Learning Programs and Training

Workshops and masterclasses that bring applied behavioral science into the heart of service design, decision-making, and business strategy.

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Built on Over a Decade of Practice

Nick Naumof has spent more than ten years designing and delivering public presentations and training programs across four continents. His sessions draw on studies in economics, consumer behavior, behavioral economics, and evolutionary psychology — translated into practical tools that professionals can apply immediately.

Programs are tailored for teams working in financial product design, fast-moving consumer goods, health and wellness, and human resources. Every session is built to sharpen decision-making and strengthen service design through a behavioral lens.

Behavioral science transforms how organizations design services by grounding decisions in a deep understanding of how people actually think, feel, and act. Rather than assuming customers are purely rational actors, applied behavioral science draws on insights from psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to predict and shape real-world behavior. This approach helps teams design experiences that align with human nature, reducing friction, increasing engagement, and improving outcomes for both customers and businesses. Whether applied to digital products, financial services, or healthcare journeys, these principles help bridge the gap between what people say they want and what they actually do, leading to services that feel intuitive, satisfying, and effective.

Nick Naumof's learning programs are built on over a decade of practice delivering workshops and training sessions across four continents. These programs translate complex academic research into practical, actionable tools that professionals can use immediately in their daily work. Drawing from behavioral economics, consumer psychology, and evolutionary perspectives, each session is designed to be both informative and engaging. Participants learn how context, emotions, and cognitive biases influence decision-making, and how to apply this understanding to create better services and experiences. The training is tailored for teams working in product design, financial services, health and wellness, and other fast-moving sectors where understanding human behavior is essential.

The workshops and masterclasses offered blend rigorous scientific foundations with an accessible, easygoing presentation style that makes complex ideas feel straightforward and applicable. Attendees walk away not just with theoretical knowledge, but with concrete frameworks and tools they can integrate into their own design processes and business strategies. The programs emphasize practical application, helping teams redesign customer journeys, improve decision-making environments, and build services that naturally guide people toward better choices. By bridging the gap between academic behavioral science and real-world service design, these learning experiences empower organizations to create more human-centered, profitable, and engaging services.

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Featured Masterclasses

Designing Decisions

A deep dive into choice architecture: how to structure decision environments so they guide users toward better outcomes without restricting freedom. This masterclass equips designers, product managers, and strategists with frameworks for influencing behavior positively.

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Thinking Money

Focused on the psychology of money and financial decision-making, this masterclass helps teams design financial products and services that align with how people actually think about spending, saving, and risk.

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Nudge Design

Practical training on applying nudge theory within real-world services. Participants learn to identify behavioral friction points and craft subtle interventions that improve customer and employee experiences.

Behavioral Design for Incentives & Rewards

How to structure incentive programs so they actually motivate the right behaviors. This workshop examines what behavioral science reveals about rewards, recognition, and sustained engagement — drawing on insights Nick presented at Action Design Washington DC in February 2017.

Bring a Program to Your Organization

Every program can be adapted to your team's context and industry. Reach out to discuss a workshop or masterclass tailored to your needs.

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