The Source of IFRTT:
The Source of IFRTT: A Cross‑Disciplinary Innovation for Healthcare and Education The Intelligent Failure & Resilience Training Tool (IFRTT) is a cross‑disciplinary behavioural innovation developed from doctoral research examining entrepreneurial cognition, identity formation, opportunity recognition, and the concept of intelligent failure. Although its theoretical foundations originate in entrepreneurship studies, IFRTT is designed specifically for healthcare practitioners and the educational sector, where resilience, reflective practice, and decision‑making under uncertainty are essential. Entrepreneurship research demonstrates that individuals learn through cycles of action, setback, reflection, and adaptation. This behavioural pattern, described in the literature as intelligent failure, highlights the importance of learning from setbacks rather than avoiding them. Healthcare and educational environments mirror these conditions, requiring professionals to respond to unexpected challenges, recover quickly, and continue performing effectively. Identity formation also plays a significant role. Professional identity influences how individuals interpret events, manage pressure, and respond to failure. Research shows that identity evolves through socialisation, cultural context, and personal history — factors that shape behaviour in both clinical and educational settings. IFRTT incorporates these insights by recognising that resilience is not merely a skill but a behavioural expression of identity. Opportunity recognition, another concept drawn from entrepreneurial cognition, is equally relevant. Healthcare practitioners and educators must notice cues, identify risks, and respond to emerging situations. The cognitive alertness described in entrepreneurship literature aligns closely with clinical awareness and educational judgement. By combining these behavioural theories, IFRTT offers a structured method for understanding how individuals respond to challenging scenarios. The tool assesses failure response patterns, recovery behaviours, and resilience indicators, providing early insight into behavioural tendencies at TRL‑3. This cross‑disciplinary approach supports workforce development by strengthening reflective practice, emotional recovery, and decision‑making across healthcare and educational environments. IFRTT demonstrates how academic theory can be translated into practical behavioural training, offering a new pathway for resilience development in sectors where uncertainty and pressure are part of everyday professional life.
