The way the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) tackles risk is based on a strong understanding of its worldview/philosophy. If one wants to be professional then the starting point is understanding one’s ethos (ethic), ontology (theory of being) and, one’s view of the world (methodology). It is from … [Read more...] about SPoR Philosophy
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Global Conference in SPoR – 13-17 May 2024 – Canberra
Everything to do with the SPoR Conference to be held in May in Canberra is going well. In addition to our International presenters already announced (https://spor.com.au/canberra-convention/) we will also be joined by John Sherban from Canada. John is a practitioner with over 30 years … [Read more...] about Global Conference in SPoR – 13-17 May 2024 – Canberra
Video and Podcast on ‘Zero as an Immoral Goal’
For those that wish to understand the complexities of ethics and moral philosophy with regard to zero, then this video/podcast is for you: Zero as an Immoral Goal from CLLR on … [Read more...] about Video and Podcast on ‘Zero as an Immoral Goal’
Free SPoR Poster
It is always curious to see Safety anchor its identity to safety when, it should be focused on risk and resilience. Safety is only ever a temporary outcome, there is no zero (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/zero-the-great-safety-delusion/ ). This is the necessity and blessing of … [Read more...] about Free SPoR Poster
A Book to Help Get You Started on Cultural Improvement in Risk
I was talking to a COO yesterday about their attempts to improve their Organisational Culture. They had been using a scattergun approach using LinkedIn Lectures, Simon Sinek and BBS, and not getting the results they wanted. In fact, when pushed to what results they wanted, it was explained as a … [Read more...] about A Book to Help Get You Started on Cultural Improvement in Risk
SPoR Workshops Canberra 18-21 September
It is only a month to go to the SPoR convention in Canberra. We have a good group registered for the face-to-face workshops in SPoR in Canberra 18-21 September with Dr Long and Dr Ashhurst. The group is a mix of experienced people practicing SPoR methods at work and new people just starting out and … [Read more...] about SPoR Workshops Canberra 18-21 September
Day 6 SPoR in Europe
At the end of the first week we decided to take teach the participants how to undertake a semiotic walk . Without an understanding of the semiosphere one has little chance of understanding culture. The same applies for religion. So we decided on the semiotic walk we would combine both. A walk … [Read more...] about Day 6 SPoR in Europe
Day 5 SPoR in Europe
By Day 5 I think I am really in the groove of facilitating learning with 12 different nationalities in the same room. What a wonderful opportunity to share over dinner and hear how each culture views the world. At times there is so much fun sharing differences in such small things as; gestures, … [Read more...] about Day 5 SPoR in Europe
Critical Theory, Critical Thinking and Safety
Critical Theory, Critical Thinking and Safety I have written before about the need for greater levels of critical thinking, discernment (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/real-risk/ ) and envisioning (https://www.humandymensions.com/product/envisioning-risk-seeing-vision-and-meaning-in-risk/ … [Read more...] about Critical Theory, Critical Thinking and Safety
Report on SPoR Convention 2018
Report on SPoR Convention 2018 The growth and development of the Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) Community (https://spor.com.au/) was demonstrated this week in the success of the first Convention held in Canberra. Every state, territory and New Zealand were represented in the gathering with heaps … [Read more...] about Report on SPoR Convention 2018