Overview:
A closer look at how culture, risk tolerance and human factors influence decision-making.
Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026
02:00 PM SGT
Risk tolerance is influenced by many factors, including the culture of the country, region and workplace in which we live and work. Leaders, supervisors and colleagues all play a role in shaping what feels “normal” when it comes to risk. Over time, repeated behaviours and experiences can create a culture that influences how people perceive and respond to risk.
However, regardless of culture or risk tolerance, nobody deliberately sets out to make a serious mistake or get hurt. Human error can occur when our brains respond automatically to certain conditions, often without us recognising how these factors are affecting our decisions.
Fortunately, the neuroscience behind human error is relatively simple. There are four human-factor states involved in more than 95% of performance errors and critical errors. Understanding why these states affect decision-making provides an additional perspective for recognising and managing the conditions that can lead to mistakes.
In this session, participants will explore the connection between risk tolerance, workplace culture and the neuroscience behind human error. They will also learn practical critical error reduction techniques and simple habits that can be applied anywhere, helping individuals recognise potential errors and make safer decisions in real-time.
Webinar will highlight:
- Understand how workplace and external culture influence risk tolerance and what feels “normal”
- Explore the four human-factor states behind the majority of performance and critical errors
- Learn how neuroscience can help explain why people make mistakes, even when they do not intend to take risks
- Discover practical techniques and habits that can help individuals recognise and interrupt potential errors
- Takeaway how positive engagement and behavioural change can contribute to a stronger safety culture

