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Mitigating risks requires identifying and understanding the potential hazards, and performing a risk assessment, skills that are not addressed in scuba diving courses. That’s why DAN Europe has created the Dive Safety Officer (DSO) course for professionals who want to elevate their diving safety knowledge and skills. Are you ready to up your safety game?

Currently diving into my CIA Part 2 studies. I’m simplifying the content into mind maps for better understanding, starting with planning, organizing, and directing internal audit operations. I’ll be sharing these mind maps as I progress through the course. #CIAJourney #internalaudit

"Diving into Leadership: The Art of Effective Briefings 🌊 In the world of diving, a thorough pre-dive briefing is more than just a routine. It's a critical component of ensuring a safe and exhilarating underwater adventure. 🤿 Whether you're leading a dive team or preparing for an exploration, your ability to convey dive plans, safety protocols, and environmental awareness can make all the difference. A great dive briefing not only keeps everyone safe but also enhances the overall experience. Here are a few key takeaways from the world of scuba diving briefings that can be applied to leadership in any field: Communication is Key: Just like in diving, effective leadership requires clear and concise communication of goals, roles, and expectations. Safety First: Prioritize safety protocols in your briefings, ensuring that your team is equipped to handle unexpected challenges. Adaptability: Be prepared for contingencies and ready to adjust the plan as necessary, just as dive leaders have to adapt to changing underwater conditions. Teamwork: Emphasize the importance of collaboration and trust in your briefings, fostering a sense of unity and shared responsibility. Environmental Awareness: In the corporate world, understanding the 'environment' in which you operate is essential. Be mindful of your surroundings, whether it's the ocean floor or the boardroom. Just as divers must focus, take notes, and ask questions during their briefings, leaders should encourage their teams to engage, seek clarification, and actively participate in the briefing process. So, next time you're preparing for a meeting or presentation, remember the lessons from the deep blue sea. Effective briefings not only ensure safety and success but also create a shared sense of purpose among your team. 🌐💼 #Leadership #BriefingSkills #EffectiveCommunication #scubadiver

Yesterday, during a diving trip, a rather unpleasant incident occurred, which, however, illustrates very well the top skill I consider essential for leaders and why. Most leaders in their teams I've changed/moved to linear roles precisely because of the lack of this skill. Yesterday, we encountered a very strong current (which is not unusual for us in general: if you want to see sharks and mantas, befriend the currents). The difference was that due to incorrectly planned dive by the guide and various small mistakes at the start, we found ourselves trapped between two strong currents in a triangle. For about 20 minutes, we actively kicked against the current, trying to get out of there - and in the end, we had no choice but to surface. As we got back on the boat, we were completely disoriented and quite battered. The situation itself, while not entirely common, can happen - any experienced diver understands that a dive can end at any moment, for various reasons. And everyone makes mistakes. Only after we got out of the water, the guide immediately said, "I won't take money from you for this dive! It's my mistake!" But then something strange happened. When we got on the boat, she distanced herself from us, began to frantically type on her phone. After about 20 minutes, the other guides surfaced, and she emotionally recounted something to them all the way back to the hotel, waving her hands. All this happened on the other deck, far from us. Our group was puzzled - would they explain anything to us at all? In the end, I approached her, asked if everything was okay with her and what happened. This allowed me to piece together the picture of what had happened and tell the rest of the less experienced divers in our group what had occurred. 📝 Now, before I offer my version, here's a question for you: what was the leadership mistake of the guide on the boat? What one skill did she lack for adequate management of the situation?

🌊 Dive Deep into Empathy 🌊 In the world of diving, empathy and caring aren't just nice-to-haves. They're essentials. Whether you're 100 feet underwater or collaborating in a boardroom, these values foster trust, teamwork, and safety. 🔹 Understand & Reassure: Just as seasoned divers ease the anxieties of newcomers, we can support our colleagues by acknowledging their concerns and offering reassurance. 🔹 Communicate with Clarity: Clear, compassionate communication is vital, both underwater and in our daily interactions. Let's ensure our messages are understood and that we understand others. 🔹 Stay Vigilant & Supportive: Keeping an eye on our dive buddies means being ready to help at a moment's notice. The same applies to our work teams. Be observant, be responsive, be supportive. 🔹 Safety First: Meticulous safety checks in diving equate to diligent project reviews in our work. A little extra care can make a world of difference. 🔹 Debrief with Empathy: Post-dive debriefs are a time for constructive feedback. Let's approach our meetings with the same mindset. Supportive, positive, and growth-focused. Empathy and caring create a ripple effect, enhancing our interactions and building stronger, more connected teams. #empathy #teamwork #leadership #professionalgrowth #healthyworkforce #healthyplacetowork

At Playotel we believe in diving deep to gain better knowledge of the industry we operate in. Stay tuned with us in this series to unveil the nuances and nitty gritties. Here's some more tea: The hospitality industry employs over 300 million people globally, making it one of the largest and most dynamic sectors! #HospitalityFacts #IndustryInsights #HotelManagement #Playotel #Factcheck #history #industryknowledge #guestservicing #hospitality #hospitalitytrends

2010-2024. More Life-Saving Ethos Desired. Since 2010, the diver’s deaths have increased by over 40%. In the face of improved diving methods, I think that's not worth celebrating—and it shows even more divers' death is possible due to Behavioral-Based Safety (BBS). Operators and their leadership, diving contractors and relevant stakeholders need to ensure diving operations focus more on Life-Saving Ethos, by identifying, analyzing, and modifying unsafe behaviors of organizations and divers in the workplace. I ’m confident that with such a strategy the number of diving accidents, Injuries and Death can reach nearly zero. The belief is that by changing organization and individual unsafe behaviors, the likelihood of accidents can be significantly reduced.

This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the historical, contemporary, and technological dimensions of diving safety. Woven into the narrative are anecdotes from Don Jaime Fernández Begoña, offering a historical context to the evolution of safety practices. The significance of the Onboard Dive Operation Safety Management System (ODO-SMS©) is underscored as it addresses the critical need for cohesion between maritime crews and dive personnel by establishing clear safety parameters and training protocols. Technological advancements in the form of wrist-worn dive computers, Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), and compact hyperbaric chambers are meticulously discussed, emphasizing their pivotal role in enhancing safety standards. The intricacies of decompression illness (DCI) are elucidated, serving as a sobering reminder of the imperative adherence to safety protocols. The article concludes with a professionally articulated encouragement for individuals to explore the underwater world responsibly, highlighting the importance of certification, thorough preparation, and a commitment to safety. In essence, it presents a well-rounded discourse on diving safety that seamlessly integrates historical insights, contemporary challenges, and cutting-edge technology. #SOSGroup #Hyperlite #DivingSafety #UnderwaterExploration #HistoricalDiving #TechInnovation #OceanAdventure #SafetyFirst #ScubaDiving #HyperbaricChambers #OceanDiscovery #CertifiedDiver #ExploreResponsibly #TechAdvancements #WaterSportsSafety #OceanWonders #MaritimeSafety #DiveSmart #StaySafeExploreDeep #OceanConservation #DiveTech #AdventureAwaits

The question was a bit of a tricky one 😄 https://lnkd.in/dhFmfNsc The skill our guide lacked was reframing. Simply put, it's the ability to explain a situation in a way that: 📌 Makes it understandable 📌 Extracts lessons, highlighting errors and suggesting future actions 📌 Restores emotional safety for further client engagements (or employee work, if we're talking about a business context), as silence creates anxiety and other unpleasant vibes in the team. Newbie managers often struggle with reframing for their teams. For instance, oops incident occurred in the department, a mistake was made, and negative feedback was received. An experienced leader might say: "Guys, we messed up here and here. We accept the feedback, it's a work situation, nothing to worry about, we'll fix it like this." Or "Let's think together about how we'll fix it." What would an emotionally immature leader do? Blame the team. Blame themselves. Scold the higher-ups, saying they're tyrants and bloodsuckers, look what they want. Dwell on the negative feedback received with the team, sometimes with tears and complaints about their difficult role as a leader. Assert that the company is toxic, that the team was treated poorly, and they, as a leader, are protecting the team with their chest. What prevents managers from developing reframing skills? Definitely not intellectual difficulties. Typically, these are psychological reasons: ✂️ Fear of rejection and the desire to be good, loved, and significant, stimulated by it. As a result, people mix relationships with "buddy-ness". I purposefully use this term because essentially it's neither friendship nor professional relationships. ✂️ Lack of skill to contain their emotions (= noticing them, safely storing them until there's a suitable context for their processing). This is the most important emotional self-regulation technique. Without it, it's a bit early to become leaders. ✂️ Vulnerable self-esteem, narcissistic adaptation. When any criticism automatically means "I'm not good enough", "I'm rejected" — thus the ability to cope with negative contexts and, even more so, clarify them to others, decreases. The focus here is this: the leader believes that if they "befriend" the team, dumping all their problems on them, they'll trust more and work well. In practice, it's such leaders that employees quickly become disillusioned with and leave (often under the guise of "I have nowhere to grow here"). Because the main thing they don't do is create emotional safety. So the conclusion here is this: if I want to grow with management/take on real responsible projects — then I'm improving my emotional maturity. This is it. What do you think?

Scuba diving teaches us invaluable lessons about the importance of teamwork and safety. It's a sport where venturing alone is highly discouraged. Even within a group, we designate pairs, ensuring each diver has a buddy to rely on beneath the waves. Together, we watch over each other, fostering a sense of security that is vital in potentially hazardous situations. For years, my husband was my trusted diving buddy. However, as his diving expeditions decreased, I found myself forming new partnerships with fellow divers. This transition reiterated the fundamental significance of feeling secure underwater and elsewhere. While smooth dives may apparently not necessitate a buddy's presence, the unforeseen challenges remind us of their indispensable role. Just two weeks ago, during our descent, I saw an air tank valve explode, leaving a fellow diver gasping for air. Thanks to the group’s swift action and support, disaster was averted. By closing off the air supply and providing assistance, they ensured her safety and successful return to the surface. Although we may not encounter such extreme circumstances in the workplace, the importance of feeling safe remains: Fostering a culture of psychological safety is key to team success, performance, and well-being. Today, I invite you to reflect: How do you cultivate a sense of safety and support within your team? What strategies do you employ to ensure everyone feels valued and secure? Your insights are invaluable—thank you for sharing them with me. #PsychologicalSafety #Teamwork #SuccessMindset