Will Gadd: Risk Engagement and Decision-making in the Mountains
Mar 26, 2024
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World-class mountain athlete Will Gadd discusses risk engagement and decision-making in the outdoors, highlighting efforts to quantify dangers in mountain sports. He shares insights on managing fear, navigating risks, and the importance of reflective debriefing in high-consequence environments.
Reflect on decisions to understand success and areas of exposure.
Be honest about knowledge and skills for better choices.
Incorporate debrief sessions for continuous improvement in decision-making.
Deep dives
Importance of Reflecting on Decisions
Reflecting on the decisions made during an outing helps in understanding what went well, what didn't go as planned, and where one might have been most exposed. Identifying areas of improvement and being conscious of the consequences of decisions are key factors in making effective choices.
Emphasizing Conscious Decision-Making
Consciousness regarding the weight of decisions and the importance of evaluating where one is most exposed contribute significantly to making informed choices. Being honest about one's knowledge and skill level, as well as having a process for decision-making refinement, are vital in enhancing the decision-making process.
Encouraging Self-Honesty and Evaluation
Encouraging self-honesty regarding individual knowledge and capabilities is crucial for making good decisions. Understanding one's strengths and limitations, being truthful about them, and engaging in continuous self-evaluation lead to better decision-making outcomes.
Utilizing Reflection and Evaluation Tools
Incorporating tools such as debrief sessions, reflecting on what went well and what didn't, and acknowledging areas where one might have been most exposed are effective in enhancing decision-making skills. By consistently reviewing decisions and maintaining a conscious approach to risk assessment, individuals can improve their overall decision-making abilities.
Offering Guidance on Decision-Making Improvement
Providing guidance on self-assessment, reflection on outcomes, and fostering a culture of honest evaluation and conscious decision-making aids in continuous improvement of decision-making skills. Encouraging open discussions about decision processes and outcomes facilitates learning and growth in making effective choices.
Will Gadd is a world-class mountain athlete with sponsorships from Red Bull, Arc'teryx, Black Diamond, Scarpa, and others. Will's accomplishments include first descents by kayak and national championships in rock climbing, ice climbing, and paragliding.
But what really caught my attention is Will's dedication to safety outreach. Will joined a Start & End at Home session to share his insights regarding risk engagement and decision-making in the outdoors.
Will discusses an effort to quantify how dangerous various mountain sports are, as presented in the Chess in the Air blog. Also, Will's TEDx talk about risk is a must-see.
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