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What is Behavioral Project Management?

BehavioralPM applies science-based tools to project management, helping you address challenges like poor communication, missed deadlines, and misaligned teams.

By understanding human behavior and decision-making, it helps you create a more efficient, collaborative, and successful project environment.

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“I highly recommend this program for those who want to understand how the human brain supports. - and sometimes thwarts - the best laid plans! Discover how to adjust our methods of planning to take account of the way brains work. Leverage our natural tendencies instead of tripping over them. Project management processes are essential and have been well-established over the past 50+ years. Now it is  time to adapt those techniques for who we as humans really are!”
Ruth (Insight Wizard) Pearce
The NeuralPlan Certification course grabbed my interest immediately, simply because as a Project Professional, I understand the key aspect to project delivery is people. Through taking the course, it has allowed me not only to increase my own self-awareness through a reflective process of learning but to also understand why others behaviour differ in certain changing circumstances.
Dr Mark Reeson, NPPQ
After just completing this certification training and gaining a truly powerful insight into how to avoid common thinking gaps and ways to mitigate biases in planning and forecasting, I have to endorse this course. The science and studies are referenced throughout the training, bringing Project Management into the modern era of including people's behaviors, just like economics. Gain the insight to plan and forecast your projects and bring your PM skills to the next level.
 While I started this endeavor to boost my resume as I prepare to transition from the military, I found the training to not just expand and build upon my Project Management knowledge but also expand my knowledge in the world of behavioral sciences that go beyond just PM. The information was captivating and insightful not just into the inner working and thought processes of others but of myself. I am refreshed, relieved and more confident moving forward with the knowledge gained. Thank you Institute for Neuro & Behavioral Project Management!
Shane Kinman, NPPQ
I am very thankful for the NeuralPlan Certification course provided.The depth of knowledge and detailed breakdown of information demonstrated throughout the course was truly informative and has significantly increased my understanding of behavioral and neuroscience, and its impact on planning processes.I would highly recommend to others.
Daveed Pryor, NPPQ
As a practitioner, I would have never gave any real thought to understanding the behavioral or cognitive aspects of project management, other than those associated with communication or relationship building. However, as a recent graduate of a doctoral program, I have learned a lot about evidence-based practices and decisions in business. In discussing this with mentors and colleagues, I was introduced to NeuralPlan and their mission to bridge the behavioral and cognitive with project management practices. During my doctoral studies, I became intrigued with what studies have found in project management in various aspects and learning about NeuralPlan highly intrigued me. I have just started the NPPQ course and I am already sucked in and I am excited to gain a deeper understanding and gain a new perspective on how project management practices can be viewed and improved!
Joshua Cunio, DBA-PM
I now have project managers on my program raising risks in the risk log.

We really shifted to ‘identifying risks is a good thing!’
Lena Remy, NPPQ

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Science-Backed Methods

Apply cutting-edge neuro & behavioral research to enhance decision-making and risk management in your projects.

Unmatched Expertise

Learn from the pioneers of Behavioral Project Management and bring unparalleled expertise to your projects.

Career Advancement

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Advanced Problem-Solving

Harness science-based tools to solve complex project challenges and drive successful outcomes efficiently. Some projects have seen up to 80% increase in executable plans.

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PM Expert

As leaders driving more effective or streamlined project execution, our course is designed for your goals. Elevate your skills, enhance team collaboration, and deliver better results through our NeuralPlan NPPQ Certification.

Behavioral PM Foundations

Gain a solid understanding of how behavioral science transforms project outcomes

NeuralPlan NPPQ Certification

Unlock the power of science to boost planning efficiency, improve decision making, and drive better outcomes.

Behavioral PM Institute Membership

Get exclusive access to in-depth science-based strategies, expert-led webinars, and a community of forward-thinking project managers.

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Podcasts, articles and workshops - everything you need to do a deep-dive

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Neuroscience in Project Management

Neuroscience in Project Management

Neuroscience in Project Management

The podcast episode "PM Point of View #69: The Human Dimension of Project Management" by PMI Washington DC Chapter delves into the critical role of human behavior in project management. It highlights how understanding psychological and social factors can empower project managers to lead more effectively, foster collaboration, and drive project success.

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Implement Behavioral Project Management

Implement Behavioral Project Management for Better Performance

Implement Behavioral Project Management for Better Performance

The podcast episode "AEC PM 055: Implement Behavioral Project Management for Better Performance" from the Engineering Management Institute discusses how applying behavioral science principles can enhance project management within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

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The Neural DNA of Bad-Performing Projects

The Neural DNA of Bad-Performing Projects

The Neural DNA of Bad-Performing Projects

The article by Dr. Josh Ramirez explores how "neural short-circuiting" in our brains leads to poor project outcomes, with patterns like optimism bias, time pressure, and cognitive overload disrupting effective planning.

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Can Behavioral Science Make Your Projects More Successful?

Can Behavioral Science Make
Your Projects More Successful?

Can Behavioral Science Make Your Projects More Successful?

The article "Can Behavioral Science Make Projects More Successful?" from The Digital Project Manager explores how incorporating behavioral science techniques can subtly yet significantly enhance project management. By understanding and influencing team behaviors, project managers can foster better collaboration and decision-making, resulting in improved project outcomes

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Feakonomics approach to project delivery

Feakonomics approach to project delivery

Feakonomics approach to project delivery

The article "Can Behavioral Science Make Projects More Successful?" from The Digital Project Manager explores how incorporating behavioral science techniques can subtly yet significantly enhance project management. By understanding and influencing team behaviors, project managers can foster better collaboration and decision-making, resulting in improved project outcomes.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can benefit from Behavioral PM courses?

Behavioral PM courses are ideal for project managers, team leaders, and professionals across industries who want to use behavioral science to improve project outcomes. Whether you are new to project management or an experienced professional, our courses help you enhance decision-making, improve team alignment, and increase your effectiveness as a leader by applying principles of behavioral science.

How does Behavioral PM improve project outcomes?

Behavioral PM improves project outcomes by incorporating insights from behavioral science into project management practices. This approach enables managers to address key challenges such as poor communication, missed deadlines, and team misalignment. By understanding human behavior and decision-making, Behavioral PM helps project managers foster a more collaborative, efficient, and successful project environment.

What is the cost of the Behavioral PM Membership, and what does it include?

The Behavioral PM Membership offers a comprehensive package for anyone looking to deepen their expertise in Behavioral Project Management. The membership includes access to all courses, monthly live sessions, exclusive resources, and ongoing community support. Please visit the Membership page on our website for the most current pricing options and a full list of membership benefits.

Does this replace waterfall or agile?

No. Behavioral Project Management (BPM) just helps these methods become more effective by adding a human-centered evidence-based foundation to existing methods. BPM doesn’t replace, it enhances.

Is this just more leadership and communication stuff?

There’s a common misconception that most things that have to do with human behavior in business are just more leadership practices. Though BPM certainly does enhance leadership, it is far from its only focus. When we consider all the ways the brain interacts with project management, it is about a full range of sciences that study how people respond to stimuli (including in software), how they think in certain environments, how processes should be designed around their thinking, how they interact with other people, how they make decisions, and so much more. Leadership just becomes one very small aspect in the full consideration of human cognition.

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Why the word "behavior?"

The word “behavioral” is very important. Human behavior is the output of thinking and feeling, thus the final outcome of judgment and decision. The word behavioral is chosen for some very specific reasons:

1 - It incorporates a whole host of sciences underneath it, such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, behavioral economics, and so many more

2 - Many other technical disciplines have adopted behavioral science as well, and all use the word behavioral in their names (these include Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Finance, Behavioral Marketing, and many more). So adding “Behavioral” to “Project Management” makes sense not only for transferability across the disciplines, but also because behavioral science itself encompasses all the sciences below it that are required.