Re: Culture

Ashleigh Merritt (amerritt_at_worldnet.fr)
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 19:07:42 +0100

Hello everyone
I have just read the 100 messages that accumulated in the last 10 days
while I was away, and was pleased as always to see discussions around
culture. (And if I read all the emails correctly, including some gaffs and
very polite saves, it seems we as a group have also learned how to disagree
agreeably, and with respect. It is a pleasure to be part of this group.)

For the group's interest, there was an ICAO conference on Cross-Cultural
issues in Aviation Safety in Bangkok last week, and it was very interesting
to be there, as a participant and an observer. Organisational culture
played a prominent part, as did the pilot professional culture. To be
expected, some participants were more able to discuss weaknesses in their
present system than others (but, ah, the power of indirect communication).
I believe another event is planned for next year in Chile.
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