The NASA Space Shuttle Disasters
Overview
January 28th 1986 - the Space Shuttle Challenger explodes just
one minute after launch. As the world looked on horrified, few
realised that this was an inevitable accident that had been
predicted by the designers for years. Indeed, the day before the
key engineers believed that there was "essentially a 100%
probability of disaster".
After the accident NASA embarked upon major management reforms.
Sadly the changes made the launches look almost too safe and as a
result over the subsequent years quality and relationships slipped
once more.
Then in February 2003 - Space Shuttle Colombia burns up on
re-entry and the entire crew perish. The chilling fact was that
this was a management repeat of the Chanllenger disaster - NASA had
not truly learned the lessons of the past!
What's in it for me
A chance to hear one of the country's leading speakers explain
how the space shuttle disaster of 2003 was totally predictable and
how lessons from 1986 had not been applied. Although the concept of
change management is familiar to safety professionals, this
presentation will challenge delegates to consider how changes are
implemented, the impact they can have on personal behaviours,
relationships and the potential safety implications.
Who should attend?
Health and Safety Practioners
Anyone involved in managing change, those interested in
behaviour management, and the impact that relationships can have on
safety.
Speakers
Stephen Carver is rated as one of the top
3 lecturers at one of Europe's top MBA Business Schools. He has a
reputation of taking complex management concepts such as Projects,
Programme and Crisis Management and being able to distill them
down, into highly informative and fun lectures - often using
"storytelling" techniques.
Stephen has spent most of his working life in real business and
still runs his own, highly successful, Project Management
Company.
Stephen is an unusual blend of Academic, Businessman and Teller
of Tales. He has taught in almost every country in the World and
has appeared regularly on National Radio and Television.
What you need to know
Refreshments and networking start from 17:30.
There is no need to book, the committee will be pleased
to see you on the night.