Paul Atkins
is a Visiting Associate Professor with the Crawford School of Public Policy (Australian National University) as well as the co-founder and Vice President of ProSocial World.
ProSocial World Cofounder & Vice President
Paul Atkins is a researcher, speaker, and facilitator trainer. He is a Visiting Associate Professor with the Crawford School of Public Policy (Australian National University). His research has focused on interventions to reduce stress while enhancing relationships, wellbeing, perspective-taking, and cooperation in groups and organizations. Paul is a registered organizational psychologist with a Ph.D. in Psychology from Cambridge University. He is the lead author of the recently published book Prosocial: Using Evolutionary Science to Build Productive, Equitable, and Collaborative Groups and co-founder and Vice President of Prosocial World, a not for profit organization focused on enhancing cooperation and trust in purpose-driven groups globally. The Prosocial process has been used to help improve group effectiveness in contexts as diverse as slowing the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, enhancing performance in Australian government agencies, and improving cooperation in public schools.
Groups with
Paul Atkins
Authored by
Paul Atkins
April 12, 2024
Response to Reviewers of Conscious Multilevel Cultural Evolution
May 21, 2024
Conscious Multilevel Cultural Evolution: Theory, Practice, and Two Case Studies
Darwin’s theory of evolution is increasingly being used to guide positive change efforts.
July 7, 2022
Why We Experiment
Words such as “science” and “experiment” mean different things to different people. Here is what we mean by these two words and how our organization, ProSocial World, puts them into action.
July 23, 2021
Skepticism, Hope and Imagining the Noosphere
Events with
Paul Atkins
December 18 at 5pm ET and December 19 at 8am GMT
ProSocial Courses Info Session
Free informational session on upcoming courses and how they can support your goals
January 21 - March 11
Becoming ProSocial
Building Trust and Collaboration in our Groups and Networks
September 9- October 29 2024
Leading ProSocial
The Leading ProSocial course is designed for those aiming to facilitate or coach more effectively.
June 4 - July 17 & October 1 - November 12 2024
Becoming Prosocial
Building Trust and Collaboration in our Groups and Networks
January 18, 2024. 9:00 – 10:30 pm UTC +1
Generalizing Ostrom’s Core Design Principles and Putting Them to Use: An Interactive “Practitioner Webinar” for IASC Members & their colleagues
90 minute interactive webinar on how the core design principles can be used as a practical method for increasing the efficacy of groups.
December 13th, 2023 (4:00-5:30 PM UTC -5)
Generalizing Ostrom’s Core Design Principles and Putting Them to Use: An Interactive “Practitioner Webinar”
Interactive 90 minute webinar on the theory, evidence, examples and interactive discussion around the Core Design Principles
October 24 2023 at 3pm ET / 8pm GMT
Wasan Session: The ProSocial Approach with Paul Atkins
In this month’s Wasan session, ProSocial World’s co-founder and psychologist Paul Atkins will walk us through the ProSocial approach
Monday June 26 at 7p EDT
Regenerating the Earth with ProSocial Introduction Webinar
Attend an introductory webinar to learn more about Regenerating Earth with ProSocial learning journey.
Wednesday May 31st at 6pm ET
Research Seminar: The Behavioural Science of ProSocial World Part II
1.5 hour Free Research Seminar and Q&A
Wednesday, May 17th 6pm ET
Research Seminar: The Behavioural Science of ProSocial World Part I
1.5 hour Free Research Seminar and Q&A