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Within the framework of the UN Behavioural Science Week, a session on Behavioural Science and Organisational Behaviour (Wednesday 5 June, 11am-12 pm EDT) is being organized by UN DESA, DOS, DMSPC, IAEA and UNSSC. The session will highlight experiences from UN DESA, DOS, DMSPC, IAEA and UNSSC applying behavioural science to change the way organisations work. It will include discussion about the application of BeSci in operations, changing mindsets in public institutions, fostering UN values and behaviours, and organisational culture in the area of atomic energy. This session will take place over the course of one hour. It will be structured around four lightning talks to illustrate how behavioural sciences is being applied in the UN to promote changes in the way organizations perform. Each UN entity will highlight its initiative by focusing on key dimensions, who it partnered with and main results (6 minutes each). These presentations will be followed by a Q&A session of about 30 minutes to spark a conversation about broad take-aways, including successes, challenges and lessons learned.
The 6th annual UN Behavioural Science (BeSci) Week is set to take place from June 3rd to 7th, 2024. Learn how 38 UN Entities are leveraging behavioural science in 15 webinars, free and open to anyone. This flagship event is organised by the UN Behavioural Science Group and the Executive Office of the UN Secretary-General. Sessions will cover a wide array of topics, ranging from climate, health, peace and security to information integrity, organisational behaviour, digital technology, and more. The Week aims to increase understanding, collaboration and the application of behavioural science within the UN and beyond. We invite you to join us for UN Behavioural Week to explore, learn and apply the insights that behavioural science offers!
UN Behavioural Science (BeSci) Week Agenda
Session on Behavioural Science and Organisational Behaviour Concept Note
Session on Behavioural Science and Organisational Behaviour Agenda
For more information and to register, visit the UN Behavioural Science Week website here.
UN DESA Contact Information
Ms. Adriana Alberti
Chief, Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit
DPIDG/UN DESA
alberti[at]un.org