📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026⏰ Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time💻 Location: Online via Zoom
The Society of Decision Professionals’ Ron A. Howard Chapter hosted an engaging online conversation with Ralph L. Keeney, one of the most influential voices in decision science and a lifelong advocate for making better decision-making practical, accessible, and impactful.Keeney’s work has shaped the field for decades—from his foundational collaboration with Howard Raiffa to the development of Value-Focused Thinking and Smart Choices, which introduced structured decision-making to a wider audience. His latest book, Give Yourself a Nudge, continues that mission by offering actionable guidance for individuals and organizations seeking to improve everyday decisions.In a thoughtful discussion led by Chris Spetzler, the session explored a challenge shared across industries and disciplines: how to equip people to make better decisions, more consistently, in an increasingly complex world.The conversation offered attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the field’s leading thinkers, reflecting on the evolution of decision science and the enduring importance of sound decision practices in both professional and personal settings.Presented by the Ron A. Howard Chapter of the Society of Decision Professionals.