We discuss the importance of Safety Culture and its impact on reliability in this episode of The Power of Why podcast. Craig Clapper is the founder and principal engineer of Reliability for Life Group, a consulting group specializing in improving human performance in complex systems using evidence-based methods derived from high-reliability organizations. Craig has 30 years of experience improving power, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare reliability. He specializes in failure analysi...
Feb 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 26
Not all decisions are equal. Some decisions are very important and require input from people; other decisions can be made rapidly if they won’t have long-lasting effects on the company as a whole. Victor Vroom presents a model to assist in this process. Understanding this basic concept allows you to determine which decision-making process will be used to guarantee successful implementation. By using this model, you can customize your decision-making process to make the best of the situation at h...
Jan 18, 2023•21 min•Ep. 25
People of different ages bring different viewpoints to the table, helping to increase innovation and creative problem-solving. In addition, intergenerational culture can lead to rewarding career development and increase companies' success. To achieve this, we must understand generations in the workplace and the essential traits of our workforce. Knowing our employees' collective personalities allows us to foresee future challenges and plan accordingly. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsol...
Jan 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 24
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is the gold standard for measuring manufacturing productivity. Simply put – it identifies the percentage of manufacturing time that is truly productive. Now, do people affect equipment? The obvious answer is yes. Let's discuss why. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Dec 21, 2022•26 min•Ep. 23
Training programs have evolved through time. Human reliability or human error is usually attributed to training effectiveness or training program weaknesses/strengths. Even though the training is considered the “vaccine for mistakes,” training is not responsible for most human error deviations. To ensure training programs are effective and can be ruled out as a root cause for human error deviations, we will discuss the elements necessary when implementing/improving a training program. We will di...
Dec 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 22
Organizational culture affects your business, from punctuality and tone to contract terms and employee benefits. When workplace culture aligns with your employees, they're more likely to feel more comfortable, supported, and valued, and your company will be successful. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Nov 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 21
The Cannabis Industry is growing, and little is discussed about it. We discuss some facts and opinions about what is happening today with an emerging industry that is here to stay, and why it has been demonized over and over again. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Nov 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 20
Dr. Ginette Collazo, Ph.D., CEO of Human Error Solutions, was interviewed on the Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres.They explore Ginette’s new book, Mission Matters (Business Leaders Edition Vol. 7) and podcast The Power of Why released on the Mission Matters Podcast Network. Ginette Collazo, Ph. D., is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in Engineering Psychology and Human Reliability. These disciplines study the interaction ...
Nov 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 19
When it comes to hiring great talent in the MedTech industry, candidates require certain skills and aptitudes. With a cultural shift happening in organizations, attracting the right type of candidates has become even more challenging. Cristina Rexach and Ginette Collazo discuss the current industry dynamics in this 2 part series. Cristina Rexach is a Senior Talent Consultant helping MedTech and BioTech companies with organizational hiring at every level, from early-stage development through the ...
Nov 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 18
When it comes to hiring great talent in the MedTech industry, candidates require certain skills and aptitudes. With a cultural shift happening in organizations, attracting the right type of candidates has become even more challenging. Cristina Rexach and Ginette Collazo discuss the current industry dynamics in this 2 part series. Cristina Rexach is a Senior Talent Consultant helping MedTech and BioTech companies with organizational hiring at every level, from early-stage development through the ...
Oct 26, 2022•23 min•Ep. 17
Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage, and usually, factors associated with cognitive load are ignored. We will learn that cognition is the mental processing that includes the attention of working memory, comprehending and producing language, calculating, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes...
Oct 19, 2022•29 min•Ep. 16
Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage, and usually, factors associated with cognitive load are ignored. We will learn that cognition is the mental processing that includes the attention of working memory, comprehending and producing language, calculating, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes...
Oct 12, 2022•10 min•Ep. 15
Social media provides many positive effects, but when we overdo it, it can be detrimental. Why are we using social media? I present my opinion in this episode of The Power of Why podcast. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/
Oct 05, 2022•12 min•Ep. 14
The dirty dozen refers to twelve of the most common human error preconditions or conditions that can act as precursors to accidents or incidents. The Dirty Dozen is a concept developed by Gordon Dupont in 1993, working for Transport Canada and forming part of an elementary training program for Human Performance in Maintenance. Today, we discussed each one and what we can do about it. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missio...
Sep 28, 2022•12 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, we discuss steps that Supervisors can take to achieve an error-free environment, from pre-job briefs, worker selection, and work assignments to promote questioning, being present and getting the bad apple on your side. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Sep 21, 2022•24 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we look at different leadership styles and their impact on productivity. We compare leaders to bosses and the characteristics of that vital role. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/
Sep 14, 2022•23 min•Ep. 11
This episode discusses the steps needed to implement a Human Error Reduction Program at your site. From pre-measures to tracking and trending effectiveness, the steps provided will help you understand your situation, so you can address it, guaranteeing results. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Sep 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Dr. Ginette Collazo, Ph.D., CEO of Human Error Solutions, was interviewed on the Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres. They discuss how many businesses want to become more efficient and profitable and also explore how Human Error, while often overlooked, is one of the most critical areas that business owners should be focusing on to achieve their goals. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionma...
Aug 31, 2022•25 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, we discuss Joseph T. Hallinan's investigation work and compare it to workplace environments and current events. You can learn more in the book: Why we make mistakes from Joseph T. Hallinan. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Aug 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we discuss the most crucial factor when it comes to explaining the intensity, quality, and direction of ongoing behavior; Motivation. We present the range of outcomes and why outcomes that are soon, certain, and positive are the most powerful when improving collective behavior. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Aug 17, 2022•24 min•Ep. 7
In these 2-part episodes, Host Ginette Collazo with guest, Dr. Glorymar Rivera-Báez discusses the challenges of the I/O field, the new challenges in explaining organizational behavior, and comparing non-profit to for-profit organizational environments. Dr. Glorymar Rivera-Báez is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist with proven experience as a consultant in organizational development, talent management, leadership, and strategic planning. Her 14 years of professional experience have stood o...
Aug 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 6
In these 2-part episodes, Host Ginette Collazo with guest, Dr. Glorymar Rivera-Báez discusses the challenges of the I/O field, the new challenges in explaining organizational behavior, and comparing non-profit to for-profit organizational environments. Dr. Glorymar Rivera-Báez is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist with proven experience as a consultant in organizational development, talent management, leadership, and strategic planning. Her 14 years of professional experience have stood o...
Aug 03, 2022•23 min•Ep. 5
This episode discusses human limitations like memory and attention and the Type of Errors that exist. Not all errors are created equal, and understanding different types will help address human reliability issues at your site To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/...
Jul 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 4
Procedures account for more than 40% of deviations and play a vital role in human reliability. In this episode of The Power of Why podcast, Host Dr.Ginette Collazo explains human behavior and the interaction with work instructions as well as exactly where the instruction's weaknesses are so that procedures can be human engineered, improved, and fixed. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-colla...
Jul 20, 2022•44 min•Ep. 3
This episode of The Power of Why podcast is about understanding what is defined as Human Errors in the organization. Host Dr. Ginette Collazo helps us understand what human error is, why it is important and its definition. Hosted by Ginette Collazo, PHD., The Power of Why explores Human Error, consulting, management , and innovation through engaging with today's leaders. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/...
Jul 13, 2022•30 min•Ep. 2
In this episode of The Power of Why podcast. Host Ginette Collazo, CEO at Human Error Solutions, shares her background. She also discussed the background, challenges, and some other important factors of a Human Reliability Practice. She hopes that this episode provides you with the framework of the show and hopefully gets you motivated to continue this journey of finding out WHY we do the things we do. Hosted by Ginette Collazo, PHD., The Power of Why explores Human Error, consulting, management...
Jul 06, 2022•13 min•Ep. 1
