Full PowerPoint Download Link (slide deck contains notes with full references): https://1drv.ms/p/s!Algw2-ojrLE8y30Denn8p68m2FaQ Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) Pacific Northwest Chapter - 29th November 2017 public session. We know that there is often a huge disparity between what people intend to do and what they actually do. Standard economic theory assumes that people are rational, act based on full information, and always maximize utility, yet why then do most people struggle to save for their futures, exercise more, or pursue healthier diets? Research shows that in fact humans are actually irrational beings, that are heavily influenced by their peers, and make decisions based on heuristics due to increasing limitations on their time and attention. Based on the disciplines of psychology, data analytics, cognitive science, behavioral economics, and anthropology, behavioral insights can be applied to successful change management interventions and more importantly, using methods drawn from experimental psychology, neuromarketing, and healthcare randomized control trials, can measure and provide real evidence of success or failure of those interventions. This partnering of neuroscience and change management, in effect NeuroChange, presents new and exciting ways to engage audiences, reduce resistance, realize benefits, and ultimately increase return on investment. This session will use real examples from industry and Microsoft customers, and show you how nudges can be used to change user behavior. It will also include pointers to follow up reading and additional webinars for additional professional development in this area.