Partnership Proposal for Training Workshop on Human and Organizational Factors for STEM Graduates
Introduction
In today’s rapidly evolving industries, where complex systems are the norm, understanding the interaction between human behavior and organizational processes is vital for enhancing safety, performance, and system design. From healthcare to engineering and technology, a deep comprehension of human and organizational factors (HOF) is critical to reducing errors, improving decision-making, and fostering a safety culture.
This training workshop will provide STEM graduates with the essential skills and practical knowledge to understand and apply human and organizational factors in their future careers. Through interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and group activities, participants will gain hands-on experience that can be directly applied in industries such as healthcare, engineering, and technology.
By the end of this course, participants will enhance their understanding and earn a certification that will boost their employability and readiness for the workforce.
Objectives
- Enhance Understanding: Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of human and organizational factors, including their impact on system design, safety, and performance.
- Practical Application: Engage participants through hands-on activities, case studies, and group discussions to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios.
- Certification: Provide participants with a recognized certification in human and organizational factors, enhancing their employability and demonstrating competency in critical safety and performance areas.
- Industry Alignment: Prepare STEM graduates to meet the increasing demand for professionals skilled in human factors and organizational safety, key to driving efficiency and reducing incidents in industries like healthcare, aviation, oil and gas, construction, and technology.
Training Content
Day 1: Foundations of Human Factors
- Introduction to Human Factors
o Overview of human factors and their significance in various industries, particularly healthcare, engineering, and technology.
o Key principles and theories surrounding human behavior, perception, and decision-making in complex systems.
- Perceptual, Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Processes
o Deep dive into human capabilities and limitations, including how mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery impact performance and safety.
o Discussion on cognitive load, fatigue, and error-prone conditions.
- Group Activity: Analyzing Real-World Case Studies
o Participants will work in teams to analyze real-world incidents where human factors played a significant role. Examples may include healthcare errors, aviation accidents, and technological system failures.
o Each group will present findings, identify key human factors issues and their impact on safety and performance, and provide recommendations for improvement using human-centered design principles.
Day 2: Organizational Factors and Safety
- Organizational Culture and Safety
o Examining how organizational culture influences safety and performance, focusing on fostering a holistic, safety-oriented environment.
o Discussion on leadership roles in promoting safety culture and encouraging safety-minded behaviors.
- Decision-Making and Human Error
o In-depth analysis of decision-making processes under high-stress, high-stakes environments. Common sources of human error, including cognitive biases, communication breakdowns, and organizational pressures, will be examined.
o Case studies will explore real-life examples of human error in industries like healthcare and aviation.
- Group Activity: Safety Assessment
o Participants will conduct a safety assessment on a provided case study, applying the human and organizational factors principles learned. They will identify risk areas and suggest interventions to improve safety outcomes.
- Certification Assessment
o A final assessment will evaluate participants’ understanding and application of the concepts covered during the training. Successful participants will receive a certification in human and organizational factors, recognized by Save Lives Global.
Expected Outcomes
Upon completion of the 2-day workshop, participants will achieve the following outcomes:
- Practical Skills: Graduates will gain valuable skills in analyzing and improving systems based on human and organizational factors, which are critical in industries such as healthcare, aviation, and technology.
- Enhanced Employability: This training certification will bolster participants’ resumes, showcasing their competency in human factors, a sought-after skill in safety-critical industries.
- Safety and Performance Improvement: Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to foster a culture of safety and user-centered design, enabling them to contribute to reducing fatalities, injuries, and incidents in their respective fields.
- Contribution to Global Safety: The principles learned in this workshop can be applied across industries to enhance safety and performance globally, aligning with Save Lives Global’s mission of reducing incidents and saving lives.
Certification Assessment
A final assessment will evaluate participants’ understanding and application of the concepts covered during the training. Successful participants will receive a certification in human and organizational factors, recognized by Save Lives Global.
Logistics
- Location: [University’s Training Facility]
- Delivery Mode: Depending on the university’s needs, the program can be delivered in person or as a hybrid model.
- Materials Provided: All necessary training materials, including handouts, case studies, and certification documents, will be supplied.
- Cost: The financing of this proposal can be accomplished via:
- External/future employer sponsorship
- University sponsorship
- Student pay
Management and Facilitators
Dr. Simon Goncharenko, PhD, CSP
Dr. Simon Goncharenko is a proven global leader with 30 years of experience leading teams across various cultures and geographies in North America, Europe, and Asia. He is an expert in assessing global operations and customer needs, establishing strategic priorities, driving operational improvements, and delivering solutions. Dr. Goncharenko excels at conveying clear visions across all organizational levels and leading large, diverse teams to achieve superior results.
Known as a “fixer,” he has significant experience in correcting the course of organizations with toxic cultures and dysfunctional internal processes and guiding them away from the path to extinction. His career spans the energy, construction, data center, education, and non-profit sectors, where he has advised global clients such as BP, Halliburton, BHP, Pioneer Natural Resources, Meta, Google, Microsoft, CBRE, DXC Technology, CyrusOne, Thomson Reuters, and Bloomberg.
Dr. Goncharenko has authored or contributed to over 80 articles, including in Professional Safety Journal, six books, including Save Lives: Pushing Boundaries in Human Factors and Operationalizing Safety for Today’s World: A Humancentric Practical Guide, implemented the Human and Organizational Performance approach to EHS, and developed the Human Factors / Systems Thinking for Critical Environments© training, specifically designed for all levels of mission-critical organizations and their supply chain.
Conclusion
This 2-day training program aligns with [University Name]’s commitment to preparing STEM graduates for the challenges of modern industries by equipping them with essential skills in human and organizational factors. By delivering a hands-on, practical training experience, we can enhance participants’ readiness for the workforce while improving safety and performance in various industries.
We look forward to discussing this proposal further and exploring the opportunity to collaborate with [University Name] to deliver this impactful training. Thank you for considering Save Lives Global as your partner in advancing safety and performance education for STEM graduates.
Contact Information
Dr. Simon Goncharenko, PhD, CSP
Chief Operating Officer, Save Lives Global
+1 936 701 1176
SG@SaveLivesGlobal.com