About S.M. Arifuzzaman
S.M. Arifuzzaman is a B-School Professor, strategist, and an internationally certified emotional intelligence corporate trainer with 20 years of experience providing outstanding knowledge products for 1 Million students, managers and employees. Arif has been in the education & learning industry since 2003 and has delivered trainings & lectures on Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Teamwork, and bootstrapped financing for BCS Cadres at BPATC, ICMAB, a2i, Dhaka WASA, HelpAge International Bangladesh, Brac Bank, 5 international universities of Canada, Australia and India and other corporates.
Arif holds Euro Asian Dual Degrees- Master in Management, Finance from ESCP Europe, Paris and MBA from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) along with a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering from BUET.
He is currently working as a Professor & Head, School of Business of Canadian University of Bangladesh. He has been featured regularly in popular TV channels and he has published more than 50 articles on emotional intelligence, education and training in leading newspapers of Bangladesh.
Academic Background:
- Dual Master’s Degrees: Management and Finance, ESCP Europe, Paris
- MBA, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
- B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering, BUET
- Post Graduate Diploma in Management Consultancy, IMCB
Career Highlights:
- Over 20 years in the education and training industry
- Recipient of French Government Scholarship.
- Teaching at leading universities in Bangladesh: IBA, DU; Faculty of Business
- Studies, DU; NSU; IUB; AIUB; EWU; BRAC University
Key Contributions
- Understanding the role of emotional intelligence in leadership and decision-making.
- Highlighting the impact of emotional intelligence on workplace dynamics and performance.
- Providing insights into how emotional intelligence enhances conflict resolution, teamwork, stress management, and relationship building
Impact
- Enhanced emotional intelligence competencies in various organizations.
- Improved leadership, conflict resolution, and teamwork through emotional intelligence training.
- Equipped individuals with skills to manage stress, navigate challenging situations, and maintain positive relationships with others.
Training & Speaking Engagements:
- Delivered training on emotional intelligence to senior and mid-level professionals at various organizations.
- Lectures and training sessions for students and corporates in Canada, Australia, India, and other international locations.
- Known for a dynamic, inspiring, and humorous speaking style.