Human behaviour is at the heart of every business. It’s the hidden forces that shape how we think and decide, so understanding them is essential for navigating real-world business environments, optimising team performance, and making smarter, more impactful decisions.
Master the science of human behaviour at WBS
At Warwick Business School, our immersive three-day Behavioural Science in Practice programme blends cutting-edge theory with real-world application. Delivered in the iconic Shard, it brings together leading WBS academics and practitioners from CogCo to explore what drives human behaviour, and how we can shape it. You’ll learn how to design and refine impactful interventions to tackle live business problems and discover how tools like AI are reshaping the way we address behavioural challenges.
- Application deadline:Â 5 November 2025
- Start date:Â 26 November 2025
- Duration:Â 3 days
- Venue: London – The Shard
Solve real-world challenges using behavioural science
With complex issues, behavioural science allows us to find where the challenges come from and what the solutions can look like.
Hear from Dinah and Bex on their experiences as participants on our behavioural science programmes.
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Upcoming events
Why great leaders think like behavioural scientists
Online
Discover the science behind human behaviour in this dynamic session featuring a 15-minute lightning talk from Edward Gardiner, Managing Director at CogCo. Stay for a live Q&A panel with past participants on the Behavioural Science in Practice programme, as they share how the experience has shaped their work and thinking.
CORE Presents: The Strategic Mindset of Leadership
 Online
In an era defined by volatility, complexity, and geopolitical disruption, how can leaders cultivate a mindset that not only anticipates change but thrives in it?
Join a dynamic 30-minute webinar exploring the Strategic Mindset of Leadership, hosted by Warren Manger, Editor of CORE Insights.
Empowering your Leadership Journey Through Careers Coaching
University of Warwick Campus
Whether you’re an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this insightful event will explore the invaluable role of careers coaching in your leadership journey. Gain powerful strategies for career transitions, self-discovery, and skill development and explore our new Executive and Emerging Leaders programmes.
