PinnedRon ButcherSurvival in Motion: Integrating Space and Time for Dynamic HOP StrategiesLikely owing to my experiences and background in survival, I’ve long recognized the wisdom of Weick & Sutcliffe’s principles of high…18h ago18h ago
PinnedRon ButcherFrom Risk to Resilience: Mastering the Cycle of SurvivalSocial Cognitive psychologist Dr. Albert Bandura once observed, “To make their way successfully through a complex world full of challenges…1d ago1d ago
PinnedRon ButcherThe Benefits of Failing Together: A Foundation for Survival and Organizational ExcellenceIn high-risk environments, the concept of “failing together” is not just a strategy but a survival mindset. Having served in the US Coast…Jul 5Jul 5
PinnedRon ButcherSurviving Safety: Building Foundations for Operational ResilienceIn today’s high-risk industries, achieving safety is often seen as the ultimate goal. However, safety without a foundation of survival is…Jul 13Jul 13
PinnedRon ButcherThe Silent Saboteur: How Habituation and Bias Threaten Our Safety and SurvivalHabituation. It’s a term that might sound benign, perhaps even harmless, but in the context of survival and safety, it represents a…Jun 9Jun 9
Ron ButcherWhat Don’t We Know?In my flying experiences with the USCG and USMC, in addition to discussing the mission, equipment configuration, on-scene expectations and…Jul 29Jul 29
Ron ButcherSurvival Over Safety: Confronting the Binary Reality of RiskWhen we consider the potential outcomes of even low-risk activities, it becomes clear that a survival mindset and strategies are essential…Jul 22Jul 22
Ron ButcherIntegrity Matters: The Bedrock of Safety and Survival in High-Risk IndustriesImagine a world where corners are cut, warnings are ignored, and honesty is optional. In such a scenario, the very fabric of trust and…Jul 191Jul 191
Ron ButcherThe Power of Preparedness: Survival as a Safety StrategyBased on my real-world experiences over four decades in a variety of high-hazard industries, I’ve come to understand that while safety and…Jul 181Jul 181
Ron ButcherChallenging the Assumptions of Safety: Embracing Context for True SurvivalIn high-risk industries, safety is often treated as a static concept, built on a foundation of established protocols, regulations, and…Jul 121Jul 121