O primeiro passo é ouvir e entender as preocupações da liderança com empatia. Também, é importante apresentar dados e evidências que demonstrem benefícios concretos, como a redução de riscos e custos. Alinhar os novos processos com os objetivos da empresa, incluindo sustentabilidade e responsabilidade social, isso facilita a aceitação. Envolvê-los no processo, incentivando a colaboração, é essencial para que se sintam parte da solução. Por fim, uma comunicação contínua sobre avanços e resultados ao longo do tempo ajuda a consolidar o compromisso com uma cultura de segurança. #Segurança #Liderança #ESG

When leadership resists new safety protocols, it often stems from a lack of understanding or fear of change. To effectively address these concerns, it’s essential to engage leaders in open dialogue, providing data-driven evidence that highlights the benefits of the new protocols, such as reduced incidents and improved morale. Additionally, involving them in the implementation process can foster ownership and commitment, making them more likely to support the changes. Building a culture of safety requires not only top-down mandates but also grassroots support, ensuring that all levels of the organization are aligned and invested in the safety initiatives.

Data analysis and finding out 1. what went wrong, 2. what can go wrong, 3. what we did and what we achieved, 4. what can be done and what we can out of that. * Drives for positive reinforcement and must feedback mechanism from the end user.

HSE professionals are no longer in archaic times where we have to beg for the attention of company leaders. Yes, we act with empathy and communicate assertively, but if we talk about "resistance," it means either we’ve exhausted all avenues, or our approach is too ineffective for upper management to understand. Companies today have only two options: implement the protocols that we, as professionals, put forward or face the consequences of not doing so.

When senior leadership resists new safety protocols, I focus on aligning these measures with our shared goals—protecting people, reducing costs, and enhancing project efficiency. By presenting concrete examples of past incidents and quantifying potential savings, I show the real impact of safety. A phased approach helps leadership see benefits without full-scale commitment, and keeping communication open allows me to address specific concerns, fostering a collaborative path forward. It’s about building a safer, more productive work environment that benefits everyone.

Apply the new change to a small peer group/area/process and compare the outcome with the existing conditions. This would be a best way as it would give the management measurable results

To address leadership’s resistance, I would listen to their concerns, present data on cost savings and risk reduction, align safety with business goals, emphasize legal implications, and propose a phased implementation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams can further support the case, highlighting safety as a strategic investment.

I’d address their concerns by presenting data on the benefits of these protocols, such as reduced incident rates and cost savings, aligning the changes with company goals. I'd also propose a phased implementation to ease the transition and offer to gather feedback along the way to ensure it aligns with their expectations.

The reason Leadership is pushing back against protocols is because they are seeing it as two separate items: business vs safety. In reality, safety protocols make a business more efficient as well as protects itself from unplanned events. To close the gap, show the effective way to implement the protocol within budget and also the liability loopholes it closes. Show that it’s about doing it the right way, not the safe way. Safety is a byproduct of doing a good job.

I find that senior leadership usually is not pushing back on the actual safety protocols. Instead, senior leadership resists poor or rushed implementation, which can disrupt harmony with operations and quality. To avoid botched implementation of new safety protocols: - Implement from a Gantt chart. - Test them on a sample group first. - Seek input from dept managers. - Make EHS staff available for training. - Conduct observations. - Give and receive feedback.