Resilience in Mission-Critical Teams with Dr. Preston Cline and Coleman Ruiz

Jul 29, 2021

Dr. Preston Cline, an academic researcher, and Coleman Ruiz, a U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, dive deep into resilience in mission-critical teams. They explore the synergy of diverse backgrounds to enhance team performance and tackle the complexities of decision-making under pressure. The discussion highlights the importance of adaptability, recovery strategies, and the impact of sleep on performance. They also emphasize overcoming silos, effective communication, and the necessity of integrating scientific insights for better outcomes in high-stakes environments.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Dynamic Collaborations: Insights from Elite Teams

02:20 • 17min

Resilience Through Recovery and Reflection

19:26 • 15min

Modeling Behavior and Overcoming Silos in Mission-Critical Teams

34:54 • 3min

Navigating Certainty and Uncertainty in Complex Environments

38:18 • 3min

Challenges in Hybrid Teams

41:37 • 15min

Navigating Decision-Making in Mission-Critical Teams

56:19 • 29min

Reflections on Challenges in High-Risk Environments

01:25:01 • 3min

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