It’s no secret that the nature of work has changed dramatically over the past year. Frequent disruptions to life’s usual routine has pushed businesses to adapt quickly to accommodate working from the office or at home, working with PPE or not - while keeping people safe.
An organisation's ability to survive these difficult times lies in its ability to be nimble and adaptive, with strong leadership at the helm. Leadership and safety are undeniably interdependent. An imbedded safety culture requires strong leadership that guides people and shows them how to behave.
Let’s face it, today’s leaders have greater challenges than ever before.
How can you develop stronger leadership skills?
It’s an interesting, multifaceted question, that doesn’t have a single, clear answer. Leadership itself, is a dichotomous topic in business. On the one it is a deeply individual process, with styles differing from person to person. On the other hand, the effects of good leadership are widespread and felt at a macro-level, potentially reaching thousands of people.
Clearly, it’s important to get it right.
You’re likely very familiar with the multitude of leadership content available. Countless theories, styles, and pieces of advice, all dedicated to upskilling leaders. However, with new perspectives on leadership coming out every week, it’s hard to find real, applicable advice that can create meaningful change.
We suggest a different approach, one that shifts the focus onto small, actionable changes that can be made every day. Breaking down improvements into incremental, achievable adjustments - as per the 1% Safer movement - is the secret to long-term success.
We’ve highlighted two relevant actions that act as the foundation for excellent leadership - and that can be realistically implemented on a day-to-day basis. These actions are key, especially in the rapidly changing global environment that 2021 brings.