One of the foundations of methodology in SPoR is triarchic thinking. Triarachic thinking understands the social world (Socialitie) in dialectic (dialogue). That is, there is something happening in the space between you and me, I and it, us and them. This is best represented by using a hyphen eg. … [Read more...] about Triarachic Thinking in SPoR
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SPoR Comes to Vienna June 2023
This will most likely be the last visit of Dr Long to Europe. Those who wish to meet and learn with Dr Long (and Matt Thorne from Risk Diversity https://www.riskdiversity.com.au/ ) can start to make their plans for this series of Workshops to be held in June 2023. You can get detail and book your … [Read more...] about SPoR Comes to Vienna June 2023
What is SPoR?
The Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) is a Discipline and Worldview that takes its foundation in Socialitie, that all living and being is social. This is what Martin Buber called i-thou (https://www.maximusveritas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/iandthou.pdf). This includes relationships with persons … [Read more...] about What is SPoR?
OMG – Big Words and Safety
Amongst many of the amusing projections and accusations levelled at SPoR is the fear of ‘big words’. Of course, this is in parallel with other accusations defined and attributed as ‘safety bashing’, negativity, no tools, non- practical help and unconstructive criticism. Of course, critical … [Read more...] about OMG – Big Words and Safety
A Scaffolder’s Journey in SPoR – A Podcast
Lovely to hear the positive story about how SPoR provides constructive and positive approaches to tackling risk. This is the story of a scaffolder Travis Stephens from Perth, Australia, talking about what SPoR does in practice, for those who want to listen and learn. The podcast is here, … [Read more...] about A Scaffolder’s Journey in SPoR – A Podcast
SPoR Survey Diagnostics
SPoR have been conducting diagnostic work for more than 20 years and has comprehensive data regarding culture and risk in organisations. The methodology for this diagnostic work is founded in the unique methodology of SPoR … [Read more...] about SPoR Survey Diagnostics
Implementing SPoR in the Workplace, A Video
Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) has always been about constructive, positive and doable methods that change the way organisations and people tackle risk. For over 20 years organisations in Australia and across the globe, have discovered how safety can be humanised by unlearning traditional … [Read more...] about Implementing SPoR in the Workplace, A Video
Introduction to SPoR – Free
We have decided to release the Introduction to SPoR series for free. ACCESS THE VIDEOS HERE This module comprises 8 lectures by Dr Long and Dr Ashhurst and, 17 short video tutorials by students. This program normally costs thousands of dollars but is now free to those who want to learn the … [Read more...] about Introduction to SPoR – Free
SPoR and Myth
The Social Psychology of Risk (SPoR) is first and foremost a worldview, a philosophy, disposition, methodology, paradigm and orientation. It is a way of seeing (envisioning) the world through the lens of being, Socialitie and risk. When one has a methodology, it is relatively straight forward to … [Read more...] about SPoR and Myth
London Workshops 24-28 October
Dr Long’s proposed workshops in London are fast approaching. If you are considering attending then the time to register is soon. This is the only time Dr Long proposes to visit the UK. Dr Long’s workshops are always interactive, highly engaging and focus on outcomes in skill development. For … [Read more...] about London Workshops 24-28 October