Replying to LO28684 --
I'm sure the answer to the problem of implementing permanent change in
organisations can be answered by a systematic risk management approach.
I read somewhere that the success of America compared to other nations
lies in it's companys' excellent risk management, and from what I've seen
I believe this is true.
It seems strange to me that Australian Standard AS4360- Risk Management
was the first such standard when published in 1997. Canada now has
similar standards. America has actually resisted the development of a
similar document.
Australian workplace safety laws are now performance based, rather than
the old prescriptive type legislation. This has resulted in a dramatic
reduction in deaths on building sites in Melbourne. (Represents a
substantial productivity gain).
The risk management approach covers Operational Risk (quality, safety,
environment, security). Administrative risk control means the use of
documented management systems such as ISO9000, ISO14000, AS4801.
This approach means a complete and permanent change of mindset amongst
workers and management. Risk assessments become an everyday occurrence
before any work is undetraken.
The standards are available from www.standards.com.au .
I suggest America needs to realise it's own strengths. It was the first
country to widely use risk management, but it seems to have forgotten
this.
Best Regards,
Alan Cotterell
--"Alan Cotterell" <acotrel@cnl.com.au>
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