Gary Klein

Gary Klein

Keynote Speaker: Research Psychologist Famous for Pioneering in the Field of Naturalistic Decision Making

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Gary Klein Biography

Gary Klein, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at MacroCognition LLC. Dr. Klein received his Ph.D. in experimental psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1969. He spent the first phase of his career in academia as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Oakland University (1970-1974). The second phase was spent working for the government as a research psychologist for the U.S. Air Force (1974-1978). The third phase began in 1978 when he founded his own R&D company, Klein Associates, which grew to 37 people by the time it was acquired by Applied Research Associates (ARA) in 2005 Dr. Klein has developed several models of cognitive processes: A Recognition-Primed Decision (RPD) model to describe how people actually make decisions in natural settings; a Data/Frame model of sensemaking; a Management by Discovery model of planning to handle wicked problems; and a Triple-Path model of insight.

He has also developed several research and application methods: The Critical Decision method and Knowledge Audit for doing cognitive task analysis; the PreMortem method of risk assessment; and the ShadowBox method for training cognitive skills. He was instrumental in founding the field of Naturalistic Decision Making.

He is a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. In 2008 he received the Jack A. Kraft Innovator Award from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. He has written: Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions (1998); The Power of Intuition (2004); Working Minds: A practitioner's guide to Cognitive Task Analysis (Crandall, Klein, & Hoffman, 2006); Streetlights and Shadows: Searching for the keys to adaptive decision making (2009); Seeing What Others Don't: The Remarkable Ways We Gain Insights (2013).

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Gary Klein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Research & Exploration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Klein for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Gary Klein generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angus Fletcher, Lucy Shepherd and Michael Lyon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Klein for an upcoming event.

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  • How much does it cost to book Gary Klein for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gary Klein, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gary Klein are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary Klein, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gary Klein speak about?

    Gary Klein is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Research & Exploration.
  • Where does Gary Klein travel from?

    Gary Klein generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gary Klein?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary Klein for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Klein for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gary Klein or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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