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Healthcare is characterized by waiting . . . in Lean waiting = muda, and muda means waste. Reducing waste is the primary goal of Lean. Michael McCarthy, MEd 

What behaviors to reinforce are easier to spot in a 5S workplace? Michael McCarthy, MEd 

3 Steps to protect your team during pandemics Lessons from Lean Hospitals and OBM When pandemics strike, they s

Three habit-building steps from Lean & OBM. Here is one example that can be replicated.

5S reduces the waste in processes, leading to more efficient work and higher-quality outcomes.

We see this question A LOT! "What can I do with a degree in behavior analysis other than clinical work?" The answer is simple - A LOT! The process to get there can be unknown and uncertain though. Today we are talking about some related fields and how to get into them. 

Over the past year or so, the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management (JOBM) has published discussion articles revolving around ethics, licensure, and certification in OBM.

The typical performance appraisal is DDDD: Dreaded, Delayed, Done under Duress. Supervisors’ least favorite and most procrastinated task can be transformed into an ongoing source of feedback and positive reinforcement, spearheaded by the employee.

Join Operant Innovations for Part 3 of their interview with Western Michigan University. This week we will be speaking with Dr. Heather McGee about the Industrial/Organizational Behavior Management Program.

Janis Allen briefly discusses how changing the way we practice employee feedback and expectations can increase productivity and morale.  

This does not mean we have to be cut off from our friends, families, or colleagues. Janis Allen briefly discusses how she and her colleagues came up with a creative way to engage with their audience by using her 5 Steps to Engage and Motivate Employees.

Behavior analysis has made a name for itself in the areas of developmental disabilities, mental health, and autism. Though less known in other fields, behavior analysis has a history of thriving in business, healthcare, education, animal training, and climate change. Where ever behavior is occurring, behavior analysts are found putting the tried-and-true tools of our science to work. 

Part 7 of 7 “An [Organizational Behavior Management (OBM)] professional could work in any industry, in any organization, and on any problem or goal important to that organization” Dr. Allison King, BCBA & Kelly Therrien, MS, BCBA 

This course is a recorded webinar.

This is a common question of behavior analysts when first introduced to the application of behavioral science in the workplace. Stepping out of the clinic and into fixing organizations seems glamorous to some. But, “doing OBM” doesn’t necessarily mean consulting; in fact, where it’s most needed might be in one’s own organization. Kelly Therrien, a seasoned consultant, and behavior analyst says to start small and she offers a few suggestions.