Episode 8, Rethinking Risk in Outdoor Education with Dr. Clare Dallat

In this episode of The Outdoor Education Podcast, Rob Carmichael sits down with Dr. Clare Dallat, Founder and Director of Risk Resolve, to explore how outdoor educators can move beyond blame and build safer, more meaningful learning environments through systems thinking and a strong safety culture.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience and a PhD in Human Factors and Accident Prediction, Clare reflects on how growing up in Northern Ireland shaped her belief in the power of outdoor learning to connect people. She also shares how her work across Australia, the United States, and Asia has influenced her thinking, challenging traditional approaches to risk, leadership, and accountability.

This conversation is essential listening for outdoor educators, school leaders, risk managers, and anyone responsible for learning beyond the classroom.

🔗 Links to Clare’s research and Risk Resolve below

Risk Resolve Website: https://riskresolve.net/

Paper mentioned: “The Silence Is Deafening: Exploring the Impacts of Serious Incidents on Practitioners Across the Outdoor and Adventure Programs Work System” https://www.researchgate.net/publication/392742848_The_Silence_Is_Deafening_Exploring_the_Impacts_of_Serious_Incidents_on_Practitioners_Across_the_Outdoor_and_Adventure_Programs_Work_System