George Parker: Through An Artistic Lens
Dr George Parker is a long-time member of Free Theatre Christchurch and the Manager of Te Puna Toi (Performance Research Project) at the University of Canterbury’s Theatre and Film Studies Department. Following the February 2011 earthquake, the Arts Centre was closed indefinitely. He explores how intense environments can be processed through performance.
Víðir Reynisson: Iceland’s Disaster Response
Víðir Reynisson is head of the National Commission of Icelandic Police, he co-ordinates the country’s response to natural disasters, including the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano and oversees the country’s search and rescue teams. Iceland has developed a nimble crisis management model.
Naomi Ellemers: The Power of Situations
We tend to think that our character traits and professional abilities define ‘who we are’. The inclination to determine ‘what someone is like’ also affects the way we relate to others around us. Prof. Naomi Ellemers takes a different perspective. She focuses on the ‘power of situations’
Fabien Cousteau: A Fish’s Grandson is a Fish
Fabien Cousteau follows the currents and swims in favour of future generations. He is a third generation family member of Oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau and diver since the age of four. He says, “We are treating the world like a trash can, but we are capable of making miracles happen.”
Dick de Gilder: How Errors can help You
Dick de Gilder says human errors at work can have severe consequences. This is why organisational guidelines tend to specify regulations and procedures that intend to help people avoid such errors. He says, instead of trying to avoid or prevent errors, it’s better to accept they may be inevitable. Individuals and organisations perform best when […]
