The RBT attrition data directly relates to the concept of gamification by highlighting the failure to activate core human motivational drives in the workplace. Gamification, through its systematic application of game design elements, seeks to intentionally activate these drives.
When I got the chance to be the main barista at my best friends' wedding, it was a dream come true. I designed custom "his and hers" drinks to honor their marriage... until I looked at the guest list (140 people!) and my little single-boiler espresso machine. This is the story of the frantic, exhilarating hour where I transformed my cozy home setup into a high-speed coffee station. I'll share the strategic, budget-friendly hacks (and the specific machine that saved us!) that eliminated a major bottleneck, allowing our small team to serve an impossible 118 drinks in just 60 minutes. Get ready for a deeply personal look at how we mixed heart, hustle, and a little bit of engineering to pull off the ultimate wedding coffee marathon!
How repeated “no’s” without alternatives can lead to unsafe behavior in individuals with IDD. Understand and apply different strategies through a compassionate, behavior-analytic lens.
This post briefly explores how the principles of B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning experiments are now reflected in our modern digital lives. Instead of pressing levers for food pellets, originally conducted on rats in controlled environments, humans engage with handheld devices by tapping, swiping, and clicking to receive social and emotional reinforcement like likes, notifications, and curated content. The same behavioral mechanisms used to shape lab behavior are now embedded in our technology, conditioning us to seek rewards and remain engaged. The key difference? We’ve willingly entered the box.
