Improving Human Performance Through Mindfulness

Episode 14 November 07, 2019 00:21:56
Improving Human Performance Through Mindfulness
The Reflecting Pool
Improving Human Performance Through Mindfulness

Nov 07 2019 | 00:21:56

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Show Notes

First responders prepare themselves physically for complex and chaotic situations but what about mental preparedness.  Yonkers Fire Department Assistant Chief John Flynn (Masters 1501/ELP 1301) wanted to know if responders could optimize their crisis decision making through mindfulness training.  He studied the predominant decision-making paradigms, frameworks, models and systems, alongside various mindfulness training programs and practices, to determine if mindfulness training would be a worthwhile means of enhancing first-responder crisis decision-making.  John’s research found that mindfulness training may improve certain human factors, skills and abilities which correlate with enhanced first responder crisis decision-making, with a consequent significant improvement of outcomes during future emergencies and disasters.

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