Supervision is one of the toughest jobs in the business. Managing the in-between is a huge challenge. Supervisors sit on that thin red line between managing up and managing down, usually to the very people they were a part of only a few months before. The strange thing is, people often accept … [Read more...] about Supervision, Managing the In-Between, On-line Program
Safety Training
Study The Psychology of Risk
The Psychology of Risk I can personally vouch for the incredible learning and experience anyone involved in safety and risk will get from this course. The video below features some of my fellow students sharing their thoughts and feelings – I have seen them all come such a long way on this … [Read more...] about Study The Psychology of Risk
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
Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play
by the late George Robotham Lots of interaction is the key to successful facilitation of learning and I looked at a few sources of information to try to improve my processes The big book of icebreakers Edie West Quick meeting openers Brian Miller Even more gamers trainers play John … [Read more...] about Icebreakers and Games that Safety Trainers Play
The Stress Observation Safety Dilemma
Have you overrated your Safety Observation Skills?. Article by Dr Robert Long. If you liked this article then you should read the whole series: CLICK HERE. I highly recommend you check out Rob’s new book “RISK MAKES SENSE” The Stress Observation Safety Dilemma I recently conducted a MiProfile … [Read more...] about The Stress Observation Safety Dilemma
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology of Risk Commences
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology of Risk Commences The Post Graduate Program continues in the Psychology of Risk with the new Post Graduate Diploma commencement this week in May 2015. The founding group is pictured below and is comprised of a diversity of professions and experienced people from … [Read more...] about Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology of Risk Commences
The Foundations of Safety
The Foundations of Safety One of the introductory subjects for beginning teachers is the ‘Foundations of Education’, this is a study of the nature of people, learning development and maturation. When I observe beginner training in safety the ‘foundations of safety’ seem to be: regulations, systems … [Read more...] about The Foundations of Safety
Risk Homeostasis Presentation
Risk Homeostasis Presentation VIDEO With much trepidation I have decided to put it out there…….. my presentation on Risk Homeostasis for Unit 1 of Graduate Certificate in Social Psychology. The video was recorded and edited brilliantly by Rick Long (more of his work here) See it here: Dave Collins … [Read more...] about Risk Homeostasis Presentation
Experiential Learning for Safety and Risk
Experiential Learning for Safety and Risk Wikipedia describes Experiential learning as: the process of learning through experience, and is more specifically defined as "learning through reflection on doing" You will see this classic quote many times throughout this blog: “How can I … [Read more...] about Experiential Learning for Safety and Risk
Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk
Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk This week the second student group completed the Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk at ACU. The Graduate Certificate comprises four units: · An Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk · Leadership and … [Read more...] about Second Group Completes Graduate Certificate in Psychology of Risk