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A Leaders Strategy
I've often found wisdom in unexpected places, including literary works and the thoughts of renowned leaders. A pertinent example is the...
Jul 23, 20232 min read


Incentives and Rewards: Lazy or Excellent Management?
Beyond Incentives and Rewards The traditional reliance on incentives and rewards often falls short in truly fostering a culture of safety...
Jul 16, 20232 min read


Key Ingredients for a Comprehensive Safety Strategy
Building a Comprehensive Safety Strategy Organizations excelling in safety performance have one thing in common: a comprehensive and...
Jul 9, 20232 min read


Ten Questions About Your Safety Program
I've observed a common challenge in safety improvement initiatives – the rush to find new solutions without fully understanding or...
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Embracing Innovation: Moving Beyond Best Practices in Safety
There's a common tendency among organizations to lean heavily on established best practices for operational excellence. While these...
Jun 25, 20232 min read


Key Questions for Organizational Alignment
I've often reflected on a crucial question that organizations grapple with: Should we aim to be the best in our operational category, or...
Jun 18, 20232 min read


Beyond Zero Injuries
I often encounter organizations ardently pursuing the commendable goal of zero injuries. However, it’s crucial to recognize that zero...
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Balancing Safety and Productivity
Achieving organizational excellence hinges on the crucial balance between safety and productivity. This blog explores the significance of...
Jun 4, 20232 min read


Moving Beyond Fear: Building a Culture of Sustainable Performance
Should fear be the driving force behind safety compliance and performance? As an HSE Consultant, I assert that while fear can bring about...
May 28, 20232 min read


Empowering Front-Line Leaders: Setting Them Up for Success
Front-line supervisors play a crucial role in employee engagement and operational performance. However, all too often, they are...
May 21, 20233 min read


Selecting Safety-Minded Candidates
In the oil and gas industry, maintaining a culture of safety excellence is paramount, and the process starts right from the selection of...
May 14, 20232 min read


Unveiling Motivation: The Key to Changing Human Behavior
Renowned psychiatrist and psychologist Milton H. Erickson once stated, "The most important thing in changing human behavior is the...
May 7, 20232 min read


Redefining Safety: From Risk Reduction to Value Creation
Safety has long been perceived as a necessary evil rather than a value-adding function within organizations. This outdated perspective...
Apr 30, 20233 min read


Developing Effective Leaders: Shifting Perspectives and Prioritizing Engagement
In the oil and gas industry, where leadership is paramount for ensuring safety and operational efficiency, enhancing leadership...
Apr 23, 20232 min read


The Art of Effective Communication in Safety
I have witnessed the impact that well-executed communication strategies can have on achieving safety goals. This article delves into the...
Apr 16, 20232 min read


Communicating a Clear Strategy
Recently, I observed a situation in an all-hands meeting at a plant, where the lack of a clear safety strategy became evident. A...
Apr 9, 20232 min read


Motivation and Engagement in Building Excellence
I once attended a goal deployment workshop where a pivotal discussion unfolded. The CEO stressed the need to boost workforce engagement,...
Apr 2, 20232 min read


Unleashing Intrinsic Motivation in Organizations
I've observed that true motivation in safety management transcends the temporary efficacy of fear-based tactics. Instead, cultivating a...
Mar 26, 20232 min read


Moving Beyond Failure Rates
As a HSE Consultant in the oil and gas industry, I have observed that while reducing incidents is essential, it should not be the sole...
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Overcoming Limitations in Safety Improvement
In the oil and gas industry, where safety is paramount, achieving safety excellence is a complex and ongoing challenge. Often, progress...
Mar 12, 20232 min read


Shifting Focus: The Power of Behaviors in Achieving Safety Excellence
In the oil and gas industry, a sector often associated with high risk, cultivating a robust culture of safety is essential. My experience...
Mar 5, 20232 min read


Understanding the Five Types of People
Navigating organizational change in the oil and gas industry, an environment often marked by high risks and complexities requires a deep...
Feb 26, 20232 min read


Four Vital Questions for Effective Safety Leadership
In the oil and gas industry, where safety is paramount, leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the safety culture and performance of...
Feb 19, 20232 min read


The Power of Connection: Building Stronger Safety Leadership
One aspect that often gets overlooked in safety leadership is the power of connection. As an HSE Consultant, I've observed that while...
Feb 12, 20232 min read
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