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The Abilene Paradox - Have you ever been on the Road to Abilene?
In 1974, Jerry B. Harvey, professor of management science at George Washington University, outlined a common communication breakdown which he coined the “Abilene Paradox"
For the Year it's Been
With a successful countdown to magical merriment now behind him, looking down from high above, he arrives at cruising altitude. Snow-capped roofs and frosted trees speckle the frozen landscape as his steady team powers his flight on a tranquil, moonl...
Falls from Rolling Chairs – Yeah, it’s a Thing
As the weather turns colder, slip and fall incidents begin to rise. A recent Safety Net post, Fall In Down Without Falling Down was a reminder that fall is beautiful but does present a seasonal hazard.
Safety Quotes - Are They Just Lip Service?
Safety related quotes are easily found all around us. Internet searches find thousands of them, we see them on posters in the workplace, and safety meetings often include them.
Engaged Employees are Safer Employees
There is a direct correlation between the level of employee engagement and overall safety performance. Improving employee engagement might just improve workplace safety.
Root Cause Incident Investigation and the 5-Why Technique
The employee should have been more careful. They lifted the wrong way, or they should have been wearing safety glasses. These are just some examples of what I too often read in incident/accident investigation reports.
Workplace Violence Remains a Serious Issue
The issue on everyone’s mind these days, and for good reason, is clearly coronavirus. However, workplace violence continues to be an important safety and health topic that should be discussed on a regular basis.
You’ve Got to Ask Yourself One Question: Do I Feel Lucky?
Dirty Harry’s quote was used in a post from 2015, but this time the topic is a little different. Luck is defined as “a combination of circumstances, events, etc., operating by chance to bring good or ill to a person.”
What’s Your Safety Culture?
When it comes to safety, organizations of all kinds commonly strive for the ultimate goal - obtaining World-Class Safety Culture.
Why Do You Work? What Motivates You To Come Home Safe?
Most employees can produce a quick answer to the question "Why do you work?”
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