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Communication Quote by Chesley Sullenberger

“Pilots learn to use human skills to communicate information and make decisions collectively, which creates a shared sense of responsibility among the team for better outcomes.” quote by Chesley Sullenberger
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“Pilots learn to use human skills to communicate information and make decisions collectively, which creates a shared sense of responsibility among the team for better outcomes.”

Chesley Sullenberger

About This Quote

Source Speech: Safety Leadership Conference, 2015

Effective teamwork relies on human communication and collective decision‑making, fostering shared responsibility.

In simple terms: Teamwork works when people talk and decide together.

Key Takeaway

Encourage open dialogue and joint decisions.

Themes

leadership teamwork communication

Mood

confident collaborative

Type

instructional inspirational

When to use this quote

  • flight crew training
  • emergency response
  • project management

Key Concepts

collective intelligence shared responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teams maintain trust under pressure?
  • What tools support shared decision‑making?
A Different Perspective

Human factors can be overridden by technology if not balanced.

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