Approaching Organizations as Organisms (4.0 SUP CEUs)

Exploring Reinforcement in Project Management & Delivery (4.0 CEUs)

Learn how behavior analytic principles of reinforcement can be applied to strengthen team engagement and project outcomes while comparing reinforcement strategies across Waterfall and Agile project management models. (4.0 CEUs/ Published 8.20.26)

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Objectives

After completing this course, students will:

Review the purpose of preference assessments and reinforcer assessments
Understand common project management terminology and definitions
Learn the structure of two most frequently used project management models
Understand how reinforcement functions differently across project management models
Identify barriers and solutions to effective reinforcement in projects
Apply knowledge through case vignettes and learning activities

Course curriculum

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Welcome!
- Welcome to Exploring Reinforcement in Project Management & Delivery (4.0 CEUs)
- Course Downloads: Exploring Reinforcement in Project Management & Delivery (4.0 CEUs)
- Student Engagement Disclaimer
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Course Videos
- Video #1: Welcome - Exploring Reinforcement
- Video #2: Project Management
- Video #3: Project Management Models
- Video #4: Assessment of an Organization
- Video #5: Considerations for Reinforcement
- Video #6: Intervention
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Last steps
- ASR: Quiz - Please answer these questions
- Confirmation of Student Profile Information for CEUs Certificate
- Completion Survey: Exploring Reinforcement in Project Management & Delivery (4.0 CEUs)

Exploring Reinforcement in Project Management & Delivery

Whether you're introducing a new clinical program, rolling out staff training, implementing a new scheduling system, or leading an organizational initiative, successful project implementation depends on more than careful planning—it depends on reinforcing the behaviors that move projects forward.

Successful projects depend on more than careful planning—they depend on keeping people motivated throughout the process. This course explores how behavior analytic principles of reinforcement can be applied to project management to improve team engagement, decision-making, and project outcomes. Participants will examine the difference between preference assessments and reinforcer assessments and learn why understanding what truly motivates individuals is critical to successful project delivery. Using two widely used project management approaches—Waterfall and Agile—the course demonstrates how the timing, frequency, and delivery of reinforcement can influence project momentum, stakeholder engagement, and overall success.

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Course Presenters

Catherine 'Cat' Wayman

MSW, LSW, BCBA

Integrating modalities of Behavior Science and generalist Social Work practice, Cat has spent over 15 years leading teams in the development and expansion of continuous improvement and evaluation principles across multiple companies operating throughout the United States. Beginning in high-risk clinical settings providing direct intervention to individuals, Cat amplified the use of single-subject data analysis into organization-wide program evaluation. This promoted access to reliable data used in reporting health and quality of clinical service delivery for children and adults. In 2024, Cat began her role as Research and Evaluation Supervisor within the University of Pittsburgh's Child Welfare Resource Center. Additionally, she has developed and delivered ABA graduate coursework and led individual and group supervision for over 10 years. Cat holds a Master of Social Work degree and is a Licensed Social Worker and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.