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 chat with Jeff Lyth about what it means to not be a safety knob.

In this episode I chat with Jeff Lyth about what it means to not be a safety knob.

Don't be a Safety Knob with Jeff Lyth

In this episode, I chat with Bobby Cowger about how to be an effective safety professional.

In this episode, I chat with Bobby Cowger about how to be an effective safety professional.

Effective Safety Professionals with Bobby Cowger

In this episode I chat with Zac Leach about all things frequency rates and metrics.

In this episode I chat with Zac Leach about all things frequency rates and metrics.

Metrics Matter with Zac Leach

In this episode, I speak with Nuala Gage about the meaning of Facilitative Leadership.

In this episode, I speak with Nuala Gage about the meaning of Facilitative Leadership.

Facilitative Leadership with Nuala Gage

In this episode I talk about workers and the choices they "make" when it comes to their own safety.

In this episode I talk about workers and the choices they "make" when it comes to their own safety.

Workers and the Choices They "Make"

In this episode I talk about the view of human error known as "bad apples".

In this episode I talk about the view of human error known as "bad apples".

BAD APPLES

In this episode, I chat with Ken Madson about having bias when conducting incident investigations.

In this episode, I chat with Ken Madson about having bias when conducting incident investigations.

Incident Investigation Bias with Ken Madson

In this episode I chat with Brian Hughes about root cause analysis and letting go of labels that have been given to you by others.

In this episode I chat with Brian Hughes about root cause analysis and letting go of labels that have been given to you by others.

Let Go of Labels with Brian Hughes

In this episode I chat with Matt Compher at the 29th Annual Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference about his creation of S#!t That Kills You (STKY) and the Energy Wheel.

In this episode I chat with Matt Compher at the 29th Annual Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference about his creation of S#!t That Kills You (STKY) and the Energy Wheel.

S#!T That Kills You (STKY) with Matt Compher

In this episode I reflect on what I think we as Safety Professionals need to do to support each other and build a community.

In this episode I reflect on what I think we as Safety Professionals need to do to support each other and build a community.

Building a Community

**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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