Managers, supervisors, and operational teams in any industry must juggle complex tasks, shifting priorities, and unpredictable stressors. Originally developed for aviation, Crew Resource Management (CRM) has become a cornerstone of high-reliability performance in healthcare, offshore oil & gas, maritime (as Bridge Resource Management), and emergency services. Our “CRM for Non-Aviation Teams” workshop translates these proven principles into actionable skills for teams in all industries, helping you build shared situational awareness, make better decisions, communicate clearly, and lead with confidence under pressure.
Our interactive and engaging training combines real-world examples, group exercises, and evidence-based practices to ensure participants leave with both conceptual clarity and practical tools:
Situational Awareness
Understand the three levels of situational awareness (perception, comprehension, projection) and why teams frequently lose “the big picture.”
Learn techniques for maintaining a common operating picture, such as frequent status checks, visual reminders, and quick briefings, so that everyone stays on the same page.
Decision Making
Explore decision‐making models (e.g., OODA loop) adapted for non-aviation contexts.
Examine how cognitive biases and stress can derail choices—and discover simple debiasing strategies.
Communication
Understand closed‐loop communication (“I hear you, I confirm”) and learn how to build concise, unambiguous messages in high‐stakes moments.
Learn assertiveness and advocacy techniques such as PACE that empower junior team members to speak up regardless of hierarchy.
Identify common barriers (cognitive load, misalignment) and adopt language patterns that reinforce clarity and mutual understanding.
Leadership & Supervision
Learn how effective CRM leaders balance directive leadership with humble inquiry, knowing when to “tell” and when to “ask.”
Cover briefing and debriefing best practices: setting clear expectations, assigning roles, and gathering lessons learned at the end of each shift or project.
Explore how to distribute leadership across the team, ensuring backup and cross‐checks when tasks grow complex.
Teamwork
Build shared mental models so every team member understands roles, responsibilities, and contingencies.
Practice “cross‐monitoring” techniques – checking each other’s work without micromanagement – and learn when to intervene if someone veers off course.
Discover simple psychological safety exercises that accelerate trust, even in remote or hybrid work environments.
Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs)
Identify how cognitive load, stress, fatigue, and distractions impair performance.
Learn to spot early warning signs: slowed reaction times, missed handoffs, poor error recovery, and mitigate them.
Introduce a basic fatigue‐risk management framework that any team can adapt to reduce errors during peak demand or extended operations.
Whether you lead a front‐line operations unit, oversee a project team, or manage cross‐functional collaboration, CRM Fundamentals is designed for anyone responsible for safety, quality, or performance in dynamic environments. The workshop is fully customisable from 1 to 2 days: pick the duration that best fits your schedule and depth of exploration. We recommend a maximum of 25 participants to ensure interactive discussions, hands‐on exercises, and personalised feedback.
The session can be delivered online or in‐person, anywhere in the world.
By the end of CRM Fundamentals, attendees will have:
Enhanced Situational Awareness:
Shared techniques for keeping everyone aligned on critical information—so the team sees changes coming before they become crises.
Stronger Decision‐Making Skills:
Practical frameworks to counteract common biases and stress‐driven shortcuts, leading to safer and more reliable choices under pressure.
Clearer, More Assertive Communication:
Mastery of closed‐loop dialogue and assertiveness tools that empower every team member—regardless of rank—to speak up when they see hazards or opportunities.
Confident Leadership & Supervision:
Briefing/debriefing templates and leadership mindsets that balance direction with collaboration, fostering accountability without blame.
Resilient Teamwork:
Trust‐building exercises and cross‐monitoring practices that keep everyone looking out for one another, catching errors before they escalate.
Proactive Management of PIFs:
Simple monitoring checklists to detect cognitive overload, stress, or fatigue—and interventions to reduce performance lapses during demanding operations.
Credly Badge & Certificate of Completion:
Validate your CRM knowledge with a digital badge and certificate to share across professional networks.
Workshop Materials & Resources:
Downloadable slide decks, job aids, templates for learning reviews, error classification charts, and more.
Psychological Safety Action Pack License:
Gain access to our proven tools for fostering psychological safety—valuable for any continuous-improvement effort.
Private Alumni Group Access:
Join a global community of practitioners, share successes, ask questions, and continue learning long after the workshop ends.
Exclusive Swag:
Receive branded swag and stickers to keep your notes handy as you integrate CRM into your organisation.
By translating aviation‐proven CRM practices into your operational context, you’ll reduce errors, enhance collaboration, and strengthen overall team resilience. Whether you’re in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, utilities, or any field where safety and reliability matter, “CRM for Non-Aviation Teams” will equip you with the mindset and tools to navigate complexity with confidence.
Contact us today to explore dates, pricing, and customisation options. Let’s build a culture where every voice matters, decisions are data‐informed, and your team thrives under pressure