In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Quique Belenguer, the global lead of behavioral economics at BBVA. This insightful discussion centers on the internal structuring of behavioral economics teams within organizations, offering valuable lessons and strategies for those looking to incorporate behavioral science into their business practices.
Quique shares his experience at BBVA, where he has been instrumental in developing a behavioral economics unit over the past six years. He discusses the evolution of their approach, from focusing on small tweaks to integrating behavioral insights into broader strategic projects. Quique emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, collaborating with other departments, and creating frameworks that encourage collective problem-solving.
The conversation also covers the significance of having internal advocates, understanding the key performance indicators (KPIs) of stakeholders, and the benefits of reskilling existing employees to build a diverse and effective behavioral science team. Quique provides practical advice for anyone looking to start or grow a behavioral economics unit, highlighting the need for flexibility, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the business context.
In this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
Melina Palmer introduces Quique Belenguer and the focus of today's discussion on the internal structuring of behavioral economics teams.
00:02:15 - Quique's Background
Quique shares his journey at BBVA and the evolution of their behavioral economics unit over the past six years.
00:08:50 - Asking the Right Questions
It is important to ask the right questions and collaborate with other departments to create effective solutions.
00:15:30 - Internal Advocates
The role of internal advocates in promoting behavioral science within organizations and securing resources for the team.
00:22:10 - Understanding KPIs
The significance of understanding stakeholder KPIs and aligning behavioral interventions with business goals.
00:28:45 - Reskilling Employees
The benefits of reskilling existing employees to build a diverse and effective behavioral science team.
00:35:20 - Practical Advice
Quique provides practical advice for starting and growing a behavioral economics unit within an organization.
00:43:10 - Conclusion
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