WHS Legislation is NOT about Safety it’s about Culture. I asked a couple of managers the other day what they thought the WHS legislation was about. You see, my client had asked me to make sure that … [Read more...] about WHS Legislation is NOT about Safety it’s about Culture
Due Diligence Is Not Just Ticking Boxes!
Due Diligence Is Not Just Ticking Boxes! We hear people saying (and rightly so) that we have to demonstrate due diligence. But when we hear this we are usually drawn to a six point checklist, which … [Read more...] about Due Diligence Is Not Just Ticking Boxes!
Corks on the quills of an Echidna = Safe–Really?
Corks on the quills of an Echidna = Safe; Really? I really enjoyed this post and the “points” by Max Geyer on his blog VIAMAX CONSULTING . Another example of over zealous zero harm style risk … [Read more...] about Corks on the quills of an Echidna = Safe–Really?
Do we really need “One More” safety brand?
Do we really need “One More” safety brand? I have just been reading an article by Kevin Jones of a “new model” of safety that the consulting firm Ernst & Young are about to launch onto the safety … [Read more...] about Do we really need “One More” safety brand?
Sensemaking and Signs
Sensemaking and Signs A while ago I wrote an article titled “It’s All in the Sign”. On reflection it is interesting that it generated two different lines of thought. The one line was about … [Read more...] about Sensemaking and Signs
Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm
Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm. Download a copy of the paper (includes the Bibliography for the references): Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm The prevention of … [Read more...] about Building resilience trumps the prevention of harm
Perfectionism in Leadership Discourse Part 1
I’m excited and honoured to present Max Geyer’s paper from the recent Psychology of Risk Conference held in Sydney. WARNING: the inbuilt message may disturb some people who are still holding onto the … [Read more...] about Perfectionism in Leadership Discourse Part 1
Perfectionism in Leadership Discourse Part 2
Perfectionism in Leadership Discourse Part 2 Read Part 1 HERE In this two Part series of articles we are looking at absolutist leadership language and the likelihood that only a “perfect … [Read more...] about Perfectionism in Leadership Discourse Part 2
Hind-sight, Risk Savvy and the Unexpected
Hind-sight, Risk Savvy and the Unexpected People often talk about the “benefit of hind-sight”; but does hind-sight prepare us to manage the unexpected? Hind-sight – it is a good thing right? It … [Read more...] about Hind-sight, Risk Savvy and the Unexpected
‘Can’t Means Won’t Try’ – The Challenge of Being Challenged
‘Can’t Means Won’t Try’ – The Challenge of Being Challenged Why is change easy for children and often so difficult for adults in the work environment? Are workers just being difficult, or is there … [Read more...] about ‘Can’t Means Won’t Try’ – The Challenge of Being Challenged
