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Is your organisation infected with Hubris Syndrome? (2015). Some typical indicators

“In a recent cruise ship safety culture assessment I was pleased to see the captain and bridge crew actively encouraging the idea of challenging decisions. It’s not easy to introduce this approach in traditional hierarchical organisations.

Lizz Fields-Pattinson, JOMC Occupational Psychologist
Jomc.co.uk 17 Feb 2015.

“..research now suggests that when power and status go unchecked with a senior person or team, …the increased prestige corrupts their thinking, decisions go unchallenged and consequences can be disastrous.

“..The danger happens when leaders do away with people who dare to challenge them.

“In a recent safety culture assessment on board a cruise ship I was pleased to see how the captain and crew on the bridge were now actively encouraging this idea of challenging decisions when the course of action was doubted by the rest of the team.

“However, it’s not easy to introduce this approach in traditional hierarchical organisations or when there isn’t an obvious leader.

“We see similar issues in the NHS between consultants and nurses…

“How do you tell if Hubris Syndrome affects your leadership? Here are some typical indicators:”

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