Social Psychology of Risk Doability One of the recurring criticisms appropriated towards all I do is that the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) is not doable. Remarkably this comes strongest from people who have never done anything in SPoR. SPoR is about putting more energy and activity into what … [Read more...] about Social Psychology of Risk Doability
When ‘Hearts and Minds’ are not ‘Hearts and Minds’
When ‘Hearts and Minds’ are not ‘Hearts and Minds’ One of the profound findings of current neurophysiological and neuropsychological research is that the human person is an embodied mind, not a behaviourist computer on top of a body. Research by: Damasio - The Feeling of What Happens; Descartes … [Read more...] about When ‘Hearts and Minds’ are not ‘Hearts and Minds’
The Domino Delusion in Safety
The Domino Delusion in Safety Domino theory was popular political mythology of the 1950s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino_theory ). The theory was used by President Eisenhower in 1954 to explain the threat of communism and how Nation states would fall if not defended. Domino theory is built on … [Read more...] about The Domino Delusion in Safety
The Fear of Freedom in Safety
The Fear of Freedom in Safety For some reason people have recently become most interested in the Two Day Workshop on Due Diligence run by myself and Greg Smith (https://safetyrisk.net/none-so-blind-as-those-that-dont-want-to-see-due-diligence/). The next Due Diligence Workshop is on 20,21 February … [Read more...] about The Fear of Freedom in Safety
Fear and Trembling of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC)
Fear and Trembling of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC) It doesn’t matter where I go in the Building and Construction industry there is fear and trembling about an OFSC Audit. The fear and trembling is not about undertaking an audit but about the excessive and petty nature of what the OFSC … [Read more...] about Fear and Trembling of the Federal Safety Commission (OFSC)
Mental Health, Risk and Safety
Mental Health, Risk and Safety - Part 1 (see part 2 here) One of our most popular articles ever! Republished by Request Understanding, awareness and response to mental health issues at work is challenging. There are some particular challenges that mental health holds for risk and safety people. … [Read more...] about Mental Health, Risk and Safety
Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR)–Study Calendar
Study Calendar for Semester One 2019 Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR) Recent study group in Canberra If you wish to study the Social Psychology of Risk, the training calendar is now out for semester one in 2019. You can register here: … [Read more...] about Centre for Leadership and Learning in Risk (CLLR)–Study Calendar
None so Blind as Those That Don’t Want to See – Due Diligence
None so Blind as Those That Don’t Want to See – Due Diligence Last week Greg Smith and I delivered our Due Diligence workshop which was over subscribed by over 100 registrations. Registrations closed at 28. We will be offering a new set of workshops in 2019 including in New Zealand. As usual we … [Read more...] about None so Blind as Those That Don’t Want to See – Due Diligence
No Ethic of Hope in Zero
No Ethic of Hope in Zero The denial of fallibility in the language of zero offers no hope for fallible human beings. Hope is much more than a concept of wishing, naïve optimism nor some unrealistic sense of desire. Hope is always about the unknown future and therefore should be understood as … [Read more...] about No Ethic of Hope in Zero
New Video Series on Safety
New Video Series on Safety Conversations With Jeff Lyth on A New View of Safety As part of my last visit to Canada Jeff Lyth and I decided to record some casual conversations and reflections (in my motel room) about his work in BC (https://www.qspleadership.com/) and about the safety … [Read more...] about New Video Series on Safety