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Misconceptions? People write about their high-reliability organization research. This often makes me chuckle because I’ve worked in a high-reliability organization, and what the researchers “learn” isn’t always what is going on. First, let me say that my high-reliability organization experience was in Admiral Rickover’s Nuclear Navy. Seven years and two ships – the USS Arkansas and the USS Long Beach – both nuclear-powered cruisers. I had close friends on submarines and nuclear-powered carriers. Learn more about the Nuke Navy’s record and Rickover’s philosophy; read the series of articles HERE. High-Reliability Organizations: Research vs Reality So, what is the difference between […]
What Are Your MVPs? Can They Help You Mine Data? The acronym MVP can have several meanings regarding effective work measurement. Commonly, the M and V represent the phrase ‘most valuable.’ However, multiple options exist for the P reference, such as process, person, position, project, and place. How do the best at work measurement use data to assess position, place, and process performance? That’s mining predictive diamonds from your mountain of data. Pros, cons, and ‘logical necessity’ arguments exist for each possible P. What types of work require the measurement of individual (person) performance? How do we select the best […]
Psychology of Human Error with Dr. Ralph Blessing Dr. Ralph Blessing (PhD in Organizational Leadership), a Professor at Columbia Southern University and a contract TapRooT® Instructor since 2008, will lead this presentation on The Psychology of Human Error. In any man-machine systems, human activities are required for monitoring, adjusting, maintenance, and other normal operations as well as for coping with unusual disturbances that place a system at risk. In general, each human, individually or as a member of a team, must perceive information from displays, environmental conditions, or procedural instructions about the state of the system or subsystem for which […]
Understanding your unique learning style and adapting SMART goals can be a powerful tool for career development. This session explores how different learning styles can influence your approach to acquiring new skills, solving problems, and enhancing productivity. We will also dive into the SMART goal framework, showing how to create personalized, actionable learning goals that align with your style, helping you stay focused, motivated, and on track for success in both personal and professional development. To learn more details about this session and the Summit, check out the info below! Session Details and Summit Info The Summit is being held […]
Equifactor® Troubleshooting Goes Beyond Equipment Troubleshooting Did you know Equifactor® Software can be used for more than equipment/component troubleshooting? Dave Hulsey and Jason Forester from Arlanxeo will show you how to use Equifactor® Troubleshooting for production process troubleshooting and analysis. This is a can’t miss session to expand your knowledge of Equifactor® Troubleshooting. Attend “Process Troubleshooting Using Equifactor®” on October 2, 2025, from 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm at the 2025 Global TapRooT® Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee. This session is in the Maintenance and Reliability Best Practice Track. However, you can customize your schedule and attend this session when you […]
Incident-Free Only Work Environment The vision for this session is to create ownership and commitment to an IF (Incident-Free) Only work environment. IF Only identifies and uses the attributes of a strong leader, regardless of the “leader’s” position in the organization. This session will examine 24 Common Points in Leaders that guide them to improve human performance and maintain an incident and injury-free workplace. As defined by Dwight Eisenhower, leaders exhibit “the art of getting someone to do something that you want done because they want to do it.” A leader can take others off a cliff or to the moon. […]
During this session, hear from two speakers on how to manage success. Generational Succession and Knowledge Capture Using Equifactor® – Michael Praeuener, ExxonMobil What does it take to record your knowledge/success and pass on to others? In this session, Michael will discuss just that! This is an open group discussion on generational change, preparing for the change, and how Equifactor® can help you successfully make that transition. Be ready to discuss your ideas and learn from others during this session. Managing Equipment Success Stories – Ken Bloch, Marathon Join Ken, author of “Rethinking Bhopal,” for a walk through managing equipment […]
Admiral Rickover built the FIRST (perhaps only) high-reliability organization – the Nuclear Navy. This session explains how Rickover created the culture of the Nuclear Navy, the standards he set, the performance he achieved (as Forbes magazine wrote: America’s Nuclear Navy is one of the oldest and largest nuclear organizations in the world and has the best safety record of any industry), and the ways that it has lived on long after Admiral Rickover was retired. Not all the stories are success stories. There are potential improvements that could be implemented. But if you understand the standards maintained by the Nuclear Navy, […]
What happens when a mistake is made? Do your operators know what to do? Operators are trained to do things the right way. But what if they make a mistake? That’s where training beyond the mistake becomes essential. Have you considered what training is needed “beyond the mistake?” Erika Armstrong, will share her ideas and answer your questions about this topic. Don’t miss the session! Join us and learn from an industry expert. Check out the links below to learn more about this session and the Summit! Session Details and Summit Info Attend “Training Beyond the Mistake” at the 2025 […]
Don’t miss this highly informative session with an industry expert! What does it take to create and maintain a successful performance improvement program? Mark Paradies (Founder of TapRooT®) will share his observations from over 35 years of building performance improvement programs and coaching others to improve their programs. Find out what he thinks the keys to a successful program are and what the pitfalls may be. To learn more details about this session and the Summit, check out the info below! Session Details and Summit Info Attend “The Essence of Performance Improvement” at the 2025 Global TapRooT® Summit, held on October […]
