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Throughout our research exploring non-technical skills we have sought to take a systems approach – considering the contextual factors that might influence performance of these skills in practice. This has resulted in the accumulation of a body of knowledge regarding potential factors that might limit, or support, the use of non-technical skills across a range of industries. Some of these factors, such as fatigue and stress, are seen across multiple industries, other factors such as competitiveness and client actions, represent unique findings in specific industrial contexts. Below you can view papers and other materials discussing these factors in the research conducted to date.

If you would like further information about this research, or the discussed factors, please contact Dr Amy Irwin.

Contextual factors in aviation

Focus groups to explored helicopter pilot perceptions of factors influencing NTS performance.
Conference paper

Contextual factors in forestry

Interviews with chainsaw operators, including their perceptions of factors influencing skill performance and safety.
Paper

Contextual factors in mountain guiding

NTS perceived as vital for safety by mountain guides, including guide perceptions of influencing factors.
Paper
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  • Dr Nejc Sedlar

  • Dr Heather Branigan

  • Dr Janine Cooper

  • Linda Engles

  • Prof Rhona Flin

  • Dr Susan Griffiths

  • Dr Helen Knight

  • Dr Peidong Mei

  • Helen Silver-MacMahon

  • Dr Ilinca Ruxandra Tone

  • Apoorva Amirapu

  • Beatrix Duff

  • Sofia Johansson

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