No Way Out From Cockpit to OR: Surgical Precision and Team Performance With Dr. Matt Cooper
Apr 2, 2025
Dr. Matt Cooper, MD, MBA, FACS, FAsM, FCA, a specialist in surgical precision and team performance, shares riveting stories from both the operating room and the cockpit. He discusses the OODA loop's application in healthcare, revealing how shared awareness helps medical teams catch critical errors. The conversation dives into the necessity for trust and communication in high-stakes environments, the impact of ego on leadership, and how artificial intelligence can enhance human abilities. Discover why viewing patients as complex systems can transform healthcare delivery.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Building Trust Through Humility and Structured Debriefing
04:37 • 4min
Navigating Leadership Challenges: Ego and Evolution in High-Stakes Environments
08:33 • 3min
Leadership in High-Stakes Environments
11:11 • 24min
Cultivating Team Awareness and Performance
34:41 • 12min
Human Factors in Aviation and Surgical Settings: Teamwork and Leadership
47:10 • 2min
Integrating OODA Loop in Medical Training
49:31 • 11min
Beyond Prestige: Navigating Career Challenges
01:00:21 • 5min