Goleman, renowned for his work on EI, will receive an Honorary Doctorate from the International Business School in August 2025, following in the footsteps of notable recipients like Paul Polman, Indra Nooyi, Tim Brown, and Azeem Azhar.
- Gopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist, AI at Google, leverages AI to help Google's largest customers optimize their marketing and consumer experiences.
- During a global celebration, Ella Robertson McKay, Managing Director of One Young World, connects and supports young leaders from over 190 countries, furthering education-and-self-development and personal-growth for the next generation.
- Adi Ignatius, former editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review, has led the publication's evolution into a successful global multi-platform publisher, demonstrating the power of creativity, critical thinking, marketing, soft skills, and leadership in the world of international business and career-development.
