Reflective Leadership: Learning from Mistakes and Enhancing Supervision Practices

This presentation will explore the concept of reflective leadership and its importance in the continuous improvement of leadership skills. By examining real-world examples and personal experiences, participants will learn to identify common leadership mistakes and transform them into valuable learning opportunities. The session will include interactive discussions and activities designed to foster strategic and actionable behavior change, enhancing the supervision and development of BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) certificants. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to refine their leadership approach and support the professional growth of their teams.

Learning Objective:

1. Define Reflective Leadership:** – Understand the principles and significance of reflective leadership in professional settings
2. Identify the key components of reflective leadership
3. Develop strategies to reflect on and learn from leadership errors.
4. Explore best practices for providing effective and supportive supervision.

Adrienne Bradley, BCBA

Adrienne Bradley is Board Certified Behavior Analyst, graduate school professor, and a Behavior Analyst on a mission to promote Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to underserved communities. She graduated from Central Michigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minor in Psychology where she developed an interest in human behavior. It wasn’t until after her matriculation that she found a dire need to serve students with an Autism diagnosis in the public school system. This is where her love for ABA began. She later graduated from Wayne State University with a Master’s in Education Psychology, and a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. With her extensive experience working with children and adolescents within the home, school, and clinic settings, she has garnered a commitment to ethical leadership and high-quality therapeutic and parent services. She is a highly regarded speaker, focusing on using Acceptance and Commitment training within parent sessions, collective community, and Leadership development. Additionally, Adrienne served as the past President, Partnership Liaison, and Conference chair for Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc. Adrienne also has passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within ABA. She engages in equity and inclusion research practices, serving as a research consultant for the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council which aims to reduce barriers to accessing ABA services in the state of Michigan through the development and implementation of a statewide, comprehensive, multidisciplinary system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. In addition she services as an advisory board member for Temple University’s Autism Research Lab to provide inclusion and equity oversight. She is a master collaborator and bridge connector, using empathy and understanding to foster relationships with the purpose of advancing the science of ABA.