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Why Technical Training Matters More Than You Think
What separates a good outcome from a bad one isn't just following steps. It's understanding what those steps actually do. It's knowing the principles behind the procedure. It's having been trained not just to operate, but to think. That's what we believe technical training should be. And that's why we started Lighthouse Technical Training.
2 days ago5 min read


When Understanding Fails: How Faulty Mental Models Lead to Incidents
Mental models aren't built from procedures. You can't memorize your way to an accurate understanding of how complex systems behave. Mental models come from understanding principles. From seeing how theory connects to practice. From learning why systems are designed the way they are. From understanding the physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics that govern how equipment actually operates.
16 hours ago11 min read


The Subject Matter Expert Paradox: Why Your Best Operator Might Not Be Your Best Instructor
The Subject Matter Expert Paradox: Why Your Best Operator Might Not Be Your Best Instructor - When you acknowledge what you don't know and then follow through with real research, you're not just answering one question. You're modeling intellectual honesty—exactly the kind of thinking we need in technical fields where accuracy matters.
16 hours ago5 min read


The Right Tool for the Right Job: Why Technical Operations Training Isn't the Same as Academic Education
The Right Tool for the Right Job: Why Technical Operations Training Isn't the Same as Academic Education
16 hours ago9 min read


The Power of Anecdotal Training
At Lighthouse Technical Training, we've seen firsthand how the right story at the right time can illuminate a concept that hours of lecture couldn't quite capture. Here's why anecdotal training isn't just a nice addition to your program, it's essential.
1 day ago5 min read
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