5 Principles of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)
Dec 20, 2023•7 min
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Episode description
A high-reliability organization (HRO) is an organization that has succeeded in avoiding catastrophes despite a high level of risk and complexity. Specific examples that have been studied, most famously by researchers Karl Weick and Kathleen Sutcliffe, include nuclear power plants, air traffic control systems, and naval aircraft carriers. Recently healthcare organizations have moved to adopt the HRO mindset as well. In each case, even a minor error could have catastrophic consequences.
Yet, adverse outcomes in these organizations are rare. How is that possible?
Written by Greg Jacobson, read by Mark Graban
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