This is a Hybrid Experience: University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road, West Haven, CT 06516
Specific room and location details will be provided upon registration.
Stop treating Emotional Intelligence (EI) as a soft skill. Think EI is just a vague, unquantifiable concept? Think again.
As HR and Organizational Development leaders, you know that driving meaningful behavioral change takes more than good intentions. It requires credible, objective, measurable data, combined with sustained, supportive development.
Join us on October 28, 2026, for a high-impact workshop designed to shift the way you think about Emotional Intelligence: Measure, Develop, and Leverage the Hard Skills of Emotional Intelligence.
In this presentation, we will move beyond the fluff and introduce the robust Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence. You will explore how EI functions as a rigorous set of four tangible skills, skills that can be objectively measured, targeted for development, and scaled throughout an organization.
Together, we will explore:
The Blueprint: A concise, expert overview of the data-backed Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence.
The Metrics: Best practices for assessing and establishing a baseline for EI skills without relying solely on subjective self-reporting.
The Playbook: Real-world demonstrations and practical exercises you can begin applying in your workplace.
Whether you are shaping a talent strategy, building stronger teams, supporting managers, or seeking more reliable ways to develop behavioral capabilities, this session will offer research-based insight and practical tools for turning emotional intelligence into a strategic organizational advantage.
Dr. David Caruso is a management psychologist, co-founder of the Emotional Intelligence Skills Group, and consulting psychologist at Yale University. He is a pioneer in the field of emotional intelligence and co-author of the globally recognized Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), as well as The Emotionally Intelligent Manager.
Dr. Caruso has trained thousands of professionals worldwide to interpret emotional data and apply it as a strategic business advantage.
Join fellow talent development professionals for an evening of peer connection, practical learning, and a new evidence-based perspective on emotional intelligence.