Andersen Consulting has enhanced its offerings in human capital through an agreement with TalentSmartEQ, a San Diego firm that specializes in emotional intelligence (EQ), leadership development, and workplace learning. Under the agreement, Andersen Consulting will integrate TalentSmartEQ’s scientifically validated methodologies, assessments, coaching, and learning programs with the consulting firm’s competencies in business strategies, technology, AI transformations, and human capital solutions. For over 20 years, TalentSmartEQ has enabled companies, which include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private firms, to build their leaders’ capabilities to enhance employee engagement, team work, and organizational performance. It applies its methods of developing emotional intelligence research into workplace practices. Through this partnership, both companies seek to enable organizations develop their leadership capabilities, workplace cultures, and handle their business transformations by considering human elements. In today’s business environment where organizations are adopting new technologies and transforming their business models, leadership capabilities, communications, and employee collaboration become vital for delivering transformative initiatives.
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“Organizations are asking more of their leaders and employees as the workplace continues to evolve,” said Howard Farfel, CEO of TalentSmartEQ. “We focus on turning the research behind emotional intelligence into practical tools people can easily understand and apply. Our collaboration with Andersen Consulting represents an exciting next step, allowing us to build on that foundation and reach organizations seeking more effective ways to develop their people and improve workplace culture and organizational performance.” Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen, added, “Technology and business transformation may change how organizations operate, but people remain central to whether those changes succeed,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “TalentSmartEQ’s work in emotional intelligence, leadership, and team performance complements our broader transformation capabilities and adds a valuable dimension to our work with organizations navigating change.” The agreement strengthens Andersen Consulting’s people-focused transformation offering, helping clients align leadership development and workforce capabilities with broader organizational change.
