Strengthening Human Capability With Lessons From The Flight Deck
CAPABILITIES & DEVELOPMENT
Translating aviation training in human performance factors into practical tools that strengthen collaboration and leadership behaviour in life science organizations
Delivered with commercial pilots and industry specialists as live in-person or online workshops, our experiences combine aviation insight, behavioural science and practical exercises to improve how teams respond when pressure, uncertainty and hierarchy collide.
Encourage inclusive dialogue and structured thinking across global, regional and affiliate teams.
Equip teams with practical frameworks that improve judgement, prioritisation and communication when operating in complex, high-stakes environments.
Build and Scale Leadership Behavior
Build a Speak-Up Culture
Introduce simple, repeatable tools that help leaders guide teams through uncertainty, challenge assumptions and manage organisational complexity.
Encourage environments where challenge, feedback and alternative perspectives are welcomed. Teams learn practical techniques that help individuals raise concerns, question assumptions and contribute confidently to critical discussions.
Improve Decision Making Under Pressure
Strengthen Cross
Functional Collaboration
Featured Programmes
Mayday at 8 Miles a Minute
CRISIS LEADERSHIP
An immersive aviation crisis scenario delivered with commercial and former military pilots, placing participants inside a real operational incident to explore how teams communicate, challenge and respond when time and information are limited.
Experience how behaviour, hierarchy and bias influence team dynamics when events escalate under pressure
Dare2Debrief
TEAM LEARNING & REFLECTION
Adapted from aviation’s routine mission debriefs, this programme introduces a simple structured approach that helps teams reflect openly, capture lessons and improve collaboration after complex situations.
Equip teams with a practical method for learning quickly, aligning perspectives and improving how they work together
“The programmes completely shifted how our teams approach difficult conversations and decision making. The aviation examples unlocked a practical way to challenge assumptions and work better together.”
Global Market Access Leader, Top-5 Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Capabilities & Development Team
Verpora’s capability programmes are delivered by specialists in human behaviour, negotiation and organisational development together with experienced commercial and former military pilots.
Matt Lindley
Vice President Human Performance & Former Royal Squadron UK RAF,
Current 777 pilot
Paul Dermody
Commercial Director
Chris Webber
Head of Negotiation
Arrange an initial conversation to explore your organisation’s capability priorities and where these programmes could support them.
Connect with Paul Dermody, Commercial Director, Verpora.
Paul Dermody
Commercial Director
Email paul.dermody@verpora.com
