Author: Ginette Collazo

Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Training programs have evolved through time. Human reliability or human error is usually attributed to training effectiveness or training program weaknesses/strengths. Even though the training is considered the “vaccine for mistakes,” training is not responsible for most human error deviations. To ensure training programs are effective and can be ruled out as a root cause for human error deviations, we will discuss the elements necessary when implementing/improving a training program. We will discuss elements of the training programs like curricula, training management systems, training effectiveness, and other important elements of a compliant training program. To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/Listen to…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Organizational culture affects your business, from punctuality and tone to contract terms and employee benefits. When workplace culture aligns with your employees, they’re more likely to feel more comfortable, supported, and valued, and your company will be successful. To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The Cannabis Industry is growing, and little is discussed about it. We discuss some facts and opinions about what is happening today with an emerging industry that is here to stay, and why it has been demonized over and over again. To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Dr. Ginette Collazo, Ph.D., CEO of Human Error Solutions, was interviewed on the Mission Matters Startup Garage with Adam Torres.They explore Ginette’s new book, Mission Matters (Business Leaders Edition Vol. 7) and podcast The Power of Why released on the Mission Matters Podcast Network. Ginette Collazo, Ph. D., is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in Engineering Psychology and Human Reliability. These disciplines study the interaction between human behavior and productivity. She has held positions leading training and human reliability programs in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing Industry. More than ten years ago,…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify When it comes to hiring great talent in the MedTech industry, candidates require certain skills and aptitudes. With a cultural shift happening in organizations, attracting the right type of candidates has become even more challenging. Cristina Rexach and Ginette Collazo discuss the current industry dynamics in this 2 part series. Cristina Rexach is a Senior Talent Consultant helping MedTech and BioTech companies with organizational hiring at every level, from early-stage development through the commercialization of their products. Prior to pivoting into recruiting, Cristina spent 10+ in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry as a sales representative in the cardiovascular…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify When it comes to hiring great talent in the MedTech industry, candidates require certain skills and aptitudes. With a cultural shift happening in organizations, attracting the right type of candidates has become even more challenging. Cristina Rexach and Ginette Collazo discuss the current industry dynamics in this 2 part series.Cristina Rexach is a Senior Talent Consultant helping MedTech and BioTech companies with organizational hiring at every level, from early-stage development through the commercialization of their products.Prior to pivoting into recruiting, Cristina spent 10+ in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry as a sales representative in the cardiovascular and diabetes…

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage, and usually, factors associated with cognitive load are ignored. We will learn that cognition is the mental processing that includes the attention of working memory, comprehending and producing language, calculating, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making.To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Although it is unlikely that human error will ever be eliminated, many human performance problems can be prevented. Human errors start at the design stage, and usually, factors associated with cognitive load are ignored. We will learn that cognition is the mental processing that includes the attention of working memory, comprehending and producing language, calculating, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making.To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Social media provides many positive effects, but when we overdo it, it can be detrimental. Why are we using social media? I present my opinion in this episode of The Power of Why podcast. To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify The dirty dozen refers to twelve of the most common human error preconditions or conditions that can act as precursors to accidents or incidents. The Dirty Dozen is a concept developed by Gordon Dupont in 1993, working for Transport Canada and forming part of an elementary training program for Human Performance in Maintenance. Today, we discussed each one and what we can do about it. To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, we discuss steps that Supervisors can take to achieve an error-free environment, from pre-job briefs, worker selection, and work assignments to promote questioning, being present and getting the bad apple on your side. To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode, we look at different leadership styles and their impact on productivity. We compare leaders to bosses and the characteristics of that vital role.  To learn more, visit:https://humanerrorsolutions.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ginette-collazo/

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