Dr Umar Taj

Behavioural + Decision Scientist | Co-founder CogCo | Associate Professor @ WBS | Executive Teaching Fellow @ LSE | Founder Nudgeathon

[CERP @CERPakistan]

CERP is excited to announce our Masterclass on Strategic Decision Making in the Age of AI, designed for industry leaders to turn complex data into clear, actionable strategy. Gain practical insights through real world examples.

Register by April 15: https://t.co/GYgxx3Hvup

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Behavioural Science/Design + AI = ‘Behavioural AI’

Introducing our latest thinking and a peek at our pilot projects

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[Owain Service @owainservice]

Ever been asked what you could do with AI? Want to understand more about the interplay between generative AI and behavioural science/design? Then here's an early Christmas present from @CogCo_ on Behavioural AI: https://t.co/D9WCmKA1gB

[Owain Service @owainservice]

Ever been asked what you could do with AI? Want to understand more about the interplay between generative AI and behavioural science/design? Then here's an early Christmas present from @CogCo_ on Behavioural AI: https://t.co/D9WCmKA1gB

[Owain Service @owainservice]

If you knew a colleague was behaving inappropriately at work, would you speak up? In the light of Russell Brand, Ed Gardiner explains why most people choose not to. And what we can do to encourage more people to speak up @CogCo_ https://t.co/qwMs92d3eV

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

1⃣ Defining the target behaviour
2⃣ Identifying behavioural barriers
3⃣ Developing solutions using behavioural insights
4⃣ Testing and implementing solutions

We've received really positive feedback from the field. Next step: pilot and iterate. Will keep everyone posted!

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

🏏 ‘Cricket’ framework for localising Social & Behaviour Change (SBC) in a non-WEIRD setting

What is SBC? It is کرکٹ

For the last couple of months @rwaqar and I have been working on an exciting project - mainstreaming applied behavioural science in Pakistan.

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

We came up with a localised and contextualised SBC playbook, that uses the Urdu word Cricket (کرکٹ) as an acronym for the 4 key steps of any behavioural change work:

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating today

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Strategic Decision Making is one of the few skills that will inherently remain human. If you make big decisions, worth checking out our course. Deadline approaching soon.

[LSE Online @OnlineLSE]

Explore the science behind decision-making, and improve your ability to make sound personal and professional choices with a clear, bias-proof process.

➡️ Applications close 4 April. https://t.co/EiW29iLcml @LSEManagement

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Last chance to apply 👇

[UCL Psych & Lang Sci @UCLPALS]

🚨 Last chance to sign up for the UK’s biggest behavioural science hackathon! 🚨
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact
Find out more and apply here now: https://t.co/TNBvyAdsAT

⚠️ Applications close on Friday the 17th of March!

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Happy to have a chat to discuss the role

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

We are looking for a Head of Product Design at CogCo 👇

[Owain Service @owainservice]

We are hiring! @CogCo_ is on the hunt for a Head of Product Design to lead our expanding design practice. Take a look at the job description if you're interested. And feel free to retweet/share with anyone you think would be a good fit https://t.co/KdbQxl1qHZ

[Owain Service @owainservice]

We are hiring! @CogCo_ is on the hunt for a Head of Product Design to lead our expanding design practice. Take a look at the job description if you're interested. And feel free to retweet/share with anyone you think would be a good fit https://t.co/KdbQxl1qHZ

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

@GRPWarwickBBS @esrcnibs @LSE_PBS

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

@CogCo_ is growing, we are hiring again 🎆

https://t.co/TLoYbJoxpc

Assoc Behavioural Scientist
Senior Assoc Behavioural Scientist
Assoc Data Scientist

Work on applied projects with real, large-scale impact globally. And we like to hold our work to academic research standards!

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

@CogCo_ is growing, we are hiring again🎆

https://t.co/TLoYbJoxpc

Assoc. Behavioural Scientist
Senior Assoc. Behavioural Scientist
Assoc. Data Scientist

Work on applied projects with real, large-scale impact globally. And we like to hold our work to academic research standards

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

@hamzashafqaat @UniofOxford @warwickuni @LSEnews Thank you @hamzashafqaat for such kind words. It was an honour for me.

[Dr Umar Taj @umar_taj]

@HNadim87 Certainly on board with that