Preparing for the unexpected
Firefighters analyze near-misses. Pilots practice emergencies. Surgeons rehearse complex procedures.
Why?
Because under pressure, our brains freeze. We default to old habits. We make decisions we later regret.
Your team isn't immune.
How often do we invest in preparing them for the inevitable bumps in the road?
We hire for experience, assuming past battles equip for future wars. We rely on policies, hoping compliance shields us from chaos.
But the world isn't a checklist. It's unpredictable, messy, full of curveballs.
The best insurance policy? Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
It's not about rules for every scenario; it's about fostering preparedness:
Discuss risks openly. What could go wrong? Where are we vulnerable?
Share near-miss stories. Learn from past mistakes.
Role-play tough scenarios. Practice difficult conversations and decisions.
A prepared team is a confident and adaptable team. They solve problems, not avoid them.
So, what are you waiting for?
The alarm will ring. The question is,
Will your team be ready?
