What if human error isn't the cause of an accident, but the very thing we need to explain?In Episode 2 of Leading Safely: Off the Shelf, Georgina Poole dives into Sidney Dekker's New View of Human Error, challenging the traditional approach of finding someone to blame when things go wrong.We'll explore why people's decisions make sense to them at the time, how the conditions of work shape their actions, and why better questions lead to better investigations.Expect fresh perspectives, real-world examples and a few challenges to conventional safety thinking.Because human error shouldn't end the conversation. It's where the real story begins!

What if human error isn't the cause of an accident, but the very thing we need to explain? In Episode 2 of Leading Safely: Off the Shelf, Georgina Poole dives into Sidney Dekker's New View of Human Error, challenging the traditional approach of finding someone to blame when things go wrong. We'll explore why people's decisions make sense to them at the time, how the conditions of work shape their actions, and why better questions lead to better investigations. Expect fresh perspectives, real-world examples and a few challenges to conventional safety thinking. Because human error shouldn't end the conversation. It's where the real story begins!

Human Error? Plot Twist… That's Where the Story Starts!

When something goes wrong, why are we so quick to blame the person involved?In the very first episode of Leading Safely: Off the Shelf, Georgina Poole unpacks Sidney Dekker's Bad Apple Theory from The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error'.We're challenging the idea that accidents happen because of careless people and exploring why the real story is often much more interesting.Expect a little humour, some uncomfortable questions and practical insights you can take straight back to work.Because sometimes the problem isn't the apple. It's the orchard.

When something goes wrong, why are we so quick to blame the person involved? In the very first episode of Leading Safely: Off the Shelf, Georgina Poole unpacks Sidney Dekker's Bad Apple Theory from The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error'. We're challenging the idea that accidents happen because of careless people and exploring why the real story is often much more interesting. Expect a little humour, some uncomfortable questions and practical insights you can take straight back to work. Because sometimes the problem isn't the apple. It's the orchard.

One Bad Apple? Maybe Check the Orchard!

In this short but sharp episode I speak to some recent research being quoted online which apparently proves that "blame does fix something". I also speak to the notion of 'holding someone accountable' and the foundations of Sidney Dekker's iconic book - The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error.

In this short but sharp episode I speak to some recent research being quoted online which apparently proves that "blame does fix something". I also speak to the notion of 'holding someone accountable' and the foundations of Sidney Dekker's iconic book - The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error.

Blame still does NOT fix anything!

In this episode you will hear from Professor Sidney Dekker and Dr Sean Brady on the topics of capacities and controls. Professor Dekker leans towards organisations building capacities, capacity to fail safely, capacity to cope with uncertainty etc whereas Dr Brady talks to controls and safeguards from a risk perspective. Are they on the same page or sharing different editions of the book? You be the judge.

In this episode you will hear from Professor Sidney Dekker and Dr Sean Brady on the topics of capacities and controls. Professor Dekker leans towards organisations building capacities, capacity to fail safely, capacity to cope with uncertainty etc whereas Dr Brady talks to controls and safeguards from a risk perspective. Are they on the same page or sharing different editions of the book? You be the judge.

Capacities vs Controls with Professor Sidney Dekker & Dr Sean Brady

In this episode, I provide a quick overview of the new and recently released model code of practice on Psychosocial Hazards at Work.

In this episode, I provide a quick overview of the new and recently released model code of practice on Psychosocial Hazards at Work.

Psychosocial Hazards at Work

In this episode I share some tips on how to be/create a positive influence with your workers.

In this episode I share some tips on how to be/create a positive influence with your workers.

Positive Influence

In this episode I speak with the lovely Naomi Armitage, Director of the Humanology Group around the very now topic of Psychological Safety.

In this episode I speak with the lovely Naomi Armitage, Director of the Humanology Group around the very now topic of Psychological Safety.

Psychological Safety with Naomi Armitage

Learn how to have positive field interactions and build rapport with frontline workers.

Learn how to have positive field interactions and build rapport with frontline workers.

Positive Field Interactions

Effective safety leaders need the ability to bounce back from tough situations so this episode is all about resilience

Effective safety leaders need the ability to bounce back from tough situations so this episode is all about resilience

Resilience

This episode is about the conversations that are hard to have but need to be had - robust conversations.

This episode is about the conversations that are hard to have but need to be had - robust conversations.

Robust Conversations

Understand why consultation is critical to implementing positive health and safety change.

Understand why consultation is critical to implementing positive health and safety change.

The Art of Consultation

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This episode goes into detail around the role integrity plays when it comes to the importance of people.

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The importance of people - Integrity

A closer look at how to lead by example.

Leading by Example

This episode goes into detail around the seven steps you can take to achieve a positive safety culture within your organisation.

This episode goes into detail around the seven steps you can take to achieve a positive safety culture within your organisation.

The 7 Steps to a Positive Safety Culture

**Leading Safely: Off the Shelf — Big ideas. Put to work.**

Join Georgina Poole as she takes influential books on safety, leadership, human factors and organisational learning off the shelf and into the real world.

Each bite-sized episode unpacks big ideas, challenges conventional thinking and turns complex concepts into practical insights for safety professionals, operational leaders and anyone curious about how work really happens.

No academic lectures. Just fresh perspectives, real-world examples and ideas you can put to work.

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**Leading Safely: Off the Shelf — Big ideas. Put to work.** Join Georgina Poole as she takes influential books on safety, leadership, human factors and organisational learning off the shelf and into the real world. Each bite-sized episode unpacks big ideas, challenges conventional thinking and turns complex concepts into practical insights for safety professionals, operational leaders and anyone curious about how work really happens. No academic lectures. Just fresh perspectives, real-world examples and ideas you can put to work.

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