2. Practical Influence
An Introduction
Will Munroe
Senior Influence Architect
March 16th, 2001
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3. Practical Influence
Agenda
Definitions
Attitudes and Behaviour
Two Ways of Thinking
Current Trends
Practical Applications
Discussion
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4. Definitions
Inform vs. Influence
inform /in fôrm´/
vt. to give knowledge of something;
tell
influence /in´ floo wence/
n. deliberate effort to change a
receiver's thoughts, feelings or
behaviours
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5. Definitions
Attitude and Persuasion
attitude /at´ e tyood/
n. a person’s evaluation of an object
of thought
persuasion /per sway´ zhen/
vt. use of communication in an
attempt to change a receiver’s
attitude
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6. Attitudes and Behaviour
How They Work
Free will
Attitudes influence behaviour
Attitude Behaviour Consistency
Behaviour not always consistent
Relevant attitudes affect behaviour
Available attitudes affect behaviour
Applications
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7. Two Ways of Thinking
Systematic and Heuristic
Two distinct modes of thinking
Systematic
Heuristic
Situation, personality affect choice
Persuasion results vary by mode
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8. Two Ways of Thinking
Systematic Thinking
Best influence tool: argument
Effort required of receiver: focused
Successful persuasion means
Persistent change
Resistant attitudes
Predictable results
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9. Two Ways of Thinking
Systematic Thinking
Types of Arguments
Facts
Evidence
Examples
Reasoning
Logic
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10. Two Ways of Thinking
Systematic Thinking: Challenges
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11. Two Ways of Thinking
Heuristic Thinking
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12. Two Ways of Thinking
Heuristic Thinking
Best influence tool: cues
Effort required of receiver: little
Successful persuasion means
Short-term change
Vulnerable attitudes
Less predictable results
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13. Two Ways of Thinking
Heuristic Thinking
Types of Cues (CLARCS) - Cialdini
Comparison
Liking
Authority
Reciprocity
Commitment/Consistency
Scarcity
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14. Two Ways of Thinking
Influence Tactics
To encourage systematic thought
Ensure relevance, comprehension
Monitor and control mental state
Match tools with mental state
Not sure? Use a cue.
Develop arguments from the point of
view of the receiver
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15. Current Trends
Web and Wireless
Online individuals
Have greater control of information
Have too much information
Demand individual attention
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16. Practical Influence
Important Applications
Commercial Web sites
Non-profit Web sites
Charity
Politics
Environment and Health
Fine Art and Performance Art
New categories of products and
services
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17. Practical Persuasion
Review
Definitions
Attitudes and Behaviour
Two Ways of Thinking
Current Trends
Practical Applications
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18. Practical Persuasion
Thank You
Will Munroe
Senior Influence Architect
will.munroe@clearintent.ca
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