Naturalistic Decision Making

Episode #18: Interview with Eduardo Salas

Nov 16, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Navy Team Training Origins

  • Eduardo Salas developed a team training performance laboratory for the Navy after recognizing the need to study real teams.
  • He traveled extensively to naval bases to observe submarine and combat teams in action for authentic data collection.
INSIGHT

Limitations of Self-Reports

  • Self-report surveys alone were insufficient to understand expert military teams.
  • Observational methods using simulations with experts provided richer, more accurate insights.
ANECDOTE

USS Vincennes Incident Impact

  • A tragic accidental shootdown of the USS Vincennes led to a major research funding increase.
  • The Navy demanded research focus on studying expert teams performing real tasks under stress.
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