Embracing Differences

Nippin Anand
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This podcast series is about understanding diverse perspectives and emerging concepts in safety sciences, resilience and human factors. Each podcast is crafted as an open-ended discussion with scientists, subject matter experts, consultants and professionals in the safety domain with the view to create space for thinking and reflection.

  1. 31 ENE

    Why language is the basis for culture change

    This podcast is about understanding the central role of language in understanding and influencing culture change. Both Dr Nippin Anand and James Pomeroy are uniquely positioned in this space and they offer some practical insights rooted in practice through their background, experiences, and research.

    43 min

  2. 20 ENE

    Enclosed space risks: Are we learning from accidents?

    For a great part of my working life, I have been experiencing and researching enclosed space deaths and injuries. Here’s a humble attempt to bring some of these risks together in the most concise and accessible manner. This podcast is about framing the problem with our current approaches and offering some questions to think about how to address the enclosed space risks.

    15 min

  3. 20/12/2025

    Audit Explosion: How audits are undermining maritime risk and safety

    Bureaucracy generated by excessive audits and inspections has reached a stage that it leads to high-consequence accidents at sea. Ships go aground and collide at sea not despite but BECAUSE of audits. Professor Michael Power at the London School of Economics calls it ‘Audit Explosion’ - the rising trend towards audits In this podcast, Kristine Storkensen and Nippin Anand discuss the 'Audit Explosion'. Together they explore:What makes the maritime industry susceptible to audit explosion?What is the (hidden) agenda behind audit explosion?How audit explosion undermines its own purpose (ie risk and safety at sea)?What can we learn from other industries and work sectors to address these issues?See a short video from Kristine Storkensen that beautifully captures the message.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4-MXnA_oQoListen to a previous podcast on this topic:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2owjmNqXmCbiw0UtUqhskl?si=WBZxl6uWTNqsXK6AajJvTw

    37 min

  4. 02/12/2025

    Why fatigue is not the real problem of the maritime industry

    In this podcast, Nippin tells the story of a seafarer who doesn’t want to go home after being on the ship for 6 months. Nippin asks him why? It’s such an exciting time for a seafarer to go home. Listen what this seafarer has to say. It is a beautiful example of why we should learn to shut up and listen.

    5 min

  5. 26/11/2025

    Why Just Culture is a flawed concept?

    A short story about why the notion of just culture is deeply problematic, flawed and without a basis for either culture or justice.

    7 min

  6. 26/10/2025

    The Wakashio Accident: Are we learning from accidents

    Less than a month ago, the long-awaited 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 was released by the Court of Investigation, Mauritius. The report cites the following as the primary causes of the accident: 1) crew negligence to sail close to the island to obtain the phone signal, 2) consumption of alcohol by the captain before groundingand, 3) the chief officer not using the appropriate large scale chart when navigating close to the coast.Both the captain and the chief officer have been charged with gross negligence and culpability. The investigation authorities have formally requested the administration to withdraw captain's certificate of competence.It is rather unfortunate that a 223-page comes to this convenient conclusion. In this podcast, I present an alternative view of the accident. Instead of a simplified narrative that is directed at blaming the crew members, I have made an attempt to question the methodology (and the language) used in the accident report and illustrated the biases and assumptions of the investigation team in analysing the accident and compiling the report. In my view, all the three contributing factors that led to the accident presented by the investigation agency are highly questionable, and when we dig deeper, we come to a very different conclusion of this accident. About me: Dr. Nippin Anand is the Founder and CEO of Novellus Solutions, a consultancy specializing in human-centred approaches to learning, risk and social decision making. He is a former master mariner with an MSc in Economics and a Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Anthropology. Nippin brings a Transdisciplinary lens to the challenges of work and organising spanning: the humanities, social psychology, mythology, semiotics, anthropology and philosophy.

    16 min

  7. 28/09/2025

    Understanding and improving culture

    In this conversation, Nippin and Frank delve into the significance of safety culture within organizations, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to risk management. They discuss the importance of communication, listening, and understanding language in fostering a positive culture. The conversation highlights the impact of miscommunication and the necessity of reflection in improving organizational dynamics. Through experiential learning and practical exercises, they aim to enhance cultural intelligence and promote better relationships in high-risk environments. The podcast was produced to promote a workshop on Safety Culture in Calgary from 20-21st October. the details about the workshop can be found here. https://novellus.solutions/mec-events/culture-and-risk-intelligence/

    16 min

  8. 06/09/2025

    Words create and divide worldviews: Comparing metaphors in banking and maritime

    Where do you look for the meaning of words? Dictionaries, I guess? Word meanings are not to be found in dictionaries; words meanings are found in metaphors. All language is metaphorical, and we don’t just speak metaphorically, we live by our metaphors.    In this podcast, David and Nippin compare a handful of metaphors in Banking and Maritime. Through this comparison they realise that words don’t just create worlds, but they also create divides between worldviews. Too often, we miss a crucial point in organising - you cannot organise me and I will never become part of your organisation if we don’t share the same worldview. Such is the power of metaphors.

    16 min
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This podcast series is about understanding diverse perspectives and emerging concepts in safety sciences, resilience and human factors. Each podcast is crafted as an open-ended discussion with scientists, subject matter experts, consultants and professionals in the safety domain with the view to create space for thinking and reflection.

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  • Creador
    Nippin Anand
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    120
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