I Just Can’t Stop! First published here: https://dolphyn.com.au/i-just-cant-stop/ “I just can’t stop! I’m smart enough to know what it’s doing me, but its grip takes over everything; relationships, responsibilities, my very being. I think about it all the time; how can I get it? what if I can’t … [Read more...] about I Just Can’t Stop!
Good Grief…
Latest blog by Rob Sams and first published here: http://dolphyn.com.au/good-grief/ Good Grief… Max Geyer was a gentleman, an archetypal family guy, a real giver and a lover. After commencing formal post-graduate studies at the age of 59, Max would often joke that he needed to live until the age … [Read more...] about Good Grief…
Dolphyn Newsletter–August 2017
One of the few Risk and Safety Newsletters worth reading these days Reflections of a Great Mate Remembering Max Geyer It is with much sadness, yet at the same time some relief, that we open this Newsletter with the news of the passing of our dear mate Max Geyer. After a period of illness for the … [Read more...] about Dolphyn Newsletter–August 2017
Dolphyn Newsletter–May 2017
A Focus on Mental Health A Change in Direction for Dolphyn's Rob Sams Working More Closely With Lifeline Some of you may know of my association with Lifeline Hunter Central Coast (LLHCC) where I have been working as a volunteer Director since November 2012. From next month, I will be working more … [Read more...] about Dolphyn Newsletter–May 2017
Humanising Workers Compensation (Sydney Workshop)
You are invited to attend: Humanising Workers Compensation (Sydney Workshop) When? Wednesday 31 May to Thursday 01 June 2017 Where? Sydney's iconic Wayside Chapel - 29 Hughes Street Kings Cross Who? This Workshop will be facilitated by James Ellis from Framework Group and Rob Sams from … [Read more...] about Humanising Workers Compensation (Sydney Workshop)
Fooled by Certainty
Fooled by Certainty How often do we go about our lives expecting, assuming, and at times demanding; that our plans, our ideas and even our relationships are ‘safe and sound’ (certain)? It is as-if such plans, ideas and relationships have some kind of magical guarantee attached to them which means … [Read more...] about Fooled by Certainty
Positive Safety – Conversation Corner
Conversation Corner – Another Positive Safety Story Well I’m on a bit of a high right now………just witnessed a group of real safety people jump in and totally shutdown a safety spud head debate on LinkedIn and now this positive story comes in from Rob Sams in response to this article: Isn't Safety … [Read more...] about Positive Safety – Conversation Corner
Just Get to the Bottom of it
Just Get to the Bottom of it….. Republished by request.......... An incident occurs at work, the well entrenched procedures quickly kick into play - first aid provided, forms filled in, reports to management, find the cause (sometimes causes), change operating procedures (they must have been … [Read more...] about Just Get to the Bottom of it
Social Sensemaking – Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed
Social Sensemaking - Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed Human beings have long been fascinated with the question of ‘why we do what we do?’. For some, the desire to understand this becomes a lifelong quest. For me, it was a fascination with this question that lead me to commence a … [Read more...] about Social Sensemaking – Book Launch Dates & Venues Confirmed
What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree?
Currently enjoying Rob Sams new book: Social Sensemaking. One of the chapters is based on this article from last year - lots for Safety to learn here: What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree? This week I have been holidaying in Far North Queensland, Australia. It is a warm … [Read more...] about What can Safety Learn From the Gympie Gympie Stinging Tree?