SH65: Building a Short Term Team
An episode of the Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving podcast, hosted by Gareth Lock at The Human Diver, titled "SH65: Building a Short Term Team" was published on May 1, 2024 and runs 6 minutes.
May 1, 2024 ·6m · Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving
Episode Description
In this episode, we explore the dynamics of teamwork in diving, emphasizing that although diving may not be a traditional team sport, divers typically operate in teams to ensure safety underwater. Key factors in team development include communication, shared goals, and role clarity. Whether diving with familiar partners or strangers, effective communication through pre-dive briefings and debriefings is crucial. Trust is built on competency, honesty, and consideration for others, while role clarity ensures everyone understands their responsibilities. These principles apply to both short-term dive teams and longer-term collaborations, fostering a culture of safety and cooperation in the diving community. For more insights, check out the links in the show notes.
Original link: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/building-a-short-term-team
Links:
Debriefing: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/debriefing
Dummies blog about teamwork: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/HFiD-for-dummies-teamwork
Dummies blog about communication: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/HFiD-for-dummies-comms
How to build psychological safety in teams: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-1
https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-2
https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-3
https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/team-building-psych-safety-4
Tags:
English, Communication, Jenny Lord, Team, Teamwork, Trust
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