Thinking Through Crisis:Improving Teamwork and Leadership in High-Risk Fields

Thinking Through Crisis is an insightful analysis that bridges theoretical concepts with practical application in high-risk fields. The book highlights the importance of teamwork over technical skills in avoiding disasters. Through five elegantly constructed case studies, the book illustrates critical incidents from initiation to resolution. The case studies include the USS Greenville collision, the Hillsborough football crush, the American Airline flight 587 in-flight breakup, the Bristol Hospital pediatric fatalities, and the US Airways flight 1549 Hudson River landing.The book draws on various theoretical and real-world perspectives to offer innovative ways of understanding risk management, developing new models of crisis decision making, enhancing socially responsible leadership, and encouraging deep questioning of the behavior of individuals and groups in complex systems. The authors' insights provide professionals from diverse fields, and those interested in understanding crises in complex systems, with valuable knowledge and strategies. Thinking Through Crisis takes a unique perspective on leadership and teamwork, which is especially relevant in today's world where crisis management and risk mitigation are becoming increasingly vital. It encourages readers to challenge established practices and to think boldly about how to handle crises. This book is an essential read for anyone seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in managing crises in high-risk fields.