Theme – ImaginologyThe theme for this newsletter is Imaginology, the study of the imagination. This is such an important topic for the risk industry because so much of strategy, planning and tackling risk is about what can be imagined to happen. Such is the nature of a risk assessment. It’s so common to hear when something goes wrong the comment: ‘I had no idea that could happen’ or ‘I couldn’t imagine that could go wrong’. However, before we jump into this theme just some news of return to face to face workshops in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth and London. If you are new to The Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) or an old hand needing a refresher, maybe one of these workshops is just what you need. |
Face to Face Workshops: Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth and London |
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Melbourne and Adelaide July 2022Here is an opportunity for people learn about SPoR in Melbourne and Adelaide, face-to-face. Now that Dr Long is semi-retired he has passed on work in SPoR in Victoria to Andrew Thornhill (Andrew@irmsystems.com.au) and in South Australia and Northern Territory to Matt Thorne (matthew@riskdiversity.com.au). Both Andrew and Matt have studied more than 20 modules in SPoR with Dr Long over the past 10 years and are Masters in SPoR. Andrew and Matt are currently delivering work in SPoR in Building, Construction and Mining. Matt and Andrew are proposing 2 workshops: • 26 July 2022 in Melbourne and, • 28 July 2022 in Adelaide You can download the flyer, information on content, speakers and register here: https://www.humandymensions.com/product/spor/ The cost for each module is $500. These workshops are introductory and so are suitable for anyone wishing to find out more about human judgment and decision making, why people do what they do and what can be done to better tackle risk using the methodology and methods of SPoR. Canberra – August 2022 Workshops – MiProfile, Linguistics and TransdisciplinarityFor those wishing to study face to face with Dr Long and Dr Ashhurst, here is your opportunity in Canberra in 8-16 August. Registration for each module is in each link below. The following Schedule is Proposed: Linguistics and Risk – 11,12 August Transdisciplinarity and Risk – 15,16 August Semiotic Walk and Winery Tour 13, 14 August All Workshops include catering, materials, tools and handouts. Accommodation suggestions: Please note: If you are attending more than one module please write to Dr Long for a discount and direct invoicing. Email robertlong2@icloud.com Perth October 3-7 October 2022 This is advanced notice for workshops to be held in Perth in October 2022. The two workshops will be held at: Due Diligence 3,4,5 October 2022 Holistic Ergonomics 6,7 October 2022 If you are interested in the full 5 days of workshops please email Dr Long for a discount. Email robertlong2@icloud.com Expressions of Interest: If you are not sure but want to be on the email list contact rob@spor.com.au and Rob will include you on any future communication. London – 24-30 October 2022 This is an exciting opportunity to join Dr Long and Dr Anand for 5 days of workshops in London. This is a one off visit by Dr Long to London with little likelihood of a return visit. The structure of the 5 days is as follows: 24 October – Introduction to SPoR · Understanding the Social Psychology of Risk · SPoR methods and tools 25 October – Introduction to Semiotics · Visual learning and practical tools · Semiotics and the Unconscious 21 October – Mystery Semiotic Walk · Learn how to semiotic walk · Learn how to use the SPoR semiotic tool · Learn how to envision the collective unconscious 22 October SEEK Investigations · Learn the SPoR principles and methods of investigation · Critical gaps in orthodox investigations 23 October SEEK Investigations Day Two · Practice SPoR tools in investigating Presenters: Dr Robert Long, Dr Nippin Anand and Matt Thorne. Venue: London Heathrow Marriott Hotel A flyer for the program can be downloaded here: https://www.humandymensions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/London-Flyer.pdf Registration: https://novellus.solutions/events/ When you register simply click on the number of days wanting to attend and add to your cart. Discount: A discount is available for those who wish to register for all 5 days or for those who register before 24 September. To obtain your discount write to Dr Long (robertlong2@icloud.com) or Dr Anand (nippin.anand@novellus.solutions). Registrations of Interest: If you want to go on the mailing list for this event please email: nippin.anand@novellus.solutions |
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