Decision Making Under Pressure Training Course

### Audience: - Individuals in any management or leadership role. - Project members seeking to enhance their team skills. - Operational leaders aiming to improve their interpersonal skillset. ### Overview: This course, led by experienced instructors, is designed to deliver high-quality training on human factors. The trainers have extensive experience across various high-risk industries, including aviation, nuclear power, oil and gas production, healthcare, and elite sports. Throughout the course, the importance of risk and safety awareness is emphasized through the use of accident case studies from multiple sectors. Participants will explore the fundamental functions of human cognition and learn how to apply this knowledge to develop practical tools. These tools can be integrated into workplace environments at various levels—practical, policy, and process—to enhance performance, efficiency, and reliability. The course is particularly relevant for organizations increasingly adopting new technology. It delves into the use of checklists and the appropriate application of standard operating procedures, with a focus on operational risk management and decision-making under pressure. The training culminates in an exploration of the human factor characteristics of high-performing teams and what can be learned from them. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the basic principles of human cognition. - Apply their knowledge to develop cognitive tools that enhance performance. - Grasp the key principles necessary to improve compliance, reliability, and overall performance. ### Format of the Course: - Instructor-led sessions. - Scenario-based presentations, briefings, and accident analysis. - Breakout scenario workshops and group presentations. This course is currently available for delivery in English only. It is tailored to align with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability standards, making it an ideal resource for government agencies seeking to enhance their operational effectiveness and safety protocols.

Audience:

• Any management, supervisory, or leadership role.
• Team members looking to enhance their team skills.
• Operational leaders seeking to improve their interpersonal skillset.

Overview:

There are common misconceptions that Human Factors (HF) is a discipline applicable only to safety-critical industries such as aviation, medicine, and the oil & gas sectors. However, there are significant benefits to investing in HF beyond enhancing safety.

Improved Operational Efficiency: Equipping teams with the tools to manage workload, solve problems, and make effective decisions empowers them to handle work-related challenges without higher-level intervention. This capability is crucial for frontline team members who often face complex, dynamic situations.

Enhanced Employee Engagement and Brand Reputation: Empowering team members to manage work scenarios increases employee engagement and improves customer interactions. An organization that demonstrates a commitment to improving and investing in its staff will benefit from increased job satisfaction and a stronger brand reputation.

Reduced Absenteeism, Increased Retention: Time off due to stress and fatigue can be mitigated through HF training. Additionally, workplace morale significantly influences individual stress levels. Investing in stress and fatigue management training, along with introducing peer support programs, shows a dedication to employee well-being that Deloitte suggests will result in a 500% return on investment, reducing absenteeism and improving retention.

In summary, the skills that benefit pilots, surgeons, and oil rig drillers can be applied more broadly to enhance an organization's performance beyond safety.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of human cognition.
• Apply their knowledge to develop cognitive tools that enhance performance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key principles necessary to improve compliance, reliability, and performance.

Format of the Course:

• Instructor-led sessions.
• Scenario-based presentations, briefings, and accident analysis.
• Breakout scenario workshops and group presentations.

This course is currently available for delivery in English only.