

Guiding Change: How to Artfully Inspire, Influence, and Drive Lasting Change
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM · 45 min. (America/Los_Angeles)
ATD Store, South Lobby, Level One
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The program will provide research highlights that connect how different personality types navigate change. Stop by Booth #2271 to receive a complimentary DISC code if you have not taken the assessment before. Knowing your DISC style before coming into the session will be useful.
Dr. Cooper’s new book, Guiding Change, is the most comprehensive discussion of the change process that I have ever encountered. She masterfully presents the essence of managing change for organizations and their members—with the most practical action recommendations that transform good intentions into effective results at every step along the way. Given the accelerating pace of change in today’s world, I highly recommend this book for everyone who wishes to improve how they manage and cope with incessant organizational change -- Ralph H. Kilman, PhD- Author of the TKI
Dr. Cooper’s new book, Guiding Change, is the most comprehensive discussion of the change process that I have ever encountered. She masterfully presents the essence of managing change for organizations and their members—with the most practical action recommendations that transform good intentions into effective results at every step along the way. Given the accelerating pace of change in today’s world, I highly recommend this book for everyone who wishes to improve how they manage and cope with incessant organizational change -- Ralph H. Kilman, PhD- Author of the TKI
Complete Session & Speaker Evaluation
Learning Objective 1:
Be able to understand how to use the change fitness test.
Learning Objective 2:
Explore what the superpowers of each D, I, S, C personality style is during change.
Learning Objective 3:
How to support others during times of change.
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