Distributed Improvisation: A systems perspective of improvisation ‘epics’ by led outdoor activity leaders

Margaret J Trotter; Paul M Salmon; Natassia Goode; Michael G Lenne

doi:10.1080/00140139.2017.1355071

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Distributed Improvisation: A systems perspective of improvisation ‘epics’ by led outdoor activity leaders

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Distributed Improvisation: A systems perspective of improvisation ‘epics’ by led outdoor activity leaders

Margaret J Trotter, Paul M Salmon, Natassia Goode and Michael G Lenne

Ergonomics, Vol.61(2), pp.295-312

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2017.1355071

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Abstract

improvisation

led outdoor activities

resilience

Accimap

sociotechnical systems

Improvisation represents the spontaneous and real-time conception and execution of a novel response to an unanticipated situation. In order to benefit from the positive safety potential of this phenomenon, it is necessary to understand what influences its appropriateness and effectiveness. This study has applied the system-based methodology Impromaps to analysing accounts of improvisation aimed at mitigating adverse safety outcomes. These accounts were obtained from led outdoor activity leaders through critical decision method interviews. Influencing factors and interactions have been identified across all system levels. The factors most influential to leaders' ability to improvise are 'Policy, procedures and rules', 'Organisation culture', 'Training', 'Role responsibilities', 'Communication/instruction/demonstration', 'Situation awareness', 'Leader experience', 'Mental simulation', 'Equipment, clothing & PPE' and 'Terrain/physical environment'. To enhance the likelihood of effective, appropriate improvisation, LOA providers are recommended to focus on higher level factors over which they are able to exert greater control.

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Title: Distributed Improvisation: A systems perspective of improvisation ‘epics’ by led outdoor activity leaders
Authors: Margaret J Trotter (Author) - Monash University
Paul M Salmon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Natassia Goode (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Michael G Lenne (Author) - Monash University
Publication details: Ergonomics, Vol.61(2), pp.295-312
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2017.1355071
ISSN: 0014-0139
Copyright note: This is an electronic version of an article published in Margaret J. Trotter, Paul M. Salmon, Natassia Goode & Michael G. Lenné (2018) Distributed improvisation: a systems perspective of improvisation 'epics' by led outdoor activity leaders, Ergonomics, 61:2, 295-312, DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2017.1355071. Ergonomics is available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0014-0139&volume=61&issue=2&spage=295
Grants: A new complex systems approach to road trauma: Applying systems thinking to the fatal five, FT140100681, Australian Research Council (Australia, Canberra) - ARC
Organisation Unit: Centre for Human Factors and Systems Science; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451098302621
Output Type: Journal article

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