Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) represents one of the most natural and impactful career expansions available to behavior analysts. The same principles that drive effective clinical intervention — functional assessment, data-based decision-making, reinforcement, performance feedback, and contingency analysis — apply directly to organizational challenges including employee performance, safety, leadership development, and systems improvement.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Women in Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →This presentation is designed to help Behavior Analysts expand their expertise and apply the science to Organizational Behavior Management (OBM). We'll highlight how core clinical skills—like functional assessment, data-driven decision-making, and performance feedback—can effectively be leveraged to significantly boost organizational outcomes. Attendees will learn how to adapt existing behavior-analytic competencies to organizational challenges and leadership roles. We'll start by reviewing fundamental OBM principles, including pinpointing crucial performance variables, establishing behavioral contingencies, and using feedback loops to drive sustainable change. Attendees will learn how to structure an OBM project from inception: identifying organizational needs, conducting thorough assessments, and setting measurable goals. Next, we'll explore methods for building targeted interventions, collecting data, and tracking progress, anchored in OBM best practices. Participants will leave with practical insights and tools designed to help them confidently initiate, lead, and evaluate OBM initiatives. Whether you aim to pivot your career or broaden your professional repertoire, this 50-minute session will equip you with the knowledge and direction you need to excel in organizational contexts, creating meaningful, data-driven change.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
| COA | 1 | — |
Mellanie Page is the Founder and CEO of The ABA Collective and Clinical Boss, where she helps BCBAs step outside traditional clinical roles to build scalable, impact-driven businesses. Specializing in OBM, clinical entrepreneurship, and online education, Mellanie empowers behavior analysts to create CEUs, courses, consulting services, and communities that support work-life harmony and sustainable growth. Contact me at hello@clinicalboss.com or visit clinicalboss.com to learn more!
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279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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