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

A deep dive into what the term health and safety culture means and some recommendations you can take action on to assist you in creating one.

A deep dive into what the term health and safety culture means and some recommendations you can take action on to assist you in creating one.

Health and Safety Culture

This episode will provide a brief overview on the key areas of focus required in order for leaders to be able to lead safely.

This episode will provide a brief overview on the key areas of focus required in order for leaders to be able to lead safely.

Introduction to Leading Safely

The Leading Safely Podcast assists individuals at all levels of an organisation to become effective safety leaders.

The Leading Safely Podcast assists individuals at all levels of an organisation to become effective safety leaders.

Welcome to the Leading Safely Podcast

**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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