--- title: Thought Leadership on How to Activate Behavior Change | Cognician | Feature description: Feature | Cognician’s blog is the go-to place for thought leadership on how to activate behavior change at work, offering powerful ideas, expert opinions, fast facts, and infographics on agile transformation, change management, digital transformation, leading change, power skills, talent management, team transformation, and other behavior change topics. image: https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Listing%20Page%20Images/blog-default-banner.jpg --- [![Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/logodark-1.svg "Activate Behavior Change")](https://www.cognician.com) - About Us - [Clients](https://info.cognician.com/clients) - [Security & Privacy](https://info.cognician.com/security-and-privacy) - [Our Team](https://info.cognician.com/our-team) - [Careers](https://info.cognician.com/cognician-careers) - [Contact Us](https://info.cognician.com/contact-us) - Our Approach - [Methodology](https://info.cognician.com/methodology) - [Features](https://info.cognician.com/features) - [Gamification](https://info.cognician.com/gamification) - Activation - [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/quest-collection) - [Activation Workshops](https://info.cognician.com/activation-workshops) - [Activation Courses](https://info.cognician.com/activation-foundations-certification-program) - Activate AI Adoption - [Copilot M365 Adoption](https://info.cognician.com/drive-microsoft-copilot-adoption) - [Copilot Agent Adoption](https://info.cognician.com/drive-ai-agent-adoption-with-cognicians-proven-change-platform) - [Copilot Chat Adoption](https://info.cognician.com/how-to-activate-copilot-adoption-and-empower-employees-to-work-smarter) - Resources - [Transformation Tactics](https://info.cognician.com/transformation-tactics) - [Research](https://info.cognician.com/resources) - [Thought Leadership](https://info.cognician.com/blog) - [Press](https://info.cognician.com/press-releases) - [Webinars](https://info.cognician.com/cognician-webinars) - [Log in](https://www.cognician.com/login) - [Book a Call](https://info.cognician.com/book-a-call) [Back to Blog](https://blog.cognician.com) # feature posts Powerful ideas, expert opinions, fast facts, and insightful infographics on how to activate behavior change at work in the context of feature. ### Thought Leadership in Your Inbox [![Designing for Evidence Using Mechanistic Explanations](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/2022%20blog%20post%20images/220401-april/220404%20mechanistic-%20feature.jpg)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/designing-for-evidence-using-mechanistic-explanations) 5 April 2022 | Feature ## [Designing for Evidence Using Mechanistic Explanations](https://info.cognician.com/blog/designing-for-evidence-using-mechanistic-explanations) ***Mechanistic explanations are one way we provide reliable evidence of behavior change. The following article discusses how.*** [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![Has The 'Great Crew Change' Finally Arrived?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/2022%20blog%20post%20images/220201-february/220207%20oil%20and%20gas-feature.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/has-the-great-crew-change-finally-arrived) 1 February 2022 | Feature ## [Has The 'Great Crew Change' Finally Arrived?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/has-the-great-crew-change-finally-arrived) *Cognician CSO, Colin Sloman, discusses the challenges and importance of reskilling oil and gas workers for a sustainable future.* [Team Transformation](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/team-transformation) [![This image depicts a man wearing sunglasses, standing in a vibrant, colorful setting. The background is filled with blurred, glowing lights in various hues of blue, pink, and orange, creating a dreamy, nightclub-like atmosphere. The man's profile is partially visible, with his facial features obscured by the sunglasses. The overall scene has a futuristic, neon-infused aesthetic, suggesting a high-tech or entertainment-focused environment.](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/blog_insight_analysis_banner.jpg)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/find-your-next-big-idea-with-insight-analysis) 11 January 2022 | Feature ## [Find Your Next Big Idea with Insight Analysis](https://info.cognician.com/blog/find-your-next-big-idea-with-insight-analysis) *Ever wanted to understand how your employees feel about specific topics? With Insight Analysis, you can do just that.* [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/2021%20blog%20post%20images/211201-%20december/211207%20WPC%20post-%20feature.jpg)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-should-wpc-rise-to-the-challenge-of-a-net-zero-future) 8 December 2021 | Feature ## [This Is Not a Drill: How Should WPC Rise to the Challenge of a Net-Zero Future?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-should-wpc-rise-to-the-challenge-of-a-net-zero-future) *Will the most significant contributor to climate change rise to the challenge of a net-zero carbon future? * [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [Leading Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/leading-change) [![How Do Diversity and Inclusion Enhance Organizations?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Cognician%20Blog%20-%20Featured%20Banner%20(19).png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-do-diversity-and-inclusion-enhance-organizations) 22 November 2021 | Feature ## [How Do Diversity and Inclusion Enhance Organizations?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-do-diversity-and-inclusion-enhance-organizations) *We know intuitively that diversity matters. It’s also increasingly clear that it makes sense in purely business terms.* [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![How Much Does Cybersecurity Training Cost? ](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211101-november/211118-cost-of-cybersecurity-training-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-much-does-cybersecurity-training-cost) 18 November 2021 | Feature ## [How Much Does Cybersecurity Training Cost?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-much-does-cybersecurity-training-cost) *In this article, we'll show you the most cost-effective ways to activate security behaviors that defend your organization. * [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![COP26: What Comes Next?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211101-november/211115-cop26-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/cop26-what-comes-next) 15 November 2021 | Feature ## [COP26: What Comes Next?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/cop26-what-comes-next) *We discuss what is next for organizations in the wake of COP26 and how they can rapidly adopt a sustainability agenda.* [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![The Big Question about COP26 and Why It's Important to Start Small](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211101-november/211110-feature-colin-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/the-big-question-about-cop26-and-why-its-important-to-start-small) 10 November 2021 | Feature ## [The Big Question about COP26 and Why It's Important to Start Small](https://info.cognician.com/blog/the-big-question-about-cop26-and-why-its-important-to-start-small) COP26 preparation is in full flow! So it is not surprising that many clients are asking how to drive a mindset shift within their organizations on climate, carbon, and a sustainable future for the planet. [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![How Long Does It Take to Develop Security Maturity?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211101-november/211104-security-maturity-featured1.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-develop-security-maturity) 4 November 2021 | Feature ## [How Long Does It Take to Develop Security Maturity?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-develop-security-maturity) *In this article, we discuss how to develop security maturity in 30 days or less using an activation approach.* [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![Leveraging the Zone of Proximal Development in Cybersecurity Training ](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211001-october/211026-ZPD-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/leveraging-the-zpd-makes-cybersecurity-training-more-effective) 26 October 2021 | Feature ## [Leveraging the Zone of Proximal Development in Cybersecurity Training](https://info.cognician.com/blog/leveraging-the-zpd-makes-cybersecurity-training-more-effective) *Understanding the skill level of your team is essential when designing InfoSec training experiences.* [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![The Four Failures of Cybersecurity Training](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Cognician%20Blog%20-%20Featured%20Banner%20(3).png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/four-ways-cybersecurity-awareness-training-backfires) 12 October 2021 | Feature ## [The Four Failures of Cybersecurity Training](https://info.cognician.com/blog/four-ways-cybersecurity-awareness-training-backfires) *Could your information security training be better? Here’s how you can improve it.* [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![The Role of Discovery in Building Award-Winning Learning Programs](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211001-october/211020-gamification-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/the-role-of-discovery-in-building-award-winning-learning-programs) 6 October 2021 | Feature ## [The Role of Discovery in Building Award-Winning Learning Programs](https://info.cognician.com/blog/the-role-of-discovery-in-building-award-winning-learning-programs) *Discovery is key to building relevant and valuable behavior-change programs that are measurably effective.* [Automated Coaching](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/automated-coaching) [![How Cognician Builds Gamification into Learning to Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/211001-october/211005-gamification-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-to-build-gamification-into-learning-to-activate-behavior-change) 4 October 2021 | Feature ## [How Cognician Builds Gamification into Learning to Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-to-build-gamification-into-learning-to-activate-behavior-change) *Wondering how to leverage gamification? Here’s how we trigger powerful emotions and maximize engagement in our change programs.* [Activate Behavior Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/activate-behavior-change) [![Why Cybersecurity Training Is Failing Employees and How You Can Win](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210901-september/210914-cybersecurity-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/why-cybersecurity-training-is-failing-employees-and-how-you-can-win) 14 September 2021 | Feature ## [Why Cybersecurity Training Is Failing Employees and How You Can Win](https://info.cognician.com/blog/why-cybersecurity-training-is-failing-employees-and-how-you-can-win) Quality training needs to activate behavior change, develop a cybersecurity mindset in employees and cultivate good habits. [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![What Are the Three Steps to Successful Behavior Change?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210701-july/210706-feature-featured-image.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/what-are-the-three-steps-to-successful-behavior-change) 6 July 2021 | Feature ## [What Are the Three Steps to Successful Behavior Change?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/what-are-the-three-steps-to-successful-behavior-change) *Successful behavior change can be simple, if done correctly. Here, we cover three steps needed to activate behavior change.* [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![What is an Agile Leader?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210501-may/210520-featured-agile-leader.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/what-is-an-agile-leader) 20 May 2021 | Feature ## [What is an Agile Leader?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/what-is-an-agile-leader) *Agility is an important characteristic for businesses —and leaders too. But what makes a leader 'agile'?* [Leading Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/leading-change) [![How to Measure the Impact of a Behavior Change Program: Why Cause Matters](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210501-may/210506-feature-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-to-measure-the-impact-of-a-behavior-change-program-why-cause-matters) 6 May 2021 | Feature ## [How to Measure the Impact of a Behavior Change Program: Why Cause Matters](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-to-measure-the-impact-of-a-behavior-change-program-why-cause-matters) *Once a behavior change program has been put in place, how can you measure its effectiveness? Here, we explain the process.* [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![What Are Soft Skills and Why Are They Important?](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210401-april/210422-featured-soft-skills.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/what-are-soft-skills-and-why-are-they-important) 22 April 2021 | Feature ## [What Are Soft Skills and Why Are They Important?](https://info.cognician.com/blog/what-are-soft-skills-and-why-are-they-important) *Soft skills are just as important as hard skills in the workplace, but what exactly are they?* [Power Skills](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/power-skills) [![4 Ways to Build a Feedback Culture at Work](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210401-april/210408-feature-feedback-culture-featured.png)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/4-ways-to-build-a-feedback-culture-at-work) 8 April 2021 | Feature ## [4 Ways to Build a Feedback Culture at Work](https://info.cognician.com/blog/4-ways-to-build-a-feedback-culture-at-work) *Giving and receiving feedback is critical for business success, but how do you develop a feedback culture at work?* [Team Transformation](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/team-transformation) [Leading Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/leading-change) [![Cognician Blog: Why Content Isn't Always the Answer for Change Management Practices](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210201/Article%20Photos/210225-feature-justin-germishuys-shutterstock-1687237921-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/why-content-isnt-always-the-answer-for-change-management-practices) 25 February 2021 | Feature ## [Why Content Isn't Always the Answer for Change Management Practices](https://info.cognician.com/blog/why-content-isnt-always-the-answer-for-change-management-practices) *Content-heavy solutions are not always the answer when it comes to creating behavior change. Here's why...* [Leading Change](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/leading-change) [![Cognician Blog: 7 Lessons 2020 Taught Us About Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/210301/Article%20Photos/shutterstock-1498583438-featured-images.jpg)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/7-lessons-2020-taught-us-about-change-management) 27 January 2021 | Feature ## [7 Lessons 2020 Taught Us About Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/7-lessons-2020-taught-us-about-change-management) *2020 was nothing short of disruptive, but in hindsight, we have gleaned some important lessons. Here are some insights...* [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) [![Cognician Blog: How to Activate Behavior Change at Work](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/shutterstock-365362820-featured-image.jpg)](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-to-activate-behavior-change-at-work) 21 October 2020 | Feature ## [How to Activate Behavior Change at Work](https://info.cognician.com/blog/how-to-activate-behavior-change-at-work) *How do you drive behavior change at work and make it stick? This framework explains the impact of digital learning experiences.* [Change Management](https://info.cognician.com/blog/topic/change-management) VIEW MORE ![logolight (1)](https://info.cognician.com/hubfs/logolight%20(1).svg) Cognician’s founding belief is that people are capable of great things when their behavior is driven by meaningful conversations, great questions, powerful ideas, and deeply felt emotions. 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