SH51: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly- learning from achievements, challenges and mistakes

Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving

In this podcast episode, we delve into the crucial role of mistakes in the learning process, drawing parallels between human learning and artificial intelligence. Reflecting on the challenges of learning to dive, the narrative emphasizes the importance of trial and error, highlighting that making mistakes is an inherent part of improvement. The episode introduces the concept of debriefs as a powerful tool for learning, not just to identify mistakes but also to recognize what went well. A practical model, DEBrIEF, is discussed, emphasizing the significance of balanced feedback that includes both positive and negative aspects. The podcast encourages a learning mindset when approaching accidents and incidents, shifting the focus from assigning blame to preventing future occurrences. The episode underscores the value of a structured approach to debriefs, providing references to support the discussion. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth and underscores the importance of fostering a learning-oriented mindset in both individual and team contexts.

Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly

Links:

Robots learning to play football: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZjQwZNw2po

“Ugly”- Two other relevant blogs: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/counter-factuals

https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/its-obvious-why-it-happened

The positivity effect: a negativity bias in youth fades with age. Laura L Carstensen and Marguerite DeLiema: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6186441/

Tags:

English, Debrief, Incident Analysis, Jenny Lord