Human performance and limitations
as it relates to software engineering and related disciplines
-problem solving
-focus length
-creativity
-context swithcing cost
- Context Switching
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The neuroendocrinology of stress: the stress-related continuum of chronic disease development
- Copilot summary: The BBC article examines the persistent culture of presenteeism—the compulsion to appear constantly available and engaged at work—despite growing awareness that productivity doesn't correlate with long hours or physical presence. Even with the rise of remote work during the pandemic, presenteeism has simply shifted online, with employees feeling pressured to respond to messages at all hours. The piece explores psychological biases like the mere-exposure effect and halo effect, which cause managers to favor visible workers, often unfairly. It also highlights how this culture disadvantages certain groups, such as parents, and leads to burnout and reduced productivity. The article calls for a systemic shift in how performance is measured, urging leaders to model healthier behaviors and focus on outcomes rather than visibility.
Financial safety as a motivator
-collaborate best on fast feedback cycles Impediments to a task
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhall/2020/05/03/the-biggest-culprit-behind-your-lagging-productivity-you/?sh=4222d55d7625
Discipline and self-accountability
Role models in leaders and coworkers
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Social Conformity and Group Pressure Copilot Summary: The article from Psychology Today explores the psychological and cultural dynamics behind social conformity and group pressure, drawing heavily on Solomon Asch’s classic experiments. It explains how individuals often conform to group opinions—even when those opinions contradict their own clear perceptions—due to a lack of confidence or a desire for social harmony. The piece highlights how culture plays a significant role, with collectivist societies (e.g., China, India) showing higher conformity levels than individualistic ones (e.g., the U.S., UK). It also discusses how conformity can be both beneficial and harmful, depending on context—such as promoting public health versus spreading misinformation. Ultimately, the article encourages awareness of group influence to support more rational and autonomous decision-making.
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A Short Introduction to Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and Learning Teams Copilot Summary: The article on SafetyDifferently.com introduces Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) as a transformative philosophy rather than a traditional safety program. It challenges conventional views that blame individuals for errors, instead emphasizing that mistakes often stem from system design flaws and environmental factors. HOP integrates psychology and system thinking to build resilient processes that anticipate human error and minimize its consequences. A key practice within HOP is the use of Learning Teams, which are collaborative discussions between workers and designers to uncover operational realities and improve systems. The article argues that embracing HOP leads to deeper understanding, better leadership, and meaningful cultural change, ultimately enhancing safety and performance across organizations. https://www.iwolm.com/wp-content/downloads/SkillsRulesAndKnowledge-Rasmussen.pdf
Additional Reading
- Resilience Engineering
- Martin Helander - A Guide to Human Factors and Egonomics - ISBN 0415282489
- Martin Helander - Handbook of Human-Computer Interaction - ISBN 0444705368