So words and the way we say them don’t matter? This poem was recently posted on Facebook. I started to read it (only because I knew the person who posted it) of course I immediately thought he had lost the plot – then I got to the bottom – wow, what a difference perspective and context … [Read more...] about So words and the way we say them don’t matter?
Communication and Consultation
Riskology’s First Pod Cast
Riskology’s First Pod Cast Everybody seems to be into this stuff at the moment, I keep getting told I should do it but its a little scary for me at the moment. Anyway I really enjoyed this podcast by SJ, The Safety Nerd, from Riskology To listen, all you have to do is click on the link … [Read more...] about Riskology’s First Pod Cast
Speaking Out
I haven't published a post like this one for a while but I found Peter’s story very compelling. I had a few thoughts when reading this......... I agree that we all need to speak out but, perhaps more importantly, I think that we need to do more ASKING OUT (yes I know what you are thinking right now … [Read more...] about Speaking Out
List of Safety and Risk Blogs That I Follow
List of Safety and Risk Blogs That I Follow Blogging is hard work, but very rewarding. Not financially rewarding but rewarding the sense of the buzz you get from sharing your thoughts and getting feedback from others sharing their thoughts. I’ve seen lots of blogs start with a great enthusiasm then … [Read more...] about List of Safety and Risk Blogs That I Follow
Developing Our Inner Introversion
Developing Our Inner Introversion …..the art of questioning becomes more difficult as status increases. Our culture emphasizes that leaders must be wiser, set direction and articulate values, all of which predisposes them to tell rather than ask”. Edgar Schein in Humble Inquiry (2013, p.5) I … [Read more...] about Developing Our Inner Introversion
Thinking Out Loud (if commenting online isn’t for you)
Thinking Out Loud (if commenting online isn’t for you) Social media, including Blogs, Facebook, Company Websites and LinkedIn for example, can be a source of useful information and ideas. By the same token, sharing, discussing and expressing your views via these forums can be scary and at times … [Read more...] about Thinking Out Loud (if commenting online isn’t for you)
The safety-fication of everything
The safety-fication of everything An interesting article by Steven Shorrock just posted on the Safety Differently Blog. We have certainly covered this issue many times and in different ways (check out our This Toaster is Hot Page – to see how “safety” has made its way insidiously into every aspect … [Read more...] about The safety-fication of everything
Safety Doesn’t Need Military Language
Safety Doesn’t Need Military Language One of my favourite books on learning is by Donald N. Michael ‘Learning to Plan and Planning to Learn’. Michaels is one of the great education philosophers up there with the likes of Parker J. Palmer, Buber, Ellul, Claxton, Robinson, Maclaren, Illich and … [Read more...] about Safety Doesn’t Need Military Language
Response to complaints
A quick list of responses to a complaint which you may find useful. It was assembled, mostly in jest, by a little group of my esteemed recalcitrant colleagues, actually, mostly the late great George Robotham. Don't read on if you are easily offended. Happy for you to contribute your suggestions in … [Read more...] about Response to complaints
Weasel Words in Safety
Weasel Words in Safety – Words that promise much but deliver little One of my favourites by the late George Robotham Those of you who read my posts will know I am a big critic of the long, ponderous written communications, that seems to infect the safety world. Given a choice many people take a … [Read more...] about Weasel Words in Safety