About Tony Muschara, CPT
As a niche expert in the field of human and organizational performance (H&OP) with over 35 years of experience in consulting, training, and management positions in commercial and military nuclear power operations
Author of Risk-Based Thinking: Managing the Uncertainty of Human Error in Operations (2018) and
lead co-author of Critical Steps: Managing What Must Go Right in High-Risk Operations (2022)Tony wrote several human performance guidelines and manuals for the nuclear power industry, while employed by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) (1985 - 2007) in Atlanta, Georgia; several documents adopted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the World Association of Nuclear Operators. Tony is the primary author of the following industry documents and publications:
Human Performance Tools for Managers and Supervisors (2007)
Human Performance Tools for Engineers and Other Knowledge Workers (2007)
Human Performance Tools for Workers (2006)
Human Performance Reference Manual (2006)
Verification Practices (2005)
Excellence in Human Performance (1997)
Self-Checking (1992)
Human Performance Enhancement System (1991)
A Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) awarded in 2006 by the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)
Qualified as a senior reactor operator (SRO) simulator instructor at Farley Nuclear Plant (contracted from Westinghouse Electric Corporation)
Earned a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Kennesaw State University near Atlanta, Georgia (1989)
Received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy (1975); served in the U.S. Submarine Service 25 years (7 active and 18 reserve); Qualified in Submarines, and qualified as Engineer of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Systems; retired Captain (O-6) U.S. Navy
Married to his best friend, Pam, for since 1977, with three adult children and seven grandchildren; lives near Atlanta, GA; enjoys hiking alpine trails in the U.S. Rocky Mountains, shooting sporting clays, and golf
