Reflecting on 2015 - Thanks for Being Part of Our Community http://dolphyn.com.au/ “Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing … [Read more...] about Dolphyn Newsletter #6 – December 2015
Rob Sams
I Just Don’t Know
I Just Don’t Know I was talking with a friend recently who works in risk and safety. They shared a story about how a relatively serious incident had occurred at their company and despite a very thorough and detailed examination of the events that lead up to and followed the incident, the reason(s) … [Read more...] about I Just Don’t Know
We Are Such Experts….
We Are Such Experts…. I’ve just arrived home from an annual trip taken with three of my best mates who I’ve known since school. Each year, we attend a day of test cricket, something that we all enjoy and look forward to. Not only is it good to spend time with friends, it’s great to watch a sport … [Read more...] about We Are Such Experts….
I’m 100% Certain About That….
I’m 100% Certain About That…. I’ve just arrived home after being away for work all week. For almost all of the two hour drive home, I was tracking parallel to storm clouds all around me, and on the radio, the broadcast was regularly interrupted with ‘weather alerts’ warning of severe storms in my … [Read more...] about I’m 100% Certain About That….
Efficiency, Control and Their Affect on Others
Efficiency, Control and Their Affect on Others For some people, being organised, efficient and in control over others can be like an addiction. It can seem like they just can’t get enough of control efficiency. This is typical in risk and safety and is often enacted in the name of ‘your safety is … [Read more...] about Efficiency, Control and Their Affect on Others
Learning About Learning in Risk and Safety
Learning About Learning in Risk and Safety A Google search of ‘risk and safety training in Australia’ reveals more than 103,000,000 results. The focus of such training seems to be programming people to absorb information on legislation, safety processes and engineering based subjects. This seems to … [Read more...] about Learning About Learning in Risk and Safety
Learning Doesn’t Provide Immunity
Learning Doesn’t Provide Immunity Just because I’ve learnt a little about how I make decisions and judgments, it does not mean that I will always make better decisions. I know that I am vulnerable in my decision-making and that it is thick with bias. Perhaps the best I can hope for is to recognise … [Read more...] about Learning Doesn’t Provide Immunity
Where Have All the Questions Gone?
I’ve followed Safetyrisk.net since 2011 and have learned (and changed) a lot during this time. The site has, in the past, been a place for debate, discussion, and curiosity. There was a time when questions emerged, conversations flowed freely, and people engaged deeply, wrestling with ideas, … [Read more...] about Where Have All the Questions Gone?
Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
Rob Sams scores a rare and exclusive interview with legendary safety crusader, Barry Spud….. Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program I was privileged last week to score an interview with the world-renowned leading expert in all things safety, Barry Spud. I met Barry at the launch of his … [Read more...] about Barry’s Revolutionary New Online Safety Program
Investigating Our Batting Collapse
Investigating Our Batting Collapse I’m a cricket fan. I have been all my life and it’s one of the highlights of the year for me when my best mates and I head to a day or two watching the cricket, it’s an annual pilgrimage. You might not be surprised then to learn that as a ‘cricket tragic’ I … [Read more...] about Investigating Our Batting Collapse