In this Episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa shares four of the most difficult persuasion scenarios that you are likely to encounter on the road to persuasive excellence. Listeners will be properly equipped with strategies and toolkits for overcoming an array of obstacles, such as trying to win over a crowd of opponents, technical difficulties during public speeches, and even persuading people to act against their own core beliefs. At the end of the day, Professor Schiappa reminds us, nobody is perfect. It’s all about preparation and "Improving your batting average.”

In this episode of ‘Persuasive Communication,’ Professor Edward Schiappa Shares his top 10 tips for maximizing our communication and influence during calls over zoom and other similar platforms. With advice about camera details, setting, lighting, and audio, as well as utilizing body language, respecting our audience, and simulating eye effective contact. This is sure to be a value packed episode you will not want to miss.

In this week's episode of ‘The Sustainable Mindset', MIT Alumni and Dr. Afreen Siddiqi is speaking with Economist Jaime Diaz, Executive Vice President of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration, and whose work involves financing strategic projects that facilitate development goals and sustainable growth in developing countries.

The two discuss how to realistically contribute to the UN’s 17 Sustainability Goals and reduce inequality. “Different sectors have to contribute at the same time,” Diaz notes, “...if that doesn’t happen, it will be difficult to advance”. They also cover different frameworks for assessment, how to effectively use sustainability indicators to influence the public atmosphere, adapting to contingencies of climate change, and more.

Furthermore, Siddiqi and Diaz discuss the UN Inclusive Wealth Index, which considers nontraditional aspects into quantitative measurements, such as capital assets, including natural capital, human capital, and produced capital. Diaz exemplifies the Inclusive Wealth Index by explaining the vast amount of natural capital in Latin America, versus the GPD of specific countries.

Press play to discover more about the captivating and surprising intersections of sustainable infrastructure and economic advocacy.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests and interviewees of this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the host or MIT Professional Education, nor of their respective organizations. The views expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of their ideas or any entity they may represent. The information and opinions expressed by the host and guest of this podcast do not reflect those of MIT Professional Education.

In this week's episode of ‘The Sustainable Mindset: Connecting Water Systems and Built Infrastructure,’ MIT Alumni and Dr. Afreen Siddiqi speaks with Matthew McCartney, Researcher leader and Hydrologist at the International Water Management Institute.

The two go on to cover how natural systems and manufactured systems influence each other, a mounting emphasis on evidence-based decision making, complex uncertainties in the fields resulting from climate change, key issues of risk to consider moving forward, and the work that still needs to be done to facilitate the integration of natural and built infrastructure systems.

Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the topic.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests and interviewees of this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the host or MIT Professional Education, nor of their respective organizations. The views expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of their ideas or any entity they may represent. The information and opinions expressed by the host and guest of this podcast do not reflect those of MIT Professional Education.

In this episode, MIT alumni and Research Scientist Dr. Afreen Siddiqi of MIT Professional Education hosts a conversation with Claudia Ringler of the Institute of International Food Policy Research to help us better understand the connections between water, energy, food, and land. “Energy matters every time you are trying to get enough water to produce food,” explains Ringler.

She also touches on another factor that is closely tied to the previous four; our environment. “Ecosystem health is essential for food security, food production, and obviously for all life on Earth”. Driven by a deep dedication to the field, Dr. Siddiqi inquires with all the right questions and supporting points to aid in uncovering synergies that exist among these interlinkages, as well as solutions to their less beneficial aspects.

Tune into the conversation to learn more about these linkages and how they play out in the real world in today’s episode, from MIT Professional Education.

The views and opinions expressed by the guests and interviewees of this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the host or MIT Professional Education, nor of their respective organizations. The views expressed by hosts and guests are solely their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of their ideas or any entity they may represent. The information and opinions expressed by the host and guest of this podcast do not reflect those of MIT Professional Education.

In the midst of climate change and new emerging technologies, could there be a better time for the US government to pass the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act? 1.2 trillion dollars will be spent over the next 8 years to fund new infrastructure projects in three critical areas: transportation, energy, and information.

Dig into the details of this recent bill and the promising effects it may bring for the country’s future by listening to today’s episode from MIT Professional Education new series, “The Sustainable Mindset”.

On today’s episode of the Ideas to Action series, we'll be taking a look at the importance of designing and redesigning solutions to solve problems, as well as the process of developing your venture. You’ll also understand the need to develop solutions with all stakeholders in mind, including society, and evaluate how people will be affected—both positively and negatively. And you’ll also hear about some of the success stories from the MITdesignX program. This is The Venture Pitch.

On today’s episode of the Ideas to Action series, we'll be taking a look at the role humans play in designing solutions, even when technologies like AI solve problems for us on a daily basis. Discover how asking, listening, and human cooperation all come together to help frame problems and design and deliver impactful solutions. This is The Human Perspective.

On today’s episode of the Ideas to Action series, we'll be taking a look at the development of modern, impactful solutions and the role that design and human perspective play in solving complex problems.

This is Framing Problems and Designing Solutions.

As modern problems continue to increase in complexity, identifying critical needs lies at the core of finding human solutions. This series will take a comprehensive look at solving complex problems: how they emerge, how to frame them, the human perspective that aids in designing solutions, and the development of an effective action plan to deploy them.

Welcome to Ideas to Action.