March 2026 ATD-CIC Monthly Program: From Expert to Architect: Growing Leaders Through Deliberate Doubt

From Expert to Architect:
Growing Leaders Through Deliberate Doubt

Organizations say they want managers to coach—but most managers were promoted for having answers.

In this interactive session, we’ll explore why sustainable growth requires a shift from expertise to disciplined curiosity. Drawing on negotiation psychology, brain science, and the powerful discipline of Deliberate Doubt—intentionally suspending certainty to unlock better thinking—this session explores how calibrated questions reduce defensiveness, strengthen decision quality, and accelerate development in the flow of work.

We’ll move beyond generic “ask open-ended questions” advice and examine how managers can use structured curiosity to:

• Increase accountability without micromanaging

• Reduce resistance in difficult conversations

• Grow problem-solving capacity on their teams

• Scale leadership development through everyday interactions

If growth is the goal, the most powerful shift a manager can make is moving from expert to architect of thinking

Friday, March 20, 2026

8:30 - 9:00 am Networking

9:00 - 10:15 am Program

10:15 - 10:30 am Chapter Updates

Bring a Friend for Free!

Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, IN 46038

Virtual Optional: Zoom link provided upon registration

REGISTER HERE

Facilitated By: Dr. Ali Atkison

Dr. Ali Atkison is Vice President of Learning and Development at HRD, where she leads the Learning & Performance Consulting™ practice and helps organizations connect learning investments to real-world performance. With more than 20 years of experience in human performance improvement, she’s known for translating learning science into practical, measurable systems that drive sustainable behavior change. A frequent conference speaker and trusted advisor, Ali is also the author of How’s Your Computer-side Manner? and teaches online courses for Audible and The Great Courses.