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
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
I was Offloaded!
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!
Free Download – Social Sensemaking in Risk
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
Social Sensemaking – Free eBook
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
Paradise by the dashboard light
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
Just Hangin’ Out…
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…
Sensemaking and ‘Hapori’ – Essential for Tackling Risk in New Zealand
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
The Mystery and Paradox of Being an Individual in a Social World
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
Social Sensemaking – Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed
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