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Introduction to Behavioural Science

Learn to incorporate behavioural insights in the workplace.

The workshop

Behavioural science has exploded over the last decade, and is now used in many organisations, including charities, government departments and private companies. This course will bring you up to speed on the basics and the latest developments in this field, showing how behavioural insights can be used to effect change within your organisation.ÌýThis is a foundationÌýcourse for people with no knowledge or little background in behavioural science.

Topics covered

In this online workshop, over two mornings, we will cover:

  • Heuristics and biases
  • Decision-making
  • Risk and uncertainty
  • Social influence

You will learn through a combination of taught content and interactive case studies. By the end of the course, you will have a good understanding of the basics of behavioural science - and feel confident to start applying behavioural interventions in your own workplace.Ìý

When & where

New dates to be announced. This can be commissioned forÌýa group at any time.

Online workshop, two sessions of 3 hrs each.

Who is it for?
  • Anyone interested in learning more about human behaviour and psychology.
  • Professionals interested in designing behaviour-change interventions in their organization:Ìýpolicy-makers, program managers, product designers, consultants.
Tutors

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Adam'sÌýresearch focusses on effective decision-making, and communicating risk and uncertainty. He has worked with several organisations, including theÌý, theÌý, theÌý, theÌýÌýandÌý.


Alicia investigates the psychology supporting teamwork and prosocial behaviour. She works with children and with chimpanzees to explore how our social skills develop, and how insights from our closest-living primate relatives can inform our understanding of human behaviour.


Dave studies how people make decisions in an uncertain and changing world, with a focus on causality. He has written two books,ÌýÌýandÌý. Dave has worked with US intelligence, UK government, and various financial and tech companies, such asÌý,ÌýÌýandÌý.


Nichola's research focusses on the intricacies of human social behaviour. She is author ofÌý; and has worked with several organisations, includingÌý,Ìý,ÌýÌýandÌý.


StephenÌýstudies how people reason, make decisions and solve problems both as individuals and in groups. He has worked with several organisations, includingÌýÌýandÌý.

Fees

Early Bird fees:Ìý£645
Standard Fees:Ìý£735

ContactÌýChanging MindsÌýfor otherÌýpossible discounts (e.g. Group bookings, UCL »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË).