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… triggers an electric switch that turns on the heating or cooling (depending on the season), the warming or cooling air feeds back to the thermostat, which then triggers the “off” switch when the set temperature is reached. Look around. … to the other and change it, which in turn feeds back to the other, which in turn ….You get the picture. I have to say it again, Darwin’s analysis was brilliant. It was he who really formalized the idea of feedback systems in the natural environment, which in turn got many other people thinking about feedback in human activity. Now, to be fair, Darwin’s own ideas about feedback in evolving systems may have come from the English pre-industrial revolution …
… more than is required. Identify what individuals find reinforcing. What reinforces one may punish another (think public praise). Be sure you understand and apply the right reinforcers for each individual. Establish yourself as a reinforcer. … behaviors that fit the mission, vision and values of your organization, you’re sure to become a more effective manager and gain more discretionary effort. Are managers in your company earning discretionary effort ? … It’s generally agreed that … more than is required. Identify what individuals find reinforcing. What reinforces one may punish another (think public praise). Be sure you understand and apply the right reinforcers for each individual. Establish yourself as a reinforcer. …
… concerning how human habits still need to change if technological change is to effectively impact global growth and sustainability. Given the widespread interest in areas such as healthy habits, green initiatives, and culture I would highly recommend this book, with an added emphasis for a potential reader to also integrate readings and training in behavioral principles. The authors refer to the passion of individuals and other motivators as essential features … the book. Knowledge of behavior analysis combined with the information provided in the book offers a unique picture of sustainability and maintenance of changing habits. As a subject central to all facets of society, Abundance is well-written to …
… Be the Norm, Not the Exception One issue has been largely overlooked in the discussions about women in leadership: Do the traits of one gender have an advantage over the other in the boardroom? Direct and self-promotional personalities have long … Now a Fast Company. … One issue has been largely overlooked in the discussions about women in leadership: Do the traits of one gender have an advantage over the other in the boardroom? Direct and self-promotional personalities have long …
… newspaper article and believe what was reported, but it could have been about something important like health, education, raising children or marital happiness that was reported as fact when it was not. We should, from time to time, examine how … newspaper article and believe what was reported, but it could have been about something important like health, education, raising children or marital happiness that was reported as fact when it was not. We should, from time to time, examine how …
… professors and graduate students in psychology) all came out of the talk simply stunned - the data were so clean and just plain beautiful (scientists find beauty in unusual things, sometimes). A few months later the ugly truth came out when one of … the data were collected, there simply were not the number of patients with the reported diagnosis that the presenter claimed to have used in the study. Once the snowball of revelation got rolling, there quickly developed an avalanche of … is less than 5 or less than 1 time in a hundred (depending on the degree of confidence sought) , then the effect is said to be statistically significant. Many “facts” in psychology are based on such evidence, and it actually works pretty …
… Declaration of Independence – a clear break with an older psychology with roots in Europe. Just as America’s forefathers laid out their vision of America in that historical document, Watson laid out what he envisioned as the future of psychology. Writing in broad terms, he criticized a psychology mired in … ( Click here for a collection of scholarly reviews of the impact of Watson’s work on contemporary psychology ). Watson said many prescient things in that article, now called the behaviorist manifesto, including a discussion of prediction and …
… the number of required dead pull ups required of women Marines: “I think the test should be the same as the men … People train to what they’re tested on.” It was the last sentence that made my behaviorist ears perk up. She is saying that if you … I share. Many of our folk sayings follow this in principle: “you never know until you try,” and “nothing ventured nothing gained.” Both reflect the spirit if not the letter of what the officer was saying. We have no idea what people are capable … and age (never mind how old, exactly) are my (obvious) limitations. BUT, we don’t know what I could do with a proper training program and a world-class coach, certainly better than I am doing now. As managers of people, it is hard to know when …
… and innovation that leads to improved efficiency or cost savings is wanted by most managers. However, many leaders often fail to properly support and reinforce creativity in their organizations. In this latest edition of the Behavior Minute … and innovation that leads to improved efficiency or cost savings is wanted by most managers. However, many leaders often fail to properly support and reinforce creativity in their organizations. In this latest edition of the Behavior Minute …
… mysterious about creativity. Contrary to what many writers write and to the many so-called myths out there; it is not a brain thing or a province of just a few. As a matter of fact everybody is creative every day. We never do the same thing twice … Although we think we do these things the same, there are small differences from each repetition that will never appear again. We don’t think about these changes as creativity but they are.Some people are able to recognize these changes and … and funds to be used to support employees with creative ideas. In 1977 CEO Lou Lehr started The Challenge ’81, a program aimed at achieving 25% of all sales from products with less than five years on the market. Later it was 30% every four …
… Aubrey Daniels International Announces Leadership Transitions Founder Aubrey Daniels Devotes Time to New Institute, Passes Chairmanship to Darnell Lattal; Tom Spencer Becomes President & CEO Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), a leading workplace … appointments take effect today. Aubrey Daniels, Ph.D. , who founded ADI in 1978, has transferred his responsibilities as chairman of the board to Darnell Lattal, Ph.D. , who has served as president and CEO for 14 years. At the same time, Tom … the world, including building solid international alliances in Japan, Singapore, and China. In her new role as Board Chair, Lattal will continue to develop these alliances while collaborating with other board members to define ADI’s strategic …