The Psychology of Failure
We all have mental blind spots — cognitive biases — which sometimes make us do the opposite of what we should do. Understanding these four classes of bias is the first step to reducing operational risk.
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Research, articles, and perspectives from the Sayfr team on safety culture, behavioural science, and the management of operational risk.
The Future of Safety: How to Adapt
Eight trends shaping safety culture in 2024 and beyond — from shifting oversight expectations to the transformation of the traditional safety toolbox.
Read the article →The (R)Evolution of Culture Change Processes
How the science of culture change has evolved — and what it means for maritime organisations seeking lasting improvement in safety performance.
Read the article →HOPspots
Human and Organisational Performance methodology applied to the maritime context — identifying the systemic conditions that make failure more likely.
Read the article →From Visionaries to Industry Frontrunners
How leading maritime organisations made the transition from compliance-driven safety to a proactive, culture-led approach to operational risk.
Read the article →Mr. Boisjoly's Warning
The Challenger disaster remains one of the most studied organisational failures in history. What can maritime safety professionals learn from the engineers who saw it coming?
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