by Doug Gray | Jul 19, 2014 | Business, Coaching, Leadership, Managers, Meetings, safety, Success, talent
Yesterday I was asked to “step in” as a speaker for the Tennessee Safety Congress on Monday, July 21, 2014 in Nashville, TN, at the Opryland Conference Center. Today is Friday. I said, “Sure. Glad to help.”
The title is “Trends in Safety Leadership” and the main points include data and examples on 1) Frontline Decision Making, 2) Privacy and Control, and 3) technology.
The powerpoint content is located here: TN Safety Congress
Share this slide deck with your colleagues and friends, then contact us.
I have also added content from recently published articles in Professional Safety, the Journal of The American Society of Safety Engineers here for your convenience.
Initial consultations are free. Please give me a call at 704.995.6647 to discuss trends at your business.
I would love to learn what you need!
by Doug Gray | May 27, 2013 | Business, change, Coaching, energy industry, safety, talent
At the request of the editors of Professional Safety magazine, I interviewed several site managers to gain their wisdom
Regardless of your industry, or job title, you can apply these 5 Tips to your business.
May2013p1 WhatSite ManagersWant (page 1 of 2)
May2013p2 SiteManagersWant (page 2 of 2)
I love this acronym, developed by a former coaching client:
T= take the time
R= regularly meet
U= understand the situation and facts
S= share solutions and agree on the next actions
T= thank the other person
A coaching question is: How are you demonstrating your competence and skills with your manager or clients?
Please reply at 704.895.6479 and let me know…
by Doug Gray | May 27, 2013 | Business, Coaching, energy industry, Personal Development, safety
You do not need to be a safety professional to appreciate the value of coaching, managing, or leading.
I urge you to apply this article to your clients, or your company:
Coach safety coaches Feb 2013 p.1.rtfd
Coach safety coaches Feb 2013 p.2.rtfd
So, how are you coaching others?
by Doug Gray | Nov 14, 2012 | Business, Coaching, Employment, Leadership, Managers, safety
In some business sectors there is mystery about what works. Consider medical research. Consider financial projections.
There is little mystery in the safety profession. You may work in insurance, preparing audits or claims. You may work in construction, manufacturing, or production. These 5 proven techniques can help your work team.
Consider this slide from a recent CII study:
The Relative Importance of 5 Safety Techniques.
Now ask at least the following:
1. How well is your work team doing each of these 5 proven techniques?
2. What technique do you need to increase?
3. How can you do so?
Unlike medical research or financial projections, these are 5 proven steps that you can implement TODAY. So, what is preventing you from implementing them?
If you need help from Action Learning Associates, Inc please call us at 704.895.6479 TODAY. There is no reason to wait.
by Doug Gray | Nov 14, 2012 | Business, change, Coaching, Employment, energy industry, Leadership, Managers, nuclear, safety, Success
There are many approaches to safety, depending upon your training or job title or perspective. Some are listed below.
But before looking at this data, answer this question: How powerful are your co-workers?
We know that peers influence us. Look at Fantasy Football. Look at gambling behavior. Look at rumors. Look at your children…
Which leads to the question: are co-workers more powerful than, say, management commitment or situational awareness? The short answer is yes.
Consider this slide from a recent CII study:
What are your conclusions?
I notice the following:
1. The higher the correlation coefficient (the more red), the more important the safety climate factor. Co-worker relationships has a red highlight (more than 0.7 correlation coefficient. As any statistics student knows, o.5 is considered statistically significant.) Co-worker relationships are a higher factor than ANY of the other factors.
2. Few project sites provide coaching and training that modifies co-worker behaviors. Over time. Those senior leaders are “missing the boat.”
3. Some smart companies are investing in changing leader behavior. For instance, Shaw Power Group has hired Action Learning Associates to work at a construction site with 33+ safety professionals. That team is defining co-worker relationships at the frontline with supervisors and foreman. And the result is profound on their key performance metrics.
Your company can modify leader behavior by focusing on co-worker relationships. We can help you do so. Call us at 704.895.6479.
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