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Deepest Condolences

Deepest Condolences

Deepest condolences to the families and friends of China Eastern Airlines flight MU5735 that went down with all hands. It is important to note that the plane that has crashed is a Boeing 737 Next Gen, the predecessor to the 737-800 (Max) discussed in my posts and...
The Downfall of an Icon Continues

The Downfall of an Icon Continues

 wImage source: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Boeing_737-8_MAX_N8704Q_rotated.jpg What is the cost of a High Reliability Organization losing its way? For the families of 346 airline passengers and crew on two separate flights, it is unmeasurable. For...
Definition: High Reliability Organization (HRO)

Definition: High Reliability Organization (HRO)

What is an HRO? Research by a variety of experts, including Karl Weick, Kathleen Sutcliffe, and Karleen Roberts amongst others has driven the evolution  of our understanding over 3 decades. Here is a current definition to work from: A High Reliability Organization...