Leadership development has historically occupied a marginal place in BCBA training. Graduate programs prepare practitioners to be skilled clinicians — to conduct assessments, design and supervise behavior intervention programs, and collect and analyze data.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Women in Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →As Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), focusing on developing others is second nature, but leadership starts within. This interactive pre-conference workshop will guide participants in designing a personalized leadership plan anchored in values, evidence-based strategies, and the science of behavior analysis. Through hands-on activities, attendees will clarify their personal and professional values, set measurable leadership objectives, and define operational pinpoints that track behavior change. They will also learn how to conduct an environmental assessment to identify barriers, including time constraints, competing priorities, and contextual variables, that impede progress. With potential challenges identified, participants will develop actionable plans to address them, incorporating strategies for accountability, motivation, and data-based decision-making. Additionally, attendees will learn to establish ongoing systems for monitoring progress, seeking feedback, and engaging in purposeful self-reflection, ensuring continuous improvement. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a values-driven leadership blueprint tailored to their unique aspirations and work environment. This plan will guide them toward becoming more influential leaders, capable of shaping positive outcomes for their teams, organizations, and the broader field of behavior analysis. Participants will gain the confidence to apply newly acquired leadership behaviors, enhancing their capacity to drive meaningful change.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 3 | Supervision |
| COA | 3 | — |
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.