Behaviour Change Insiders

In this final, concluding episode of the Behaviour Change Insiders podcast series, Chris  meets with Clover Rodriguez from the Welsh Local Government Association, to talk about the key findings and messages to take home from the Behaviour Change Festivals. This episode is ideal if you would like to hear a short summary about Behaviour Change science, whilst also hearing directly from Chris about the running of the events and shaping the programme.

In Episode Six, Diane Reynolds, the Sustainable Development Change Manager at the Welsh Government, talks about an extensive programme to change how Civil Servants in Wales behave and work in connection with the Well-being of Future Generations Act. (2.50 -21.40 mins) Then, Anna Sussex from WEDFAN (The Welsh Emergency Department Frequent Attenders Network) follows this with an example of where she has worked with an individual to reduce his A&E visits and keep him out of prison. (21.40- 31.40 mins). Have a listen below…

In Episode Five, Barod challenged us to “Swansea’s Got Jargon Busters”. This was run by Barod at the Swansea Behaviour Change Festival. The aim was to change behaviour around how people communicate, by getting them to take part in a game show where you get ‘buzzed out’ for using jargon. This podcast has four parts: Part 1: Alan from Barod explains how Jargon Busters was developed; Part 2: Alan and Simon from Barod take Chris from the Good Practice Exchange through an example of Jargon Busters (Chris doesn’t do very… Read more Jargon Busters with Barod →

In Episode Four, Professor Dave Snowden explains his ‘Nudge Not Yank’ approach to behaviour change. Using narrative to identify where people are currently, their disposition to change and small nudges that will help then move. (2.45 – 8.15 mins). Andy Middleton talks about Minimum Viable Competency in key areas as a requirement for decision makers involved in trying to implement behaviour change as part of the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. (8.20 – 21.10 mins). Professor Dave Snowden explains his Ritual Dissent Method.  Used to rapidly develop robust solutions that… Read more Professor Dave Snowden & Andy Middleton →

In Episode Three, Rachel Lilley from Aberystwyth University talks about changing how people think about energy use at home with Ymlaen Ceredigion. (1.43 – 9.20 mins). Then, Matt Stowe from Cartrefi Conwy explains the environmental improvements at Parc Peulwys Housing Estate, and how they changed behaviours and help gain a Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag award. (10.30 – 25.30 mins). Have a listen below: National Energy Action Cymru details of working with Ymlaen Ceredigion in partnership with Ceredigion County Council and Aberystwyth University including a link to a report from… Read more Rachel Lilley (Aberystwyth University) & Matt Stowe (Cartrefi Conwy) →

In Episode One, we speak with Rupert Moon, on working with rugby players at Rugby Gogledd Cymru to develop behaviours that went beyond the playing field (01.30 – 15.20 mins). Then, Professor Judy Hutchings talks to us about the KiVa anti-bullying programme in schools. Learning from Finland on how taking a whole school approach can change behaviours and reduce bullying (15.25 – 27.10 mins). Have a listen below: Wales Audit Office, Good Practice Exchange Bangor University KiVa Programme Rupert Moon on sport and improving well being

Listen to Chris from the Good Practice Exchange chat with behaviour change insiders in our brand new podcast series! Listen now: Episode 1: Professor Judy Hutchings & Rupert Moo Episode 2: Doctors Olwen Williams & Chris Subbe Episode 3: Rachel Lilley & Matt Stowe Episode 4: Professor Dave Snowden & Andy Middleton Episode 5: Barod’s […]