How Cognitive Biases affect decision-making (and what we can do about it)

We can tend to think our planning and decision-making activities are conscious acts, involving deep thinking and analysis.  While this is true some of the time, a great deal of our thinking takes place at an unconscious level.  Being aware of this tendency to operate on autopilot, as well as understanding what we can do about our brain’s tendency to switch to unconscious processing is essential to objective decision-making.

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Without Trust “Zero Harm” is a Pipe Dream

Debate continues to rage about whether or not the “Zero Harm” goal (or aspiration) is achievable, helpful or even moral. Frankly I’m bored with it. Call me a pragmatist, but I’m much more interested in putting my attention on what actually works.

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Podcast interview with Andrew Barrett for #SafetyOnTap

Clive Lloyd's frank, authentic and free-flowing interview with Andrew Barrett for the hashtag#SafetyOnTap series of podcasts, covering the importance of leaders building trust as an essential starting point for any significant change program (including safety culture development)...

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How to Ask Really Great Questions! Helping leaders one question at a time

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Thank you to IOSH UAE and Seminar participants for your curiosity and deep engagement in our Dubai Care Factor sessions

In collaboration with HSEC Services we delivered the Care Factor (short sessions) in Dubai this September. We met many safety professionals and appreciated what each of you bought to the event. We look forward to coming back again soon.

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