Execution

This month Paul applies some of the key lessons he and Dr. Pete Robison explored in last month’s Managing Safety Performance News and the accompanying That’s A Darn Good Question podcast to a real case study involving two fatalities. He draws three very important lessons about execution that can make all the difference between going home alive and well at the end of the day… or not.

This month Paul examines execution in business and as it relates to sending people home alive and well at the end of the day. He shares the story of one of his former bosses who thought like McKay. Paul explains plans are important, but execution is what is done, and how well things are done. He says, “Yes, there can be cases where failure was a function of a terrible plan fabulously executed, but they’re pretty rare.” He discusses the problems with execution and leaves us with some valuable lessons that can make a difference ensuring everyone goes home safe every day.

This month Paul examines the art and science of practice, specifically of safety leadership practice. When it comes to safety leadership practices, he clarifies what that means and how to evaluate the practices. He shares his thought on the critical nature of improving the practices and thoughts on how to do it. This is definitely one of the most important messages he has shared in the Managing Safety Performance News.

This month Paul discusses the difference between “what’s your job” and “how do you do your job?” In examining a “a day in the life of a leader” he focuses on front-line leaders and their role of making sure everyone goes home alive and well at the end of each and every shift. He talks about the critical difference between “checking the box” and successfully and effectively executing the activities that are critical to sending people home safe. He makes the case that doing those activities well takes training and repetition to make the common practice that makes a difference.