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This article by Alex Pollitt from www.competentaviators.com challenges the common assumption that faster responses always indicate greater skill or competence, especially in aviation, where speed is often culturally prized. It argues that slowness – being deliberate and thoughtful – can reduce errors, enhance situational awareness, and improve decision making under stress.
Drawing on psychology research, the author suggests there is a time for rapid intuitive action and a time when slowing down yields safer and more effective outcomes, and that CRM training should value both rather than automatically equating speed with competence.
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