At the recent AIHS National Conference held in Melbourne in May 2024, with the worthy slogan ‘Stronger Together’. An admirable slogan that deserves a powerful and positive semiotic. What an opportunity wasted. When any organisation is trying to convey a message (whether it is known or unknown), … [Read more...] about AIHS Bares its Sole
Update – Free Workshop on Wicked Problems with Matt Thorne
When rushing things get missed, and so it was when I thought I had the correct date! Please ignore the previous date, the CORRECT date is Tuesday 4th of June 2024 at 5pm Australia Central Standard Time (Adelaide) Picture: Some International Guests at the 2024 SPoR Conference … [Read more...] about Update – Free Workshop on Wicked Problems with Matt Thorne
Free Workshop on Wicked Problems with Matt Thorne
In my recent work in Chennai , India, with Drs Rob Long and Nippin Anand, we postulated several critical questions in our Leadership workshops: What is Methodology?, What is Leadership? and Are We Learning From Accidents? And more. … [Read more...] about Free Workshop on Wicked Problems with Matt Thorne
Conversation with….. Gerd Gigerenzer
Heuristics are an important topic in Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR), it helps us to understand how people think and move away from Brain Centrism. You can find it in the SPoR BoK under the Gut bubble. HB 327 also discusses Heuristics in relation to Risk. I believe that this is one of the … [Read more...] about Conversation with….. Gerd Gigerenzer
Update: Free Introduction to SPoR Methods
We are having a great response to the SPoR Methods Workshop so far. But I am getting some questions which I think I should be able to answer here. Q: I am not available on the 1st of February. A: Email me and we can arrange a different time. Q: I would like my Team to have a … [Read more...] about Update: Free Introduction to SPoR Methods
Free Introduction to SPoR Methods
The Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR) and Risk Diversity is holding Introduction to SPoR Methods on the 1st of February 2024. There will be and Australia/Pacific, Americas and Europe/Africa time slots, details below. This is a pre-requisite for all SPoR Courses. This will … [Read more...] about Free Introduction to SPoR Methods
Safety is an Outcome
SPOR understands Safety as an Archetype, https://safetyrisk.net/understanding-safety-as-an-archetype/ and an outcome. It is an important distinction, as we often see practioners trying to personify themselves as Safety. https://safetyrisk.net/safety-is-not-a-person-safety-as-an-archetype/ … [Read more...] about Safety is an Outcome
Double Down Diamonds- Culture and the AIHS
Back on the 7th of December I wrote a blog https://safetyrisk.net/diamonds-are-safetys-best-friend/ On the 15th of December the AIHS announced ‘ our newest partner in championing workplace safety’ Milwaukee who had already been questioned about their manufacturing practices … [Read more...] about Double Down Diamonds- Culture and the AIHS
Understanding Culture Differently
Any approach that seeks an understanding of culture requires a sophisticated sense of ‘knowing’ because, culture in itself cannot be defined or controlled like some would like. Indeed, in seeking to define (and control) Culture one already reduces it by a method of reductionism. That is, culture … [Read more...] about Understanding Culture Differently
Diamonds are Safety’s Best Friend!
The AIHS yesterday were thrilled to announce their new Diamond Sponsor! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_Are_Forever_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamonds_Are_a_Girl's_Best_Friend https://www.tiffany.com.au/jewelry/shop/diamond-jewelry/ … [Read more...] about Diamonds are Safety’s Best Friend!
