Blog Topics
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Why Some Managers Fail at Getting Effective and Efficient Performance
To succeed in business today, everything must constantly be scrutinized. As such, leaders and managers are forced to evaluate and reevaluate performance; specifically the performance of their people…
The Key to Understanding At Risk Behavior
Drs. Judy Agnew and Aubrey Daniels tackle the issue of reporting and acting on unsafe behavior in this latest video blog. Watch as they discuss why management must not only listen but act,…
Discipline and Safety: What You Need to Know Before You Act
While discipline is important under the right conditions, it can also be overused and misused. In this video blog, Dr. Judy Agnew describes the potential problems discipline can cause if not used…
Good Intentions, Bad Effects
By Darnell Lattal
Throughout the past several years, ethics has made its way into business headlines, more often than not for bad rather than good. What people may be surprised to know though is…
Personal Responsibility Within a Behavioral Approach
We have received much positive feedback on our book Safe by Accident and we are delighted that so many people find it helpful. There is one issue that some people are struggling with so we want…
Just do it!
Guest post by Christina Simms
Understanding why we procrastinate and how to beat it. Having trouble whittling down your To-Do list? Do you find yourself saying (albeit with confidence) “I’ll get to…
Incident Investigation: Using Science to Develop Safe Working Habits
Understanding human behavior scientifically is critical in safety, particularly when it comes to investigating when something has gone wrong. In this video blog, Dr. Judy Agnew and Dr. Aubrey Daniels…
A Dozen Ways to Weather the Economic Storm
Nowadays you can’t turn on the television, pick up a newspaper, or read a magazine without seeing headlines about jobs and the turbulent economy. Inundated with negative news and experiencing the all…
Why Incentives and Safety Don’t Mix!
In our latest video blog, Dr. Judy Agnew and Dr. Aubrey Daniels challenge commonly used safety incentives. Who doesn’t like a good challenge or contest, right? True, but safety incentives…
My Boss Doesn’t Hear Me When I Speak
Understanding your boss’ behavior could be the difference maker.
“Listening is teaching and talking is learning.” Think about it. When we actively listen, we are really shaping behavior; in…
Lagging Indicators: Don’t Get Caught Focusing on the Wrong Safety Measures
Yesterday, the Federal Government filed its final report on what caused the 2010 Gulf oil spill. It’s no surprise that there are number of factors that contributed to this disaster. One of which…
NFL Kick-Off: Can the Pats Write a New Ending to the Haynesworth and Ochocinco Sagas?
It’s that time of the year again, when diehard football fans anxiously await the start of the new NFL season. This off season has been particularly interesting. Yes, because of the lockout but…
Parenting and Behavior: Examples From Real Parents
I want to start by saying ‘thank you’ to those who sent me stories of how you applied the tools and principles of behavioral science to your parenting challenges. I wish I could recall all of…
Safe For What? Why Most of Us Are Focusing on the Wrong Things When it Comes to Safety
Who doesn’t want to be safe? But, more times than not, organizations focus on safety for safety-sake instead of as the gateway to quality, cost and production. In this latest video blog, Dr.…
My 30 Day Plan to Create Jobs
How long do you think it will take the government to figure out the jobs dilemma? I am sure that Congress and the President are busy working on this in the middle of their vacations. I…
Schools and Our Children: Administrations and the U.S. Education System Get a Failing Grade
School bells may be ringing across the country but I am convinced now more than ever that we are not prepared to provide the best education possible for our kids. I was disheartened to learn of the…
Parenting and Behavior: We Want to Hear From You!
Most of my blog posts are dedicated to how behavior shows up in the workplace. But many of you who come to understand and learn about the science of behavior know how effective the science can be in…
Creating a Safe Physical Environment: Don't Look to the Frontline
While it may seem logical to think that frontline employees are responsible for creating a safe working environment, they are not the ones who have control over budgets or resources. In this latest…