Ronald Shapiro

Speaker & Consultant Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph. D.

  • Providence RI

Improve job or school performance, educate, and entertain at the same time!!! Learning which is applicable and a ton of fun!!!

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Biography

I am, by training, a psychologist who designs products, solutions, and services so that they will be easy to use. Currently I am an independent consultant, speaker/presenter and educator in Human Factors, Ergonomics, User Experience, Learning, Leadership, Career Development and Human Resources.

I have worked as a human factors professional, manager, and corporate coordinator at IBM. My IBM positions have also included managing technical learning and new employee orientation world wide. I have also managed IBM's external employee education program in the USA and career coaching in North Carolina. Two of my learning programs, one of which I managed (new employee orientation) and one of which I designed (Blue Opportunities) have won major awards (ASTD Excellence in Practice Award and SHRM Innovative Business Solution Award).

My Education By Entertainment program content is applicable on the job, at home and at school. The programs are also a ton of fun (more than many parties)!!!

Industry Expertise

Design
Corporate Training
Corporate Leadership
Training and Development
Education/Learning
Leisure / Recreation
Human Resources

Areas of Expertise

Human Factors/Ergonomics
Leadership/Management/Teamwork
Career Development
Understanding Human Capabilities and Limitations
Special Recognition
Career Planning
Optimizing Effectiveness

Accomplishments

Marquis Who's Who In America

Biography in numerous editions of Marquis volumes including Whose Who In America, Whose Who In The East, Whose Who in the World, Whose Who in Science and Engineering....

Oliver Keith Hansen Outreach Award, Human Factors & Ergonomics Society

Awarded to me in recognition of establishing National Ergonomics Month (NEM), serving as the first chair of the NEM committee, and other outstanding service to the Society.

Fellow, Eastern Psychological Association (EPA)

Elected to Fellow in EPA in recognition of my contributions as a scientist to the field of Psychology.

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Education

Ohio State University

Ph. D.

Psychology

1981

Ohio State University

MA

Psychology

1977

University of Rochester

BA

Psychology

1975

Affiliations

  • Education by Entertainment
  • Ronald G. Shapiro, Ph.D.

Testimonials

President, American Psychological Association (APA) Division 21

http://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/people/pdelucia.php

Texas Tech University

Ron's workshop on Games to Explain Human Factors is full of interactive demonstrations. The audience is engaged and entertained while learning about findings in psychology and human factors. Games is always well attended and enjoyed by all.

Professor, Dutchess Community College

http://www.easternpsychological.org

Eastern Psychological Association

Your piece at the conference was really fun, engaging and full of information. I'm always looking for ways to make learning fun for my students and you certainly nailed it!

Science Teacher

http://www.slideshare.net/DrRonShapiro/games-to-illustrate-human-performance-connecticuts-science-education-conference-hamden-ct-october-13-2012-photo-album

Connecticut’s Science Education Conference

I learned a lot not only from the games you played but also from the way you carried them out. You had tricks for us to watch (blindfolded volunteers) and tricks for the whole class to participate in (such as the misspelt poem). Each trick was sequenced to take us farther and get us to think in a different manner. I was captivate wondering what would happen next and constantly wondering how I would do if it was me behind the blindfold. It was an excellent experience to feel the games from the audience perspective so when I do several of these exercises with my class I can anticipate what they feel. THANK YOU!

Event Appearances

Numerous talks on career development, human factors, ergonomics, engineering psychology

American Psychological Association  Washington, DC; Toronto, ON; Boston, MA; San Diego, CA; New Orleans, LA

Numerous talks on career development, human factors, ergonomics, engineering psychology

Human Factors & Ergonomics Society  San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Baltimore, MD; San Antonio, TX; Orlando, FL; San Francisco, CA; Albuquerque, NM

Numerous talks on career development, human factors, ergonomics, engineering psychology

Eastern Psychological Association  Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington, DC

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Sample Talks

I'm Awesome, But I Have My Limitations

A great program for people moving to a new situation such as high school or a new job. The program shows participants that they are awesome, very capable, but on the other hand they have some limitations (like everyone else does). It helps people develop strategies to deal with these limitations. The program has a serious message, but is also a ton of fun!!!

Effective Leadership Involves Working Through Others

A great program to help the new leader or potential leader prepare for their new role as a leader rather than an individual contributor. Engaging and fun!!!

Games To Explain Human Factors: Come, Participate, Learn & Have Fun!!!

Learn about human capabilities and limitations to design and improve the safety, efficiency, enjoyability and profitability of products and processes. The program is highly interactive and FUN!!! Audience members will all participate in lots of activities... some will be lucky enough to be selected to come up on stage (smile). There is also an opportunity to win nice prizes.

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Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$2500 to $7000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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