Cate Wengelnik

Cate Wengelnik

Bio

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:
713-743-4650 
Email:
cwengelnik@uh.edu
Room:
MH 315N
Website:
No Web Site Currently

Education

Ph.D. The University of Texas at San Antonio
MBA Texas State University
M.Ed. The University of Hannover
BBA The University of Texas at Austin