This week on Safety Labs by Safety Products Global: Craig Marriott. Craig shares his vision to enhance the status of safety beyond a business handbrake to an influential leadership partner. He explores why executives become frustrated with safety and shares practical ways to build credibility and align safety management with organizational goals, so EHS professionals will be heard at the top table.
In this episode, Mary Conquest speaks with Craig Marriott, a leading safety professional and author whose career spans consultancy and executive roles - so he understands both sides of the boardroom table.
Why do leaders (and other areas of the business) often view safety as merely an obstacle to progress? How can the profession reverse this perception and gain recognition as a trusted asset?
Craig identifies a number of unhelpful tendencies, including trying to reduce every risk, not appreciating the bigger picture and chasing the latest shiny solution.
This uplifting conversation will help EHS professionals transition from technical expert to strategic leader by working better with operational teams, building more coherent messaging, and aligning safety strategy with business objectives.
Find out more about Craig’s work (and subscribe to his blog): Safety Leadership for the Real World
Craig’s book: Challenging the Safety Quo
Good governance guide from the New Zealand Institute of Directors: Health and Safety: A good practice guide | IoD NZ
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