Comments on: Learning from Athletes and Co-pilots http://www.nevermindthemanager.com/2009/11/learning-from-athletes-and-co-pilots/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:18:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: uberVU - social comments http://www.nevermindthemanager.com/2009/11/learning-from-athletes-and-co-pilots/comment-page-1/#comment-17078 uberVU - social comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:19:31 +0000 http://www.nevermindthemanager.com/?p=369#comment-17078 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by FrodeHeimen: New blog post: Learning from Athletes and Co-pilots http://bit.ly/45u0L0... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: Steve Roesler http://www.nevermindthemanager.com/2009/11/learning-from-athletes-and-co-pilots/comment-page-1/#comment-17039 Steve Roesler Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:42:31 +0000 http://www.nevermindthemanager.com/?p=369#comment-17039 Frode, I think your TV viewing is generating some very useful thoughts. Most people I know use checklists of some sort to get through the day. However, it's often difficult to get people to take the time to imagine the future--what could go wrong, or what the possible opportunities might be. And then, make a checklist to deal with those. When we teach Potential Problem Analysis and Potential Opportunity Analysis, it's often the first time many people have looked at those in a structured way. On a personal note: I once had a two-year engagement working with and airline in the Middle East. I learned much from the pilots and their checklists and back-up systems. There is nothing left to chance; each system has at least 3 back-up systems. If we look at the tiny percentage of airline accidents, it might become obvious that your suggestions have already proven to generate great value. Frode,

I think your TV viewing is generating some very useful thoughts.

Most people I know use checklists of some sort to get through the day. However, it’s often difficult to get people to take the time to imagine the future–what could go wrong, or what the possible opportunities might be. And then, make a checklist to deal with those.

When we teach Potential Problem Analysis and Potential Opportunity Analysis, it’s often the first time many people have looked at those in a structured way.

On a personal note: I once had a two-year engagement working with and airline in the Middle East. I learned much from the pilots and their checklists and back-up systems. There is nothing left to chance; each system has at least 3 back-up systems. If we look at the tiny percentage of airline accidents, it might become obvious that your suggestions have already proven to generate great value.

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