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“It has to do with being open, with a willingness to share information about safety problems without the fear of being nailed for them.” quote by Sidney Dekker
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““It has to do with being open, with a willingness to share information about safety problems without the fear of being nailed for them.””

Sidney Dekker

About This Quote

Source Book: Safety Differently, 2017

Encourages openness in sharing safety concerns without fear of blame, promoting collaborative problem solving.

In simple terms: Share safety issues openly, without fear of blame.

Key Takeaway

Foster a blame‑free safety culture.

Themes

safety communication trust

Mood

serious constructive

Type

professional advice

When to use this quote

  • workplace meetings
  • incident reporting
  • team debriefs

Key Concepts

psychological safety learning organization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can leaders model non‑punitive feedback?
  • What incentives encourage transparent reporting?
A Different Perspective

Blame‑free environments may be hard to implement in hierarchical settings.

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