Ask Better Questions. Get Better Results
A Socratic Framework for Learning, Engagement, and Behavior Change
February 10 | 11:30 a.m. CT | Zoom
In this interactive virtual session, Steven will introduce a practical Socratic training framework built around four intentional question types: Recall, Reasoning, Consequence, and Value. Participants will experience how structured questioning can move learners beyond simple content recall to deeper understanding, emotional engagement, and meaningful behavior change.
Designed for in-person training, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and everyday leadership conversations, this framework gives facilitators and leaders a repeatable way to improve engagement and ownership.
Attendees will leave with a clear, adaptable model they can immediately apply to technical training, professional development, safety discussions, and coaching conversations—making learning more impactful long after the session ends.
Presenter: Steven Aronson
Technical Training Manager, Deriva Energy
Steven Aronson is a learning and development leader with over 20 years of experience designing and leading high-impact technical training, leadership development, and workforce development programs across energy, manufacturing, logistics, and facilities operations. He currently serves as President-Elect of ATD Charlotte and will assume the role of Chapter President in 2027.
Steven is a long-time ATD volunteer and advocate for the profession. He previously served as President of ATD Memphis and has held most major board roles during his years of service, contributing across programming, operations, webmaster, and chapter leadership. He is passionate about building strong professional communities and ensuring ATD chapters deliver practical, high-value experiences for their members.
Professionally, Steven has led large-scale technician academies, safety and compliance programs, and leadership development initiatives for organizations including Deriva Energy, FedEx Express, Carrier, and Amerit Fleet Solutions. His work focuses on aligning learning strategy to business outcomes, strengthening technical and frontline leadership pipelines, and improving operational performance through effective training.
Steven currently serves as Technical Training Manager at Deriva Energy, where he supports the development of wind, solar, and battery energy storage technicians and leaders across the organization.
