Workshops
Dr Megan Heinicke
Title: Improving Professional Behavior Analysts' Public Speaking Skills
Abstract: Public speaking is paramount to a behavior analyst’s professional and career development no matter their role (e.g., academic, administrator, practitioner). Proficient speaking is also an important skill for communicating powerful messages to a variety of professional audiences (Friman, 2014). For example, Friman urges behavior analysts to use “front of the room” opportunities to help achieve Skinner’s vision of disseminating our science to mainstream audiences. However, public speaking is one of the most commonly reported human fears; thus “front of the room” opportunities are often avoided.
This workshop will focus on increasing public speaking skills by:
- identifying barriers to fluent public speaking
- offering recommendations from interviews of 10 expert public speakers in our field
- practicing behavior-analytic strategies to improve speech fluency
Leah Fennema Hall, BCBA; Julie Eshleman, BCBA; Ioanna Konstantinidou, BCBA
Title: 8 Leadership Lessons from Organisational Behaviour Management
UK-SBA OBM SIG
Abstract: Organisational Behaviour Management (OBM) is a sub-discipline of ABA which seeks to understand the influence of environmental variables on employee behaviour. The field of OBM offers a wealth of strategies and tools that can turn the process of supervision and leadership into a pleasant experience with a positive impact on supervisor and supervisee behaviour. OBM skills can help supervisors support supervisees as they learn new behaviours, achieve relevant goals, learn to assess performance related issues, and choose functionally suitable interventions. This workshop reviews eight OBM strategies regarding systems analysis, feedback, goal setting, and more which aim to equip you with knowledge that can improve your behaviour as a supervisor but also as a behaviour analyst in general.
Sharland Foundation Developmental Disabilities ABA Research and Impact Network (SF-DDARIN)
Early Career Researcher Event
This event sponsored by the Sharland Foundation Developmental Disabilities ABA Research and Impact Network is designed to support early career researchers in the UK and ROI, in particular PhD students, using behavioural interventions in the field of developmental disabilities. There will be three workshops, each giving participants the chance to hear from leaders in the field and providing helpful suggestions to develop your research and further your career. Throughout the day there will be space to network, both with senior researchers as well as with other early career researchers; in addition, you will have the opportunity to share your own research interests by displaying a poster, giving a presentation or providing a written summary which will be distributed to all participants.
Funding Workshop
Securing funding is an important part of progressing research, but it can be hard to know where and how to apply. This workshop will give you an overview of field-specific funding streams and fellowships. There will also be time to hear from two successful applicants, who can give tips and tricks to help maximise chances of success.
Research workshop
Creating and carrying out research can be challenging, from identifying where to start, to understanding which methodology or analysis is most appropriate. In this workshop, you will learn about field-specific methodologies and ways to analyse both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as receive guidance on developing your own research ideas and proposals.
Career workshop
At the beginning of your career, it can be overwhelming to consider where you might end up. This workshop will take the form of a panel discussion involving those working across both academic and applied settings. It will give an overview of the many and varied career pathways within the field, as well as suggest ways to purposefully plan and develop your career.
Presentation and networking opportunity
Explaining research through presentation, and answering questions regarding your research are key but daunting skills. There will be an opportunity for those who wish to do so (on a first come first served basis) to give a 5-minute oral report regarding your current research, and answer a few questions from the audience. Participants may choose instead to display a poster to discuss over lunch. All participants will be asked to provide a written summary of their research interests (a template will be provided). These will be collated and available to all participants on the day.
For more details and to book your place please contact Viki Stafford at v.f.j.stafford@kent.ac.uk