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Dr. Cate Wengelnik is a Professor of Practice in Management and Leadership at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at San Antonio and degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Hannover, and Texas State University. Dr. Wengelnik holds Leadership certifications from both Harvard University and the University of Texas, is certified in Artificial Intelligence, and possesses certifications in mediation, trans-cultural communication, business communication with Artificial Intelligence, and project management. Additionally, Dr. Wengelnik has a certificate in intercultural competence and maintains an active SHRM-SCP license.

As an Executive Leadership and Management Consultant, Dr. Wengelnik is dedicated to enhancing leadership and cross-functional team development on a global scale. With over two decades of international experience, she has expertly shaped leadership strategies and advanced global cultural intelligence among diverse stakeholders. Her tailored leadership and development training programs are designed to elevate intellectual and leadership capacities worldwide.

Dr. Wengelnik's contributions to leadership, global cultural intelligence, and high-performance teams have been recognized by the Academy of Business Research. She has been nominated for the University of Texas Excellence Awards and has won the Inspirational Teaching Award. Her extensive interdisciplinary research on cultural intelligence in cross-cultural engagements, transnational communication styles, and international negotiations underscores her expertise as a mediator.

A passionate advocate for executive and leadership advancement in multinational organizations, Dr. Wengelnik is an active member, practitioner and instructor for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). She regularly organizes networking events to empower the next generation of leaders on a global scale. Her proficiency in English, Spanish, French, and German complements her leadership roles in multiple graduate and undergraduate study abroad programs to Israel, Germany, France, Italy, and Slovenia, among others.

Dr. Wengelnik is renowned for her ability to empower leaders, create positive organizational change and build cross-functional high-performance teams. Her commitment to leadership training and development has profoundly impacted global leadership standards, making her a pivotal figure in cultivating the next generation of leaders.

Certifications

Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Leadership Certification Harvard University
Entrepreneurial Start-Up Academy
Mediation Certification
Intercultural Competence Certification
Transcultural Communication Certification
Artificial Intelligence Certification
Business Communication with Artificial Intelligence Certification
Project Management Certification

Courses Taught

Global Management: Cultural Intelligence, International Business, Global Management, International Human Resources Management, Executive MBA Global Management, MBA Study Abroad, Global Environment of Business

Leadership: Leadership, Global Leadership, MBA Organizational Leadership

Negotiations: Negotiations, Mediation, Negotiation in the Business Environment, Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, International Management and Negotiations

Human Resources Management: SHRM- CP/ PHR Certification Course, Human Resources Management in Organization, Human Resources Strategy and Planning, Recruiting High-Quality Talent, Selecting Human Resources, Performance Management and Appraisal, Rewards and Compensation, International Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management, Benefits and Compensation, Training and Development, Training and Development in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Talent Management, Recruitment and Interviewing

Business Management: Organizational Theory and Human Behavior, Principles of Management, Business Internship, Business Management, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Management, Organizational Behavior, MBA Seminar in Management

Business Ethics: Business Ethics and Society, Management and Belonging in the Workplace, Business Ethics

Business Communications: Business Communication, Business Communication and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business English for Professional Use, Study Skills, Time Management, Office Etiquette, Cover Letter & Resume Writing, Cultural Adaptation, Intercultural Communication, Cross-Cultural Communications

Entrepreneurship: Small Business Management, Consulting, Entrepreneurship

Marketing: Introduction to Marketing, Advertisement, Global Marketing, International Marketing

Awards & Honors

Inspirational Teaching Award
Academy of Business Research, Best Paper Award
Cougar Cudos Award
University Excellence Award, Nominee
Dean's Professional Development Award
Points of Pride Award
Graduate School Professional Development Award
National Dean's List
Who is Who Award

Affiliations

Entrepreneurial Start-Up Academy
Association for Practical and Professional Ethics
Academy of Management
Professional Businesswomen Society
Southwest Academy of Management
Texas Education Coordinating Board
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Society for Human Resources Management
University Professional and Continuing Education Association
Texas Exes
Honors Society
Phi Theta Kappa
Society of Leadership and Success
Partnership to Advance Language Study and Cultural Exchange

Research Interests

Organizational Leadership and Stakeholder Management
Executive Leadership
Innovative Change Management
High-Performance Teams
Global Cultural Intelligence
International Human Resources Management

Contact Info

Phone:: 713-743-4942
Email:: cwengelnik@uh.edu
Room:: MH 315N
Website:: No Web Site Currently