3.0 Leadership Attributes Flashcards
As a Leader, what do I do to implemenet these concepts so as to reap the benefits
Who is the process safety lead?
Everyone has PS leadership roles which vary by level
What are the key attributes that successful PS leaders demonstrate?
Strong PS leaders create a shared vision, demonstrate competence, show integrity & commitment & be influential communicators
What is an example of a shared vision for PS?
Such a vision could be the imperative for process safety reflected in your actions & words, driven through the organisation.
How would you establish an imperative for PS?
By recognising the severity of PS incidents, emphasising the importance of robust barriers and the necessity of verifying performance & driving continual improvement.
Once the imperative for process safety is established how do Asset Managers implement it??
By a clear understanding of the MAH on their facility, implement the PSMS & ensure it is operating effectively; they reinforce the shared vision & tone conveyed by Senior Executives
How do Asset Managers translate this imperative to the Frontline leadership?
By emphasising that the OIMs need to understand teh MAH in depth & manage the critical barriers robustly - they need to ensure that the frontline leaders make teh imperative for PS a reality
What are the 5 key aspects of our Process Safety policy?
Risk criteria, risk reduction & objectives & plans, audits, incident investigation (including external) & improvement plans.
Who does the imperative for Process Safety rest with?
You!
How do you reflect the imperative for process safety?
In your words & actions
If you have an unexpected shutdown of a facility, what should your first questions be?
A focus on process safety: Is everyone ok? What happened and how do we prevent a similar failure? How will we know when it is safe to restart
What are common pitfalls?
When leaders actions or behaviours do not match there words: such as second guessing an employee who shut down a process to avoid a PS incident.
How is the imperative for PS driven through the company?
By the CEO & Board with support from the whole workforce; expectations must be established, culture created, the PSMS established & managed and continually improved
What is your social licence to operate?
This is not regulatory, nor certified it is based on recognising the community benefits of the company & trusting it will do no harm; it can be revoked at any time.
What are three critical PS Competencies for Leaders?
A sense of vulnerability, specific PS competency & intuition - unconscious intelligence to recognise weak signals & weak signals.
How does one maintain a sense of vulnerability?
The low frequency of severe PS incidents can create a false sense of security & even complacency - regular reminders & retrospectives from Leaders instils a sense of vulnerability.
