Episodes
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All the Evidence. Still the Wrong Story?
You've collected the evidence. Reviewed the records. Interviewed everyone involved. Built your timeline. So you've got the full story... right? Well, not necessarily! In Episode 4 of Leading Safely: Off the Shelf, Georgina Poole explores Sidney Dekker's ideas about evidence, context and...
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How did they NOT see that coming?
Ever looked back at an incident and thought, "Surely they should have known better?" Well, what if the problem isn't what they failed to see, but what we can see now? In Episode 3 of Leading Safely: Off the Shelf, Georgina Poole explores Sidney Dekker's ideas about hindsight bias and…
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Human Error? Plot Twist… That's Where the Story Starts!
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...
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One Bad Apple? Maybe Check 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...
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Blame still does NOT fix anything!
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.
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Capacities vs Controls with Professor Sidney Dekker & Dr Sean Brady
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...
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A Look Into Behavioural Based Safety with Dr Nic Weatherley
In this episode I chat with Dr Nic Weatherly about Behavioural Based Safety and Applied Behavioural Science.
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It's All About Learning with Bob Edwards
In this episode I chat with Bob Edwards (the HOP Coach) about Learning Teams, Operational and Organisational Learning plus so much more.
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Redefining Safety with Professor Nektarios Karanikas
In this episode I chat with Professor Nektarios Karanikas about his newly completed research project with Hutchinson Builders and it's challenge to the definition of "safety" .
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Fighter Pilot Curiousity with On Target Teaming
In this episode I chat with pilots Sam and Mike about safety leadership in the Australian Air Force, the cross over between human factors and human performance and why clear air turbulence makes my blood pressure drop.
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S4E1- Sidney Dekker & The Ten Virtues of a Positive Safety Culture
In this first episode for Season 4, you will hear me chat with my mentor Professor Sidney Dekker about his new book - The Ten Virtues of a Positive Safety Culture. We also cover his career highlights, some curious questions, some laughter and even some tears. You are bound to learn something new...
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Learn from when things go well!
In this episode I chat about Tangible Tip #7 - Learning from when things go well.
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Stop searching for a single "root cause"!
In this episode I chat about tangible tip #6 which is all about stopping the search for a singular root, basic or direct cause.
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Ask an error focused question!
This is tangible tip number 5 in the tips and tricks to help you and your organisation move towards HOP/ Safety Differently.
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Let your frontline microexperiment!
This is tangible tip 4 of our tips and tricks to help you and your organisation move towards HOP/ Safety Differently etc.
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Focus on what not who!
This is Day 3 and tangible tip 3 to help you and your organisation move towards Human and Organisational Performance / Safety Differently.
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Use the 4Ds
This is Tip 2 of our tangible tips and tricks to help you and your organisation move towards HOP/ Safety Differently.
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Involve the Front Line
This is your Day 1 Tip for the Christmas Tips and Tricks Series to help you move your organisation towards HOP or doing safety differently and it is all about involving your frontline.
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Safety Starts With You - Does it really?
In this episode I chat about what the saying "Safety starts with you" is implying.
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Safety Metrics & Evidence Based Decisions with Dr Matt Hallowell
In this episode I chat with Dr Matt Hallowell from the CSRA about metrics and evidence based decisions.
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Doing Risk Assessments Differently
In this episode I talk about a different way of doing risk assessments.
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Selling Safety with Ken Smith
In this episode I chat with Ken Smith about the skills needed for safety professionals to be effective in their roles.
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Storytelling to Change Safety Culture
In this episode you can hear my friend Andy Barker's Presentation that he made at the Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference back in June, in Las Vegas.
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The Evolution of Safety
In this episode I share what I gained from Todd Conklin's presentation at the 30th annual Community of Human and Organisational Learning Conference.
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The Limitations of Learning Teams with Rey Gonzalez
In this episode I chat with Rey Gonzalez about the limitations of learning teams as the only method used during an incident investigation.
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A Regulator's Perspective with Jim Frederick from OSHA
In this episode I chat with Jim Frederick, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the US Department of Labor (OSHA) about leadership and the importance of perspective.
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Enabling Leadership with Kelvin Genn
In this episode I speak with Kelvin Genn, one of the founders of Safety Differently and Co-Founder of Art of Work about the style of leader that enables their team to be high performers not just when it comes to safety but in all aspects.
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But we're only injuring our subcontractors!
In this episode I share an excerpt from my book, Random Noise - Measuring Your Company's Safety Performance and talk about my feelings on the treatment of subcontractors.
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Good Safety Verses Good Business with Bernie Doyle
In this episode I chat with Bernie Doyle, Chairman of the National Safety Council of Australia Foundation about the differences between good safety and good business.
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Diverse Perspectives with Natalee Johnston
In this episode, I chat with the Royal Australian Navy's first ever female pilot, Natalee Johnston about her time in a high risk, dynamic, male dominated industry.
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Why Language Matters with LaRhonda Julien
In this episode I chat with LaRhonda Julien about the importance of language and learning in effective communication.
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Takeaways from the 2024 Global Safety Innovation Summit
In this episode I provide some of my key takeaways from the 2024 Global Safety Innovation Summit.
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Leaders Verses Managers with Peter Thomas
In this episode I chat with Peter Thomas regarding what makes a "Leader" and how that differs from the role of a Manager.
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Blame Fixes Nothing with Nicole Zerbel Ivers
In this episode I chat with the Global Head of Safety for Brookfield Properties Logistics Division, Nicole Zerbel Ivers about what is meant by the statement - blame fixes nothing.
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S3 E2 - Failing to Fail
In this episode I talk about what it means when you fail to fail and the importance of failing safely.
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Your Incident & Injury Rates are nothing but Random Noise
In this episode I share an exclusive reading of two excerpts from the book Random Noise - Measuring Your Company's Safety Performance which I co-authored with Professor Sidney Dekker.
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Approach is Everything with Jake Paringatai
In this episode I chat with Jake Paringatai about being a kiwi who is accidentally mistaken for a scaffolder.
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Leadership and Learning with Ivan Pupulidy
In this episode I chat with Ivan Pupulidy about what it means to continuously be open to learning whilst leading others.
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Learning from Every Day Work with Diane Chadwick-Jones
In this episode I chat with Diane Chadwick-Jones about ways to learn from every day work.
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Personal & Professional Values
In this episode, I reflect on times when I have stood by my personal and professional values.
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Don't be a Safety Knob with Jeff Lyth
In this episode I chat with Jeff Lyth about what it means to not be a safety knob.
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Effective Safety Professionals with Bobby Cowger
In this episode, I chat with Bobby Cowger about how to be an effective safety professional.
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Metrics Matter with Zac Leach
In this episode I chat with Zac Leach about all things frequency rates and metrics.
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Facilitative Leadership with Nuala Gage
In this episode, I speak with Nuala Gage about the meaning of Facilitative Leadership.
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Workers and the Choices They "Make"
In this episode I talk about workers and the choices they "make" when it comes to their own safety.
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BAD APPLES
In this episode I talk about the view of human error known as "bad apples".
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Incident Investigation Bias with Ken Madson
In this episode, I chat with Ken Madson about having bias when conducting incident investigations.
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Let Go of Labels with Brian Hughes
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.
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S#!T That Kills You (STKY) with Matt Compher
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.
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Building 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.
About this show
The Leading Safely Podcast aims to share global knowledge, expertise, collaboration and learning from leaders with leaders.
Hosted by
Georgina Poole
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