> In a message dated 96-11-23 09:45:04 EST, you write:
>
> << Many of us DO NOT have a highly accurate idea of what the PROPER function
> of the first officer is. (Yes, we know what to expect relative to the SOP,
> etc., but what about the "technical" functioning of the wetware sitting next
> to you?) Then we can go on to recognizing failure modes. >>
>
> That is quite accurate with most approaches to CRM. That is what
> differentiates a true management SYSTEM, one that is based upon specific
> behaviors or procedures (we call them Standard Management Procedures) and
> developed from extensive task analysis, which produces Specific Behavioral
> Objectives. Once you have this, then there is little or no doubt as to what
> should be done in a given situation. CRM becomes less subjective and more
> objective. The SMPs can be quickly and easily observed, evaluated and backed
> up by the rest of the team. A management system defines the norm and
> deviations become quite obvious.
Well put! I think it would be valuable if you could describe in more
detail both the SMP concept and the larger context within which it is
used. The CMR approach is just different enough from most others that I
feel it deserves explanation. If you have a Web site, a pointer would
also be in order.
Also, I should make the point for the record that the very first CRM
(CMR?) training I participated in was conducted by your Dad when he
trained the entire initial instructor cadre when SimuFlite was first
starting up. To this day, that training has had a bigger influence on
my approach to this subject matter than any other experience I have had.
-- Best regards, Neil Krey neilkrey_at_why.net http://users.why.net/neilkrey