Theme - The Adoration of Technique Technique is the quest for ultimate efficiency and was first articulated in 1964 by Jacques Ellul in The Technological Society … [Read more...] about CLLR Newsletter Feb 24
Social Psychology of Risk
Risk and Safety Starts with Being?
The key to sensemaking is not the question why but the question who. The question why looks for reasons, the question what looks for objects, the question where looks for space and place, the question when looks at time, the question how looks for method but, the question who searches for being. The … [Read more...] about Risk and Safety Starts with Being?
Symbols Have Power
One of the most overlooked yet important factors in safety culture influence is the power of symbols. The psychological significance of symbols and the embodiment of values in symbols are often neglected when organisations think about safety culture. Many organisations have next to no emphasis on … [Read more...] about Symbols Have Power
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
First Free Online Course with Dr Long for 2024 – Semiotics
The first free online course delivered by Dr Long is on Semiotics. You will not be able to register for this program unless you have already undertaken studies in SPoR. AS a minimum this could be the Introduction to SPoR Methods with Matt Thorne … [Read more...] about First Free Online Course with Dr Long for 2024 – Semiotics
Post Graduate Studies in the Social Psychology of Risk
I have never seen such positive feedback on social media and forums as what I have for the recent course run by Dr Rob Long – read the testimonials at the end! Post Graduate Studies in the Social Psychology of Risk The first Post Graduate Program in the Social Psychology of Risk commenced on 17 … [Read more...] about Post Graduate Studies in the Social Psychology of Risk
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
Assumptions and biases in the online world
Assumptions and biases are inevitable to us humans. That’s what makes decision making so efficient whilst negotiating the multiple and conflicting expectations as we go by our daily lives. We sense, feel and live the world each day through our assumptions and biases. But how well do our … [Read more...] about Assumptions and biases in the online world
Compliance, Obedience and The Attraction of Risk
Compliance, Obedience and The Attraction of Risk Great Response by Dr Rob Long (thanks Rob) to our recent article: Our Obsession With Forbidden Pleasures. Please find detail of Rob’s next education program at the bottom of this article. Most people know of the experiments of Stanley Milgram back … [Read more...] about Compliance, Obedience and The Attraction of Risk
Psychometric Testing and Safety
Psychometric Testing and Safety Having had some exposure to the area, some of the problems I see with psychometric testing include- There is often a big gap between the test and the real world of work. Behaviour is situational. Often in these tests you are given black and white scenarios to … [Read more...] about Psychometric Testing and Safety