Episodes

  • The Importance of Vital Behaviors: An Interview with Authors Julie Smith and Lori Ludwig
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of Operant Innovations, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, dives into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Julie Smith and Dr. Lori Ludwig, authors of Vital Behavior Blueprint. Discover the secrets to identifying vital behaviors, avoiding the pitfalls of micromanagement, and building better habits with the three foundational pillars. Whether you're a behavior analyst, leader, or curious learner, this episode offers actionable insights to drive meaningful change. Tune in for these tips and much more!

    Buy the book and access the supplemental tools here: https://www.vitalbehaviorblueprint.com/

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    40 mins
  • Values-Based Safety with Terry McSween
    Nov 6 2024

    In today’s podcast episode, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, speaks with Dr. Terry McSween, PhD, about his book The New Values-Based Safety. Listeners will learn about the essential components of behavior-based safety, how to transition from clinical work to behavior-based safety work, how to collaborate in a behavior-based safety process, and the future of behavior-based safety.

    Purchase The New Values Based Safety: https://abatechnologies.com/the-new-values-based-safety

    Contact us!

    Maddie: mduke@abatechnologies.com

    Terry: tmcsween@qualitysafetyedge.com

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    39 mins
  • Supervision Competence with Dr. Matthew Brodhead
    Oct 22 2024

    In today’s episode of Operant Innovations, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, talks with Dr. Matthew Brodhead, PhD, BCBA-D, about scope of competence as it relates to supervision. Listeners will learn about supervisory scope of competence, how scope of competence changes when talking about supervisees vs. clients, and how to expand your scope of competence.

    Purchase The Dynamic Supervisor: An 8 Hour Immersion in Contemporary Standards and Skills: dynamicsupervisor.com

    Contact us!

    Maddie Duke: mduke@abatechnologies.com

    Matthew Brodhead: mtb@msu.edu

    Supervising Queer Students with Dr. Mychal Machado: https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2024-06-20/supervising-queer-students-with-dr-mychal-machado

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    39 mins
  • Mastering the Balancing Act: Time Management and Supervision with Dr. Breanne Hartley
    Oct 8 2024

    In today’s episode of Operant Innovations, Maddie Duke chats with Dr. Breanne Hartley, Ph.D, BCBA-D, about what to do when everything needs your attention. Between supervision and client needs, behavior analysts have quite a bit of balancing priorities that they need to do. Listen to learn tips on how to manage your time and make sure everyone’s needs are met!

    Purchase The Dynamic Supervisor: An 8 Hour Immersion in Contemporary Standards and Skills: dynamicsupervisor.com

    Contact us!

    Maddie Duke: mduke@abatechnologies.com

    Breanne Hartley: bhartley@unifi.care

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    43 mins
  • Animal Behavior Training with Adam Geltz
    Aug 27 2024

    On today’s podcast, Maddie Duke chats with Adam Geltz, senior animal trainer at Natural Encounters. Listen to learn about animal behavior training, choice and assent, and much more!

    Check out Natural Encounters! https://naturalencounters.com/

    Top 10 Behaviors of an Expert Animal Trainer https://naturalencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Top-10-Behaviors-of-an-Expert-Animal-Trainer.pdf

    Top 10 Behaviors of Expert Human Mentors: https://naturalencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Top-10-Behaviors-of-Expert-Human-Mentors.pdf

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    @operant innovations

    @aba_technologies

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • When Supervisees Won’t Listen with Andressa Sleiman
    Aug 20 2024

    Today’s podcast features a conversation between Maddie Duke and Dr. Andressa Sleiman, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Dr. Sleiman shares tips and insights on what to do when supervisees aren’t doing what they need to be doing. Listeners will learn how to identify the reason behind supervisee behavior, as well as function-based tips and tricks for changing this behavior.

    Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations

    The Dynamic Supervisor: An 8-Hour Immersion in Contemporary Standards and Skills will be available soon! dynamicsupervisor.com

    Check out the Performance Diagnostic Checklist: https://abatechnologies.com/resources/free/free-performance-diagnostic-checklist-download

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    36 mins
  • Mentor Me on Advocacy Work with Amanda “Mandy” Ralston
    Aug 14 2024

    Today’s podcast features a conversation with Amanda “Mandy” Ralston about advocacy work. Mandy shares her background with advocacy, what advocacy can look like, where one should start, as well as tips for dealing with imposter syndrome related to advocacy.

    Operant Innovations by ABA Technologies is a podcast that explores how the science of behavior can improve lives. Join Maddie Duke and experts in behavior analysis as they explore new ideas and topics every week.

    Follow us on Instagram! @operantinnovations

    Contact us!

    Maddie: mduke@abatechnologies.com

    Amanda: mandy@nonbinarysolutions.com

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    33 mins
  • Evolving ABA | Radical Perspectives on OBM and Behavior Analysis with Portia James
    Aug 6 2024

    In today’s episode of Evolving ABA, Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi, Ed. D talks with author, practitioner, and entrepreneur Portia James, M.A., BCBA. The conversation follows Portia’s career from behavior technician to founder and CEO of Behavior Genius. Listeners will learn about being a leader, hear experiences of being Black in the workplace, and how to branch outside of “traditional” behavior analysis.

    Purchase Radical OBM by Portia James: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-OBM-Organizational-Behavior-Management/dp/B0CCCNLXLY

    Connect with Portia James:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiacjames/

    Instagram: @missportia

    Behavior Genius: @behaviorgenius @geniusops

    Follow Operant Innovations on Instagram! @operantinnovations

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    46 mins