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#34 Finding the Bad Apple Won’t Help You Avoid Incidents

Ask Better Questions, Leadership, Leading Safe & Healthy Work in the Boardroom, Systems

This week I’m exploring the Costa Concordia case and a common misconception that prevents us from really understanding safety.

August 5, 2020/0 Comments/by Samantha McGolrick

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#49 Why Organizations Fail Precisely Because They’re Doing Well – Part 4January 16, 2022 - 6:03 pm
This is the final part in a 4-part series outlining a phenomenon called “Drift” which has led to the failure of many organizations. Drift can happen without anything breaking, without anybody erring, without anybody violating the rules they consider relevant. I’ll take you through the 3rd ingredient to recognising how drift occurs and some further tips for you in terms of your governance role.
#48 Why Organizations Fail Precisely Because They’re Doing Well – Part 3October 15, 2021 - 11:17 am
This is Part 3 in a 4-part series outlining a phenomenon called “Drift” which has led to the failure of many organizations. Drift can happen without anything breaking, without anybody erring, without anybody violating the rules they consider relevant. I’ll take you through the 2nd ingredient to recognising how drift occurs and some further tips for you in terms of your governance role.
#47 Why Organizations Fail Precisely Because They’re Doing Well – Part 2September 14, 2021 - 5:12 pm
This is Part 2 in a 4-part series on a concept called Drift. When an organisation “drifts into failure”, adverse events like illness, injury, fatalities can happen without anything breaking, without anybody erring, without anybody violating the rules they consider relevant. I’ll provide you with some proactive and reactive steps that you can take to monitor for early warning signs of drift.
#46 Why Organizations Fail Precisely Because They’re Doing Well – Part 1August 17, 2021 - 4:03 pm
This is Part 1 in a 4-part series outlining a phenomenon called “Drift” which has led to the failure of many organizations, but the danger with drift is, unless you’re looking for it, you don’t even know it’s happening.
#45 It’s Time to Add Reciprocity to Your Business ModelJune 17, 2021 - 5:45 pm
When people feel cared for at work, they reciprocate through efficiencies, innovation, or caring for people the same way they feel cared.