Ways to engage with this theme include sessions on the history, accuracy, and improvements of conceptual models; forecast decision aides; forecaster-over-the-loop and ways to blend human and machine predictions; benefits of manual data analysis to the forecast or evaluation process; verification and ways to leverage verification information to improve forecaster expertise and performance, data assimilation, model skill, and economic benefit; methods to minimize bias in decisions; hiring and retention practices for all career levels; and team building approaches. This meeting will include a variety of talks on mental health issues and professional and personal development to assist us as we tackle upcoming challenges and adapt to our ever-changing world.
Topics: Fast and Slow Thinking: The Human Factor in a Rapidly Changing World