The approach to safety and risk management within an organisation deeply influences its culture.

Prioritising safety independently often fosters a culture of compliance, where safety protocols and regular training are embedded in daily operations.

This culture tends to prioritise worker welfare and regulatory adherence, often resulting in a highly motivated and loyal workforce.

Conversely, focusing on risk management cultivates a culture of strategic awareness, where employees understand their roles within a larger context of organisational risk.

This perspective enhances organisational agility, enabling a proactive rather than reactive approach to emerging challenges.

In aviation, this mindset is crucial, as it equips pilots and cabin crew with the skills to respond effectively to unexpected events, ensuring passenger safety and operational continuity.

Ultimately, the choice between a safety-first approach and a risk management strategy is not binary but requires a nuanced balance to ensure both immediate safety and long-term resilience.

In Part 5, we will be discussing how to find the right balance between safety and risk management.

What are your thought and views? Comments below please…….

Richard Nanton FRAeS FIoL
Nanton Aviation Consulting (NAC) Ltd.

In collaboration with and strategic partner of The Sixsess Consultancy

Barry Eustance CMgr MCMI
https://sixsess.org/
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