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Blame | Choosing to know less
Let's be real. Blame feels really good. Blame feels great, it's easy, it feels like we're really doing something, and it really feels...

The HOP Nerd
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Getting Started with Learning Teams: A Quick Guide to Learning Teams & Learning Explorations
I was a few short years into working for a high-performing and reputable power company in a senior safety position when we did our first lea

The HOP Nerd
Jan 28, 202416 min read
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Growing HOP: A brief guide to getting started with Human & Organizational Performance
So, you have decided to do things ‘differently’ in your organization. You have discovered Human & Organizational Performance, and you are r

The HOP Nerd
Jan 25, 202422 min read
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Starting Points for Pre-Event Operational Learning
In most of our organizations, we do a pretty good job of learning after an operational surprise occurs. After that thing catches on fire, a

The HOP Nerd
Jan 24, 20246 min read
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The Scariest Thing About Learning Teams
After laying the ground work of Human & Organizational Performance, we pretty quickly start to lean towards the use of Learning Teams. ...
The HOP Nerd
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to The HOP Nerd Podcast
Here's what you'll find here Last Updated January 4th, 2024 Clive Lloyd - July 31, 2023 Brad Green - March 20, 2023 Brent Sutton - March...
The HOP Nerd
Jan 3, 20245 min read
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Thank you for an amazing 2023!
Wow, what a year 2023 has been! Thank you to each of you that have supported the work we are doing here at The HOP Nerd LLC. Whether you...
The HOP Nerd
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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5 Key Ideas for Learning Teams
Understanding and harnessing the Operational Reality that exists within our teams is crucial for learning and continuous improvement. In...
The HOP Nerd
Nov 25, 20233 min read
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[VIDEO] If the goal is to improve your organization...
In todays HOP minute, Sam explores the idea of learning to improve. Here's the video... Need a Hand? I work with clients throughout...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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[VIDEO] From "who!?" to "what?" | Human and Organizational Performance
In todays HOP minute, Sam explores the key Human and Organizational Performance ideas of moving from asking "who failed?" to ask "what...
The HOP Nerd LLC
Jun 27, 20231 min read
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[VIDEO] "What is HOP?" + Q&A
As a HOP practitioner, and as a voice within the community of practice, I am frequently asked to define Human and Organizational...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Some Quick Thoughts on "Safety Tools"
A focus on tools that help… Let’s start by defining the term tool. Merriam-Webster defines a tool as a handheld device that aids in...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 22, 20235 min read
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[VIDEO] Learn from those nearest to the work
In todays HOP minute, Sam explores learning from those nearest to the work... "10 Ideas" key Idea: Learn Deliberately & Often from those...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Connecting the Operational Lived-Reality of Workers with the Strategic Vantage Point of Leaders
In every organization, leaders and employees occupy distinct vantage points within the operational structure. While leaders possess a...
The HOP Nerd LLC
Jun 21, 20236 min read
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[VIDEO] Blame is easy, but it doesn't make things better.
In todays HOP minute, Sam explores the topic of blame within our work worlds... Human & Organizational Performance Principle: Blame...
The HOP Nerd LLC
Jun 21, 20233 min read
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The HOP Nerd LLC Joins Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
[Litchfield Park, Arizona] We are delighted to share the exciting news that The HOP Nerd LLC, a leading Human & Organizational...
The HOP Nerd LLC
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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[VIDEO] What is a Learning Team?
In todays HOP minute, Sam explores the questions: "What is a Learning Team?" ...all in 49 seconds! Thanks for watching! 👋 Free...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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[VIDEO] What is Human and Organizational Performance?
In todays HOP minute, Sam explores the questions: "What is Human and Organizational Performance?" all in 34 seconds. "To me, at its...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Starting Points: Operationally Curious Questionsâ„¢
It's here! Starting Points: Operationally Curious Questions™ Curiosity reigns supreme in our complex – and often complicated – work...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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The HOP Nerd LLC Joins The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce
The HOP Nerd LLC Joins The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Human and Organizational...
The HOP Nerd
Jun 11, 20233 min read
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