Drift and Accumulation for Employees

This course explores the Drift and Accumulation Model within the context of high reliability operations, focusing on how organizations and individuals may gradually deviate from optimal performance and accumulate at-risk conditions over time. By examining the dynamics of drift—characterized by the progressive behavioral deviation toward increased risk—and accumulation—the buildup of unsafe conditions—participants will learn strategies to proactively manage these factors. The course emphasizes the importance of identifying and addressing latent conditions that pose risks to safety and effectiveness, ultimately preventing organizational failures by mitigating potential hazards before they escalate.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Drift and Accumulation Model and its relevance in high reliability operations.
2. Recognize the factors contributing to drift and how they lead to behavioral deviations from established norms.
3. Identify latent conditions and accumulations of risk within an organization that can compromise safety and performance.
4. Apply proactive strategies to manage drift and accumulation effectively to prevent potential hazards.
5. Analyze case studies to understand the impact of unmanaged drift and accumulation on organizational failures.