Shawn Stiles

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Where’s Your Source Code?

The science behind how we learn and perform has taken center stage recently and with good reason. Understanding how we function and what motivates us as learners and as human beings is fascinating, but ultimately, training and development professionals just want the hard facts that support the best practices. To help provide some of these answers, ASTD presents the "Science of Learning" track—a new fixture at the ASTD 2014 Conference & EXPO. This webinar will give you an unrivaled sneak peek into some of the sessions, and expert analysis driving the next phase of learning and organizational development.
Join thought leaders Christine Cox*, Catherine Lombardozzi, Shawn Andrews, and Ruth Clark, covering topics including

the neuroscience of coaching
research-based social learning
cutting-edge data on emotional intelligence and leadership
evidence-based approches on using games, learning styles, and more.

Join us for this fast-paced, information-packed webinar with some of the best and brightest in the industry, and get in on the conversation leading up to a very exciting ASTD 2014 in Washington, D.C.
*UPDATE: David Rock will be represented by Dr. Christine Cox, NYU professor and cognitive neuroscience expert. Thanks to Dr. Cox for stepping in!

Science of Learning: ASTD 2014 Conference Preview

Influence is now an impossible-to-ignore skill set that must be mastered to succeed to any great extent. With everyone running so fast, time is at a premium. Opportunities to get people to support you need to be optimized.
With some stakeholders, this is easy. You have a natural affinity with them. Rapport is good and you can get down to business straight away. Providing you know what you want and can articulate the benefits, influence is usually straightforward.
Other stakeholders are a different matter altogether. You don’t click. Something seems to be amiss. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know you’re not getting through to them, and it is hard work to influence them. One likely contributor to this problem is that you are different in terms of personality and behavior, which is where this webcast can come to your aid.
Influencing styles is a framework of behaviors that people use when trying to influence. Any mismatch between styles is likely to cause problems. Once you know the styles, you can make intelligent decisions about how you adapt to suit the situation, and the individual you need to influence. Studies have shown that applying this framework creates a significant improvement in stakeholder relations and influence.
This webcast will explore the framework and the advanced concepts that will enable you to transform the way you build relationships and maximize your influence.
You will gain more from the webcast if you complete the Gautrey Influence Profile before the session.  You can access that tool by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://www.learntoinfluence.com/atd-influencing-styles/  