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December 6, 2023 | Mark Paradies

Are You Normalizing Deviation?

Mark and Benna discuss normalization of deviation

What is Normalization of Deviation and How Can You Prevent It?

Mark Paradies and Benna Hughes discuss:

  • The normalization of deviation,
  • One bad apple spoiling the whole bunch,
  • The Nuclear Navy and Admiral Rickover’s philosophies, and
  • Culture change.

Watch the video and learn…

Learn from Past Videos

We are bringing back some of our classic TapRooT® TV videos from the past two, three, or four years that you might have missed or might be applicable today (when it wasn’t for you years ago).

This video from three years ago is about the normalization of deviation and the Nuclear Navy. Watch and learn how to promote the normalization of excellence and change a deviant culture.

For the complete seven-part article, CLICK HERE.

TapRooT® Training

Mark teaching TapRooT® Course / Training

Do you need to invest in better root cause analysis? TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Training can help you improve with an advanced root cause analysis system that includes expert guidance for your investigators. CLICK HERE for more information about our various training courses.

CLICK HERE for dates and locations of our upcoming public TapRooT® RCA and Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting Courses.

CLICK HERE for the dates and locations of upcoming public Stopping Human Error Courses.

Would you like to hold a course at your site? CLICK HERE to contact us or call 865-539-2139.

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