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What topics does Charles Duhigg specialise in?
Charles Duhigg specialises in talking about habits, productivity, communication and more.
What is Charles Duhigg's speaking style like?
Charles captivates audiences with his passion and enthusiasm, delivering inspiring sessions that provide practical insights. His engaging style leaves a lasting impact, making complex topics accessible and relevant. AI summary based on real event feedback.
Does Charles Duhigg offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Charles Duhigg offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Charles Duhigg explores the dynamics of successful communication and its failures. He delves into the minds of CIA officers, marriage counsellors, NASA psychologists, and Netflix executives to uncover the science behind effective conversations. Attendees will discover how supercommunicators bridge divides and learn actionable strategies to enhance their own communication skills. Ultimately, they will understand the critical importance of clear speaking and attentive listening in fostering meaningful connections.
Charles Duhigg explores the true essence of productivity, which transcends merely completing tasks. He delves into eight critical concepts that distinguish the busy from the genuinely productive, drawing on case studies from the U.S. Marine Corps, Disney’s Frozen, and Google’s team-building efforts. Attendees will learn how to effectively identify goals, construct teams, focus their efforts, and make informed decisions, ultimately becoming smarter, faster, and more efficient in both life and business.
Charles Duhigg explores two key management strategies: decentralising decision-making and fostering commitment cultures rooted in trust. He illustrates these concepts through a compelling case study of how the FBI applied the Toyota Production System to resolve a kidnapping. Duhigg reveals the remarkable outcomes that arise when decision-making authority is given to those closest to the issues at hand. Attendees will learn how to implement these strategies to enhance organisational effectiveness across various industries.
In this engaging talk, Charles Duhigg explores the creative process through the lens of Disney's Frozen, a film that faced significant challenges before a pivotal shift led to its success. He emphasises the role of 'idea brokers' in fostering innovation by creating the right tensions and reframing old ideas. Attendees will learn how to enhance their own creative processes and navigate the complexities of innovation, ultimately driving successful outcomes in their projects.
Charles Duhigg delves into the science of habit formation, revealing the reasons behind our behaviours and how to transform them. He highlights the emotional cores of powerful habits and demonstrates how modifying a single habit can lead to significant changes. Drawing on various case studies, including Febreze's success and Starbucks' employee training, Duhigg tailors his insights to the audience. Attendees will learn practical strategies for understanding and changing their habits effectively.
Charles Duhigg reveals how Target harnessed Big Data to create a predictive model that could identify pregnant shoppers, often before their families were aware. He explores the growing role of algorithms in business decisions, focusing on why customers consistently choose certain products and how companies can shape those preferences. Through compelling stories from various industries, Duhigg provides valuable insights into how businesses can anticipate customer desires, enabling attendees to understand the power of data in influencing consumer habits.
