But I must say, their "flight deck" was more like a meeting of the W.I than strict proceedural workplace. All the team, plus a couple of spectating fellow surgeons were gossiping about one of their collegues imminant break up from her latest boyfriend
It's called distraction tactics.

Designed to keep your mind off what is actually happening. Never worked with me, I like to have a good look at what is going on - it tends to concentrate their minds.