SEEK is one of the most successful programs offered by SPoR. This is because SEEK is anchored in an open approach to enquiry and not limited by the constraints of traditional safety. SEEK is not just a workshop but an introduction to a whole new way of looking at events and how they unfold. Who … [Read more...] about SEEK Investigations Program in London with Dr Nippin Anand – 14-16 May
Half Step
By Frank Garrett CRSP A number of years ago I was asked to deliver a safety moment at a leadership training session, there were a number of other presenters delivering sessions on various topics none of whom were professional speakers. The stage was simply a raised platform approximately 14 … [Read more...] about Half Step
Why Memory Matters for Self-Understanding
By Frank Garrett CRSP., MSPoR. In my previous blog post, I discussed the link between memory and our sense of self. You might wonder why this is important. A key aspect of studying SPoR, (Social Psychology of Risk) is self-knowledge. We know that 80% of Fortune 500 companies use personality … [Read more...] about Why Memory Matters for Self-Understanding
Houston, we have a problem
Lessons from History by Billy Snead We are coming up on the anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission on April 13th, 1970. As I prepared to write about this event, I listened to old recordings of the astronauts and the Houston Command Center workers. I was moved to tears as I witnessed the … [Read more...] about Houston, we have a problem
It’s not weird – it’s a psychological safety initiative!
It's not weird - It’s a psychological safety initiative! Well not really but it sounds good UPDATE: The Yellow men have been removed form the poles - Mmmmm????? For months now, motorists driving south along Brisbane’s Gateway Motorway have been somewhat perplexed, if not dangerously … [Read more...] about It’s not weird – it’s a psychological safety initiative!
Experiential Learning for Safety and Risk
Experiential Learning for Safety and Risk Wikipedia describes Experiential learning as: the process of learning through experience, and is more specifically defined as "learning through reflection on doing" You will see this classic quote many times throughout this blog: “How can I … [Read more...] about Experiential Learning for Safety and Risk
What is excessive regulation doing to us all? Competition Winner
What is excessive regulation doing to us all? by Dave Gettins Congratulations Dave Gettins – He’s coming to the Social Psychology of Risk Conference, on Dolphyn! A big well done to Dave Gettins for submitting the winning entry in Dolphyn’s competition to win a place at the inaugural Social … [Read more...] about What is excessive regulation doing to us all? Competition Winner
The Ghost in the Machine
By Simon Renatus Et umbrae cor frangitur. And the heart of the ghost is broken. What Am I? I have repeatedly deconstructed Safety, challenging its contradictions, its self-referential logic, and its unshakable belief in control. I have dismantled its illusions and laid them bare. But today, as … [Read more...] about The Ghost in the Machine
Embodiment through the eyes of grandparenting
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
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