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| International Paper Session - OBM Paper Series: Graduate Training to the Real World |
| Sunday, May 27, 2007 |
| 10:30 AM–11:50 AM |
| Emma C |
| Area: OBM |
| Chair: William B. Abernathy (Southeastern Louisiana University, Aubrey Daniels International) |
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| An Interdisciplinary Approach to OBM Training and Practice. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| WILLIAM B. ABERNATHY (Southeastern Louisiana University, Aubrey Daniels International) |
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| Abstract: OBM undergraduate and graduate training and practice are often exclusively derived from the concepts and technology of applied behavior analysis. The speaker recommend an interdisciplinary approach to both training and practice that includes pertinent courses from business, Industrial/Organizatonal Psychology, Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering. A proposed skill set and master's degree curriculum are presented and discussed. |
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| A Multidisciplinary Approach to Graduate Training in Organizational Behavior Management. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| WILLIAM B. ABERNATHY (Southeastern Louisiana University, Aubrey Daniels International) |
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| Abstract: A new master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a concentration in Behavior Systems Analysis is presented. The need for a multidisciplinary approach to OBM graduate training is explained with examples from the presenter's consulting experiences. |
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| Critical Factors for Making the Transition from Academics to the Real World: Experiences from the USA. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| THOMAS E. BOYCE (Center for Behavioral Safety, LLC) |
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| Abstract: This paper will detail the presenter’s experiences making a transition from full-time faculty member at a University behavior analysis program to serving as President and Senior Consultant of an active and growing Behavior-Based Safety consulting firm. The presentation will address: a) the strengths and weaknesses of current academic training models, b) the relevance of OBM research questions to real-world problems and application, and c) how to effectively communicate behavioral principles on a large-scale to those who have little or no formal training in behavior analysis. Recommendations for those interested in a career in consulting will be offered. |
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| Critical Factors for Making the Transition from Academics to the Real World: Experiences from Sweden. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| NED CARTER (Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, Stockholm, Sweden) |
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| Abstract: This paper will detail the presenter’s experiences making a transition from a research position in Sweden to serving as senior administrative officer for an organization representing all Swedish municipalities and counties, who employ over 1,3 million persons. The presentation will address: a) the strengths and weaknesses of current academic training models, b) the relevance of OBM research questions to real-world problems and application, and c) how behavioral principles can be introduced to produce changes in cultural practices. |
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