by Billy Snead I visited 3 of my grandchildren, about 30 miles from my house where my daughter lives. I had work to do nearby and decided I would buy them lunch, play with them, and visit until my work began later in the day. While I was playing with them, I was thinking a lot about embodiment. … [Read more...] about Embodiment through the eyes of grandparenting
Snap, Crackle, Pop. That’s the Sound we Love to Hear
Snap, Crackle, Pop. That’s the Sound we Love to Hear Rice Krispies were first released by Kellogg in 1928, and introduced in Australia as Rice Bubbles. The breakfast cereal is made of ‘crisped’ rice (toasted rice). The marketing that accompanied the launch of Rice Bubbles was associated with the … [Read more...] about Snap, Crackle, Pop. That’s the Sound we Love to Hear
SPoR Chat Room, Research and Connections
For those who want to keep in touch with everything SPoR there are several places you can chat and connect. One place is here: https://safetyrisk.net/ The other is a new site where you can meet, learn and share with people practicing SPoR from all over the globe. The software used is free … [Read more...] about SPoR Chat Room, Research and Connections
Who Decides What is Ugly?
The way I go about my work has changed significantly over the past few years. When I think back to 2010, my work could best be described as mechanistic and routine. I worked in ‘health and safety’ and that mostly meant developing, and then assessing systems and processes which, when I reflect on … [Read more...] about Who Decides What is Ugly?
Meeting Leaders Where It Matters Most
by Billy Snead Safety people are tasked with fostering environments where employees can thrive. But many Safety managers face a recurring set of challenges that can hinder true improvement. What do safety leaders really want? And how does the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) address their … [Read more...] about Meeting Leaders Where It Matters Most
SPoR Coaching and Free Module on the iCue Engagement Method
Many approach us about the SPoR curriculum: https://cllr.com.au/elearning/ As you will see, SPoR offers 31 modules of learning. The most common way people study these modules is by: formal workshops, free modules offered (such the one currently being run on Ethics) and modules such as will be … [Read more...] about SPoR Coaching and Free Module on the iCue Engagement Method
Memory Questions
by Frank Garrett Do you have siblings or a spouse that recalls events differently than you do? Have you ever interviewed multiple people who attended or witnessed the same event that have different stories? Our memories are just as fallible as we are, and they are a critical link between our … [Read more...] about Memory Questions
Frame and Reframe
By Frank Garrett Recently I watched an episode of Criminal Minds the serial killer was caught because of a seven year old photo, of a crime scene, with a bottle of wine in the frame, the label turned perfectly to the camera. Of course this was no ordinary bottle of wine, and the data in the … [Read more...] about Frame and Reframe
Just distract you!
A terrific article by Alan Langstone on LinkedIn Pulse – Alan has just started on the unlearning/learning journey but making great progress Just distract you! Traditional safety has been about rules, discipline and pyramids of power(the high up the ladder the more you know) and pyramids of data … [Read more...] about Just distract you!
Are You Really Making a Difference in Safety? Or Just Ticking Boxes?
By Billy Snead Let’s face it: safety professionals are tired! Tired of compliance-driven systems that reduce people to numbers. Tired of endless audits and checklists that feel more like busywork than meaningful action. Tired of being told that "zero harm" is the goal, while knowing deep … [Read more...] about Are You Really Making a Difference in Safety? Or Just Ticking Boxes?