The Use Case Podcast

The Power of Small Commitments: The Science Behind Behavior Change with Chris Taylor, Founder of Actionable


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We connect with Chris Taylor from Actionable, diving into how Actionable drives real behavior change in corporate training. We explore the critical shift in L&D from simple facilitation to measurable impact, emphasizing the role of habit formation and small, intentional commitments in leadership development.

In this episode, we look at corporate training, behavior change, leadership development, self-reported behavior change, and observable behavior change, highlighting how Actionable empowers individuals and organizations to achieve meaningful and lasting transformation.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Actionable bridges the gap between corporate training and behavior change by focusing on self-reported and observable outcomes.
  2. Leadership development is evolving, with a shift towards small, intentional commitments that drive lasting impact.
  3. Actionable’s platform empowers participants to track progress and engage in meaningful change through habit formation.
  4. The success of training initiatives hinges on individual motivation and the structure of the learning sessions.
  5. Actionable’s expansion supports larger organizations, addressing the growing demand from transformation departments.
  6. Facilitators transition from content deliverers to trusted advisors, driving real change through behavior science.

  7. Chapters

    00:00 Chris and William get Ryan in trouble with his wife

    05:21 Introducing Actionable and its Purpose

    09:37 Bridging the Gap: From Training to Behavior Change

    12:31 Measuring Impact and Reporting Analytics

    16:04 Expanding to Support Larger Organizations

    18:00 Individual Motivation and Interest in Behavior Change

    20:46 Driving Change through Time and Space

    23:30 From Content Deliverers to Trusted Advisors

    29:37 Overcoming Bias in Behavior Change

    37:53 The Impact of Actionable on Personal Growth

    45:45 The Role of Autonomy in Driving Change


    Connect with Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjrtaylor/

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