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social sensemaking

Stranger (is not always) Danger

June 27, 2023 by Rob Sams 7 Comments

Stranger (is not always) Danger How might we engage with others in ways that seek ‘connection’, rather than efficacy? What may we do to move toward ‘meeting’ others (even if only for a brief moment), rather than attending ‘meetings’ where the only purpose is outcomes? Why at times can we feel … [Read more...] about Stranger (is not always) Danger

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Models From Social Sensemaking

June 24, 2023 by Rob Sams Leave a Comment

Models From Social Sensemaking First published here In this piece I introduce you to two of the semiotic models developed in my first book Social Sensemaking. Firstly, The Decision Tree and then The Trade-offs Model. The Decision Tree Why is it challenging to accept that many of our ideas and … [Read more...] about Models From Social Sensemaking

Filed Under: Road Safety, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: decision tree, satisficing, social sensemaking, trade-offs

I was Offloaded!

June 22, 2023 by Rob Sams Leave a Comment

I was Offloaded! Why is it that even with ample information, and despite 'knowing' differently, that sometimes our 'feeling of risk' may override, or at least heavily influence, our response to it? Also, how could someone who has studied and reflected on it in a rather intimate way for the last six … [Read more...] about I was Offloaded!

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Free Download – Social Sensemaking in Risk

August 24, 2021 by Admin 2 Comments

Free Download - Social Sensemaking in Risk Rob Sams has made his book Social Sensemaking, A Reflective Journal on Risk available for free download: https://www.humandymensions.com/product/challenge-social-sensemaking-risk/ Or the book can be downloaded from Rob’s website here: … [Read more...] about Free Download – Social Sensemaking in Risk

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Social Sensemaking – Free eBook

August 18, 2021 by Admin Leave a Comment

Social Sensemaking - Free eBook Social Sensemaking was first published in August 2016. It’s a book written as a reflection of a ‘learning adventure’ of the Social Psychology of Risk, and inspired by Dr Rob Long. While it was pulled together by one of our regular contributors to the Blog Rob … [Read more...] about Social Sensemaking – Free eBook

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Paradise by the dashboard light

December 4, 2020 by Bernard Corden 1 Comment

One death is a tragedy and a million deaths is a statistic Joseph Stalin Most lectures at occupational health and safety conferences or zoom webinars invariably include death by Pierrepoint presentations from vainglorious behavioural scientists or Pecksniffian safety crusaders, which are often … [Read more...] about Paradise by the dashboard light

Filed Under: Bernard Corden Tagged With: satisficing, social sensemaking

Just Hangin’ Out…

December 3, 2018 by Rob Sams 12 Comments

Just Hangin’ Out… One of the privileges of working in a community-led, service oriented organisation, is that I come across some remarkable people. Remarkable, not because they are heroes who save the day, not because they perform magic that miraculously turns pain into pleasure, and not because … [Read more...] about Just Hangin’ Out…

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Sensemaking and ‘Hapori’ – Essential for Tackling Risk in New Zealand

April 27, 2018 by Rob Sams Leave a Comment

Sensemaking and ‘Hapori’ – Essential for Tackling Risk in New Zealand “The minimum unit of a human being is two” These are the (wise) words of Graham Long, the Pastor and CEO of The Wayside Chapel in Sydney’s Kings Cross; an example of a community who practice, rather than simply preach about, … [Read more...] about Sensemaking and ‘Hapori’ – Essential for Tackling Risk in New Zealand

Filed Under: Rob Sams, Safety Training, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: new zealand, social sensemaking

The Mystery and Paradox of Being an Individual in a Social World

April 15, 2018 by Rob Sams Leave a Comment

The Mystery and Paradox of Being an Individual in a Social World I had the privilege today to meet up with a friend, one who I've known for a while, yet up until today we’d not had the opportunity to meet in person, so we both made the time and effort to catch up. We shared in a wholesome … [Read more...] about The Mystery and Paradox of Being an Individual in a Social World

Filed Under: Rob Sams, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: paradox, social sensemaking

Social Sensemaking – Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed

October 19, 2016 by Rob Sams 6 Comments

Social Sensemaking - Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed   Human beings have long been fascinated with the question of ‘why we do what we do?’. For some, the desire to understand this becomes a lifelong quest. For me, it was a fascination with this question that lead me to commence a … [Read more...] about Social Sensemaking – Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed

Filed Under: Rob Sams, Safety Books, Social Psychology of Risk Tagged With: book launch, social sensemaking

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