In order to investigate organisational efficiencies, my initial interest took me to research and correspond with the military and specifically “Fusion Cells” within the special forces. I wanted to learn about their role from a climate of uncertainty, how they collected large amounts of data and disseminated it to those that needed it, to make the best choices at the right time, across multiple platforms and as an organisation of tens of thousands.
The definition of a fusion cell is directly correlated with the perspective of the organisation providing the definition. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fusion Center Guidelines from August 2006 offered that a fusion center is: …show more content…
My sense is that sport is following a more technical approach, using iterative processes that have previously bought success. A model very familiar within American sport, perfecting set plays and routines. Where the coaching is a do as your told mentality, and repeat until perfected. In opposition sits psychological safety, seeking to learn from others feedback, and valuing different perspectives in order to improve competency. Opening up investigation into emotional resilience, that from a psychological safety culture where you are faced with constructive challenge within an open framework, you are more likely to remain resilient to stress during challenges within the match or race. As opposed to an environment that only discusses “positive” outcomes leading to emotional outbursts when suddenly faced with an adverse