SH71: The Five Hazardous Attitudes
In this podcast episode, we draw parallels between aviation and diving safety, emphasizing the importance of human factors and non-technical skills in preventing accidents. Reflecting on a tragic airp...
22 Touko 20247min
SH70: Mentoring: Both sides of the story
In this podcast episode, we delve into the dynamics of mentoring in the diving community, exploring how mentor-mentee relationships contribute to personal and professional growth. While traditionally ...
18 Touko 20245min
SH69: Leadership in a Short Term Team
In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of leadership in diving beyond traditional roles like Divemasters and Instructors. Leadership in diving involves guiding a team towards a common goal, p...
15 Touko 20244min
SH 68: Scientific Diving: Trust and Communication in the depths
In this podcast episode, we delve into the crucial role of effective communication and trust in scientific diving. Communication underwater is essential for safety, coordination, and data collection, ...
11 Touko 20247min
SH67: Diving Liability Insurance: Enabler or Barrier to Diving Safety?
In this podcast episode, we explore the importance of Human Factors training in the diving industry, drawing parallels with its significance in aviation. A firsthand account reveals how insurance prem...
8 Touko 202416min
SH66: The Value of Loops for Learning: Don't Just Fix the Diver /Instructor
In this episode, we delve into the concept of learning loops in scuba diving, inspired by the works of Chris Argyris and Donald Schön. We explore single-loop learning, focusing on immediate problem-so...
4 Touko 202410min
SH65: Building a Short Term Team
In this episode, we explore the dynamics of teamwork in diving, emphasizing that although diving may not be a traditional team sport, divers typically operate in teams to ensure safety underwater. Key...
1 Touko 20246min
SH64: Price vs Quality: The Efficiency-Thoroughness Trade Off
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of dive training agency standards and the challenges faced by instructors in evaluating student performance. While standards outline specific skills, de...
27 Huhti 20245min
