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Bridge Team Management The Next Generation from the Airline Perspective

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“An accident is a Failure of Risk Management” Sidney Dekker

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1. Introduction

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2. BTM Communication – the Sharing of Mental Models

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3. Situational Awareness

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Mental Challenges Communicational Skills:

Situational Awareness Shared Mental Models Correct Decisions

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4. The Role of VHF

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5. Leadership

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6. Pilot on Board

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7. Conclusion

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The Philosophy of “Pro-Active Safety Management”

•  Safety Management = Risk Management •  Risk Control Cost Control •  Cost Control Efficiency •  Efficiency = Productivity •  Productivity = PROFIT

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Causes of Accidents Training

Human Factors

Shiphandling, Technical Skills

Shiphandling, lack of

Technical Skills

Management Errors, Poor Leadership,

Teamwork, Communication,

Cultural Aspects…

Imbalance in Training

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“Learning is essential to keeping ahead of the constantly changing nature of Risk”

Sidney Dekker

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