Human Factors, Human Limits

Human Factors, Human Limits: Why Training Matters at Work—and Beyond

At C² Human Factors, we design training that respects the reality of being human.

Whether you’re leading a team, serving customers, managing risk, or simply trying to stay present in a busy life, one truth remains: we all operate with limits. And those limits—when understood—can become strengths.

Human factors is the science of how people really function under pressure. It’s about recognising how fatigue, emotion, distraction, and cognitive overload shape our decisions and behaviours. It’s about building systems and habits that protect us from error, burnout, and miscommunication.

In the workplace, this matters more than ever.
We expect people to multitask, stay calm, deliver excellence, and adapt to change—often without the tools to manage their own cognitive load. That’s where human factors training comes in.

It teaches us to pause.
To prioritise.
To notice when our attention is slipping or our emotions are driving the bus.

It reminds us that safety isn’t just physical—it’s emotional.
That resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about knowing when to rest, when to refocus, and when to ask for help.

As a commercial airline pilot, founder, parent, and educator, I live this tension daily. The pressure to perform across roles is real. But human factors gives me a framework to navigate it. It helps me choose the right thing right now—not everything at once.

That’s why we train teams to recognise human limits—not to reduce performance, but to enhance it.
Because when people feel safe, supported, and emotionally aware, they make better decisions. They communicate more clearly. They recover faster from setbacks. And they contribute to cultures where wellbeing and excellence go hand in hand.

Whether you’re in retail, healthcare, aviation, education, or any other sector—human factors applies.
Because wherever humans work, human limits matter.