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Should Organisational Safety be a Noun or a Verb?
The answer to this question has profound implications for how we approach and prioritise safety within our organisations. The Traditional...
David Wollage
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Coaching + Consulting = "Empowered Solutioning"
In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational safety, a new approach is emerging that promises to revolutionise how we implement and...
David Wollage
Jul 7, 20243 min read
Unlock Your Potential: Exploring the Double Loop Coaching Model
The Double Loop Coaching Model by Witherspoon (2014) is a framework designed to facilitate deep learning and personal growth through...
David Wollage
Jun 11, 20242 min read
Do You See What I See? Probably not, and this is Important for Safety Leaders to know!
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you and someone else witnessed the same event, yet your recollections of it were vastly...
David Wollage
May 29, 20242 min read
Safety Leaders: The Surprising Truth about what Motivates us.
We've long been taught that the best way to motivate people is with external rewards like money, bonuses, prizes and other incentives....
David Wollage
May 18, 20242 min read
The Evolution of Societal Laws: A Bottom-Up Approach
As safety professionals, we often find ourselves navigating the complex web of rules and regulations that govern our workplaces and...
David Wollage
May 17, 20243 min read
The Perils of Safety Tribalism: Embracing Diversity over Dogma
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, it's tempting for professionals to cling to a single methodology or approach as the...
David Wollage
May 12, 20242 min read
How HOP has tapped into ancient wisdom and modern psychology
In the ever-evolving landscape of organisational safety and human performance, three distinct yet interconnected concepts emerge as...
David Wollage
May 12, 20242 min read
Context Matters (HOP) and Organisational Coaching
One of the core principles of Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) is the idea that "context influences behaviour." This principle...
David Wollage
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Leveraging Organisational Coaching to Empower Learning Teams
In today's ever-changing business landscape, organisations must continually adapt, innovate, and learn to stay ahead of the curve. One...
David Wollage
Mar 11, 20243 min read
The Power of Positive Emotions in Solution-Focused Coaching
As coaches, we're always striving to help our clients achieve their goals as effectively as possible. A growing body of research points...
David Wollage
Mar 7, 20242 min read
Navigating Expertise: High-Reliability Organisations vs Organisational Coaching
In the ever-evolving landscape of safety management and leadership, two seemingly contrasting principles appear to conflict; the concept...
David Wollage
Feb 16, 20242 min read
Psychological Biases in Safety Leadership: The Role of Introspection and Organisational Coaching
In the realm of organisational safety, effective leadership is paramount. Yet, even the most well-intentioned leaders can fall prey to...
David Wollage
Feb 11, 20242 min read
Coaching Techniques for Safety Leadership: Nurturing a Culture of Safety Excellence
In the realm of safety management, effective leadership stands as the bedrock of a robust safety culture. The role of safety leaders...
David Wollage
Jan 26, 20242 min read
Overcoming Challenges in Implementing Coaching within Safety Practices
In the pursuit of fostering a culture of safety excellence, incorporating coaching methodologies has emerged as a promising avenue for...
David Wollage
Jan 12, 20242 min read
Elevate Safety Training Programs: Foster Lasting Engagement with Coaching
In the dynamic landscape of safety management, training stands as a linchpin for cultivating a culture of safety excellence within...
David Wollage
Jan 5, 20242 min read
Embracing Curiosity: The Antidote to Blame for HOP
In the realm of Human and Organisational Performance (HOP), the concept of blame has long been a deterrent to progress. It's a familiar...
David Wollage
Dec 13, 20232 min read
Positive Psychology & New View Safety: A comparison
Positive psychology and New View Safety are two relatively new approaches to improving human performance. Both approaches focus on the...
David Wollage
Sep 3, 20232 min read
What can Safety Learn from Law and Politics??
Being someone who isn't motivated (primarily) by perceived 'power' or 'status' I have never truly engaged with the concepts of Law or...
David Wollage
Aug 27, 20234 min read
The Importance of not Blaming!
Have you ever blamed a plant for not growing how you want it to? Maybe it's drooping and sad to look at. Maybe it's not as green or...
David Wollage
Aug 27, 20233 min read
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