Cognitive Dissonance and Safety Beliefs Whenever we run the Introduction to the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) Module (https://cllr.com.au/product/an-introduction-to-the-social-psychology-of-risk-unit-1-free-online-module/ ) we always struggle at the start with the suspension of belief, … [Read more...] about Cognitive Dissonance and Safety Beliefs
Semiotics
Culture Silences in Safety – Semiotics
As we close out this series on Cultural Silences in Safety I can think of a no more important issue than semiotics. I’d like a dollar for every email and request I get from safety people who want training, coaching, education and learning in Semiotics. The neglect of this Discipline in particular … [Read more...] about Culture Silences in Safety – Semiotics
SOCD – Safety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
SOCD – Safety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder I read an interesting article on the Safety Differently blog today and it made me think that safety is a disorder for some people. In the discussion The Safety-fication of Everything I couldn’t help think just how sad some things have become in the … [Read more...] about SOCD – Safety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Understanding Safety Myths
Understanding Safety Myths The term ‘mythology’ is not understood well and is associated with the idea of legend/fairy tale but that’s not its meaning. It is certainly not how myth is defined in social psychology. Mythology is really a set of beliefs supported by semiotics (symbol systems) and … [Read more...] about Understanding Safety Myths
What Does Your Risk and Safety Icon Say?
What Does Your Risk and Safety Icon Say? One of the many things missing in many discussions and definitions about culture and safety is iconography. It is clear from any casual assessment of what Safety deems iconic for business and conveying the meaning of safety, than an icon of an object. Whilst … [Read more...] about What Does Your Risk and Safety Icon Say?
The Wisdom of the Beguines for Safety
The Wisdom of the Beguines for Safety Last time I was in Europe I ran workshops at Groot Begijnhof, a beguinage in Leuven. It was here I was able to experience the community structure and wonderful history of the early 13th century feminism. Beguines were semi-religious women who gathered together … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of the Beguines for Safety
Social Psychology Applied to the Discernment of Risk
Social Psychology Applied to the Discernment of Risk During April 2015, good mates and study buddies (and authors on this blog) Gab Carlton, Max Geyer, Rob Sams and James Ellis attended the Society of Australasian Social Psychologist (SASP) Conference held in Newcastle. While Rob Sams has provided … [Read more...] about Social Psychology Applied to the Discernment of Risk
The Seduction of Slogans in Safety
The Seduction of Slogans in Safety One of the popular resources on this blog site is safety slogans. Whilst many of these slogans are clever and make a point, we also need to be mindful of what slogans are, their seductions and their limits. Too many people form their sense of knowledge off slogans … [Read more...] about The Seduction of Slogans in Safety
Dr Long in Vienna 26-30 June, Last Chance for Registration
We have a good group of 40 people registered for the workshops on Semiotics and iCue Engagement 26-30 June, but if you want to come it’s not too late to register. OF course, it’s possible to register for half day or just one day, just email robertlong2@mac.com and we will work something … [Read more...] about Dr Long in Vienna 26-30 June, Last Chance for Registration
Why Metaphors Matter in Risk
We all use metaphors in how we speak and communicate to each other. Metaphor is poetic language that requires imagination to understand how a bridge is created for understanding. A metaphor is a mechanism that uses an image to convey meaning about something else … [Read more...] about Why Metaphors Matter in Risk