If You Build It-Will They Come? – 8/19/24
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If You Build It – Will They Come?
In the movie “Field of Dreams,” the line “If you build it, they will come” rings true. However, in the realm of workplace safety and compliance, the question becomes, “If you build it, will they come?”
Resistance to change often hampers the implementation of safety programs.
To mitigate this challenge, identify one management member and, if possible, an employee who embodies the characteristics of an early adopter—open to new ideas before they become mainstream.
Once the early adopter is on board, they can influence others to join the program. Despite initial resistance from some, these outliers typically follow suit to avoid standing out.
When seeking an early adopter, it’s crucial to:
- Clearly communicate the program’s purpose and gather their input for buy-in.
- Provide a step-by-step overview, highlighting the program’s benefits.
By securing one or two early adopters and mapping out an implementation plan, you can safeguard your company’s most valuable assets: employees, company reputation, and profits.
Remember, a well-structured, step-by-step approach tailored to your company’s needs is the key to a successful start.
Although this series ends here, stay tuned for a more comprehensive plan.
When you are putting it all together you may find the first 2 parts to this series helpful: Unlock the power of workplace safety, and Simplifying workplace safety implementation.
You’ve got this, and we’re here to assist you along the way.
Employee QuickTip
Be an early adopter, open to new ideas that can improve workplace safety, and help influence your coworkers to join in.
Employer/Management QuickTip
Identify an employee who embodies the characteristics of an early adopter and get them onboard with the safety program to help spread positive aspects and influence others to follow.
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Thanks for Reading and Please – “Stay Safe this Week”.
