SH180: Challenger Safety: As an Instructor, don't I lose control?
Counter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to Diving · Gareth Lock at The Human Diver
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Show Notes
In this episode, we explore how instructors can balance leadership with fostering psychological safety in diving education. Psychological safety, defined as a "rewarded vulnerability," is crucial for creating environments where mistakes, questions, and challenges to the status quo are welcomed without fear of ridicule or blame. By understanding and implementing the four stages of psychological safety—Inclusion, Learner, Contributor, and Challenger safety—diving leaders can create teams that thrive on collaboration, trust, and continuous learning. We discuss practical strategies, like sharing mistakes, setting ground rules, and encouraging constructive feedback, to nurture this safety and improve outcomes for both instructors and students.
Original blog: https://www.thehumandiver.com/blog/challenger-safety-control
Tags: English, Gareth Lock, Just Culture, Leadership, Psychological Safety