Understanding The Social Psychology of Risk – Prof Karl E. Weick The contribution of Prof. Karl E. Weick to the genre of social psychology is enormous. (His 5 key texts are listed below). I first read Weick in 1985 as part of my Master’s Thesis at Sydney University and would count my contact with … [Read more...] about Understanding The Social Psychology of Risk – Prof Karl E. Weick
Next Module on Linguistics and Risk in September
As the current module on Linguistics finishes next week, there has already been significant demand from others to study. So, if you want to understand messaging in safety, the fundamentals of communication, the basics in discourse analysis and, how to undertake better messaging in risk then, you … [Read more...] about Next Module on Linguistics and Risk in September
Why Everyday Social Resilience Matters
The ideology and language of zero in organisations limits the ability of that organisation to develop support service and foster resilience. When safety=zero (https://safetyrisk.net/safetyzero-culture/) why would resilience be important? When your linguistics deny fallibility and your language is … [Read more...] about Why Everyday Social Resilience Matters
The Incredible Power of Fishing with Family
Lessons in Linguistics, A reflection by Billy Snead I recently enjoyed a week off from work to take a vacation. A few friends, relatives, my oldest son and his three boys ages 8, 10 and 12, traveled from Iowa to NW Ontario, Canada to a remote lake to catch walleyes and northern pike. We had so … [Read more...] about The Incredible Power of Fishing with Family
Sexual Stereotyping Can Be Deadly
Sexual Stereotyping Can Be Deadly What’s in a name? Simply changing the name of a Cyclone or Hurricane from Tiffany or Heather to something more masculine like Tyson or Dave :-) could save dozens of lives. Severe storms which are assigned softer, more feminine names are perceived to have female … [Read more...] about Sexual Stereotyping Can Be Deadly
Why good leaders make you feel safe
Why good leaders make you feel safe A safe organisation is definitely not one that relies on rules, punishment, reporting, systems, procedures, checklists, injury measurement, hazard control, authority, error elimination and Zero Harm – how dare anybody call that “Culture”. Feeling safe and being … [Read more...] about Why good leaders make you feel safe
Making Sense of Health & Safety: As Envisioned by Karl Weick
by Rosa Carrillo – author of “OHS Voices from the Resistance” First published here: Making Sense of Health & Safety: As Envisioned by Karl Weick - Carrillo & Associates (carrilloconsultants.com) Abstract: This article explores the application of Karl Weick’s sensemaking theory to the … [Read more...] about Making Sense of Health & Safety: As Envisioned by Karl Weick
Assist NCETA with their Drug and Alcohol Study
NCETA is an internationally-recognised research centre located at Flinders University that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field. One of our key research areas is intervention programs and resources for workplaces and other organisations. You might already be … [Read more...] about Assist NCETA with their Drug and Alcohol Study
Humble Consulting: Lessons from Edgar Schein
by Rosa Carrillo - author of "OHS Voices from the Resistance" First published here: https://carrilloconsultants.com/humble-inquiry-for-health-and-safety-professionals/ What if the biggest problems in the workplace aren't actually problems, but worries in disguise? 🤔 My mentor, Edgar Schein, … [Read more...] about Humble Consulting: Lessons from Edgar Schein
Why Some People Never Achieve
Why Some People Never Achieve – Positive Thinking Causes Failure!!! Last night I attended a presentation by leading Sport Psychologist Phil Jauncey. He convinced us all that people fail because they are into positive thinking, attitude adjustment, focus and motivation. His point is that it has … [Read more...] about Why Some People Never Achieve
