Building Leadership Skills to Strengthen Your Career and Our Profession

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1 Building Leadership Skills to Strengthen Your Career and Our Profession Perry W. Logan PhD, CIH IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

2 How many sessions at IOHA2015 contained aspects of Leadership? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

3 How many sessions at IOHA2015 contained aspects of Leadership? Change is what you do, not what you think Learn from your mistakes Effective messenger: 1) Trusted, 2) Respected, 3) Similar to you Need Natural Field Experiments Situation, Environment and Context Know that you suck, just be humble about it Can t get at unconscious drivers using conscious questions IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

4 How many sessions at IOHA2015 contained aspects of Leadership? Messages must be made simple How we feel What we do Your messages must treat people with respect We need multi-layered information in messages IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

5 How many sessions at IOHA2015 contained aspects of Leadership? Building Community Resilience and Engagement drive positive behavior Partnership is critical to our success Change Must Happen Now Partnership is critical to our success IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

6 How many sessions at IOHA2015 contained aspects of Leadership? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

7 From Career Development Session: Think Big Build Relationships Give Back to the Profession IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

8 "Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily, even if you had no title or position." Brian Tracy IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

9 how can drinking late at the bar actually contribute to health and leadership? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

10 how can drinking late at the bar actually contribute to health and leadership? Who s had a great idea at happy hour that turned into something valuable? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

11 how can drinking late at the bar actually contribute to health and leadership? X 10 (@ 03:00) = # Micromorts?? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

12 Rick Fulwiler made a bet 10 people to run at 0600 next day This was the genesis of the AIHF Fun Run held each year at AIHCE supporting scholarships. His Fun Run motto Just bring one person with you!

13 One Happy Hour Leads to a Chain Reaction

14 One Happy Hour Leads to a Chain Reaction

15 One Happy Hour Leads to a Chain Reaction

16 One Happy Hour Leads to a Chain Reaction IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

17 2014 AIHF Fun Run / Walk! Benefits: Promoting Health, Relationships and Inspiration!

18 How far has this chain reaction traveled? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

19 Who is this? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

20 1 st Semi-official IOHA Fun Run Leader! IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

21 1 st Semi-official IOHA Fun Run! 24 runners at 06:00! Goal: Meet at least one new person What would have been the impact of 240 runners? IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

22 positive energy from Rick s bet will likely continue on even after everyone in this room is retired IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

23 The best way to predict the future is to create it. Abraham Lincoln

24 What is leadership? List 3-5 important attributes of a leader IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

25 Leadership from Wikipedia Leadership is "organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal". but there are lots of different perspectives out there

26 Perry s Updated Leadership Definition for OH OH Leadership is inspiring, motivating and organizing people to achieve goals that leave everyone better off".

27 Leadership Characteristics & Skills for Occupational Hygiene Professionals 1. Character 2. Science and Technical Skills 3. Interpersonal Skills 4. Communication Skills 5. Change Agent 6. Builds Strength Through Diversity 7. Decision Making Skills 8. Community Builder 9. Business Acumen 10.Innovative Problem Solving IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

28 Leadership Characteristics & Skills for Occupational Hygiene Professionals Character Honesty, Integrity, Humility, Confidence, Resilience and Courage to do the right thing Science and Technical Skills Exposure Risk Assessment and Management OH / IH Core Competencies Interpersonal Skills Great listener, super coach, team player, Communication Skills Oral, written, technology Motivator and Change Agent Identifies Need for Change, Inspires and Motivates ACTION! IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

29 Leadership Characteristics & Skills for Occupational Hygiene Professionals Builds Strength Through Diversity Diverse technical and personal skills are key to success Decision Making Skills Enable efficient decision making processes to achieve results Community Builder Master Teamplayer, Win-Win Strategies to drive profession globally Business Acumen Organizational knowledge, driving efficiency, project management, basics in economics and finance Innovative Problem Solving Get outside the box, as simple as possible but no simpler IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

30 Leadership Surveys IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

31 Where do you have the most education and experience? 1. Technical Skills (OH, EHS, Chemistry, ) 2. Management Skills 3. Leadership Skills

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33 Which are most important to your success? 1. Technical Skills (OH, EHS, Chemistry, Engineering, ) 2. Management Skills / Business Acumen 3. Individual & Organizational Leadership Skills 4. Two of the above 5. All of the above

34 Technical Management Leadership Leadership + Tech + Mgmt

35 What is popular is not always right. What is right is not always popular. - Thomas Paine

36 Leadership versus Management

37 Leadership versus Management In today s dynamic workplace, we need leaders to challenge the status quo and to inspire and persuade organization members. We also need managers to assist in developing and maintaining a smoothly functioning workplace. Managers do things right, while leaders do the right things. - Bennis (2007) - Peter Drucker

38 Leadership versus Management Leadership process involves: a) developing a vision for the organization b) aligning people with that vision c) motivating people to action through empowerment. Management process involves: a) planning and budgeting b) organizing and staffing c) controlling and problem solving. FC Lunenburg (2011)

39 Leadership versus Management Leadership process involves: a) developing a vision for the organization b) aligning Engagement, people Motivating with that Action vision & Driving Change c) motivating people to action through empowerment. Management process involves: a) planning and budgeting b) organizing and staffing c) controlling and problem solving. Execution and Efficiency FC Lunenburg (2011)

40 Leadership versus Management Leadership ~ Effectiveness Management ~ Efficiency

41 Leadership vs Management Key Points 1. BOTH Leadership AND Management are needed for individual and organizational success. 2. YOU can be effective at both however different aspects may come more naturally based on your personality style and experience 3. Experience, Training and Coaching (Mentoring) can strengthen both sets of skills, this is our opportunity as individuals and as a profession!

42 How can we fill this gap?

43 the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. Ralph Nader

44 Occupational Hygiene Leadership Training Network Work together as a global profession to create Leadership and Management Training available to all OH Professionals

45 Key Elements for Success 1. Leadership Training and Workshops Available Globally via OH Organizations (IOHA, BOHS, AIHA, AIOH, ) 2. Future Leaders Institute (FLI) to build relationships and accelerate development of early career OH professionals 3. Mentoring, Networking and Collaboration

46 Key Elements for Success 1. Leadership Training and Workshops Available Globally via OH Organizations (IOHA, BOHS, AIHA, AIOH, ) 2. Future Leaders Institute (FLI) to build relationships and accelerate development of early career OH professionals 3. Mentoring, Networking and Collaboration

47 AIHA Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Purpose: Build leadership skills and long lasting relationships to accelerate the development of individuals and our profession IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

48 Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Purpose: Build leadership skills and long lasting relationships to accelerate the development of individuals and our profession Previous FLI Classes 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2014 ~180 total participants Diversity Countries Represented: US, UK, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Columbia, China, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, India, Cameroon, Kenya, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Government, Labor, Industry, Academia, Consulting, IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

49 Applicants and Selection Process Rigorous Selection Process Acceptance rates 30%-50% Criteria: Technical proficiency and experience Leadership experience/potential Past volunteerism Essay Diversity Industry Geography Employer

50 FLI Focuses on Individual Leadership Development & Building Community 1. Personality assessments (DiSC) 2. Understanding different styles 3. Building leadership foundational elements 4. Fundamentals of teamwork 5. Strengthening professional organizations 6. OH technology leadership 7. Creating a compelling future

51 Participants from: US UK Canada Mexico China Korea India

52 2014 Future Leaders Institute 36 Participants from: US UK Canada Columbia China Switzerland Taiwan Kenya Sweden Cameroon South Africa India Australia IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

53 Building Global OH Leadership Capabilities & Partnership FLI 2014 Future Leaders Institute (FLI)

54 Building Global OH Leadership Capabilities & Partnership FLI 2014 FLI 2016 FLI 2018 Future Leaders Institute (FLI)

55 Building Global OH Leadership Capabilities & Partnership FLI FLI 2016 FLI 2018 Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Professional Development Courses (PDCs)

56 Building Global OH Leadership Capabilities & Partnership FLI 2014 FLI 2015 FLI 2016 Proposed Path Forward: 1. Future Leaders Institute (FLI) offered every 2 years in some part of the world 2. Annual Professional Development Courses (PDCs) offered at conferences around the world. 3. FLI and Leadership Development Courses taught by OH/IH members who have received training for courses 4. Leadership elements taken from courses used by all members in local, regional, national and international meetings or trainings Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Continuing Education Seminars (CES)

57 Always hang around people that are smarter and better looking that you Gilbert Logan IOHA London 2015, April 2015, Hilton London Metropole

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60 The leaders who work most effectively, it seems to me, never say "I." And that's not because they have trained themselves not to say "I." They don't think "I." They think "we"; they think "team." They understand their job to be to make the team function. They accept responsibility and don't sidestep it, but "we" gets the credit. This is what creates trust, what enables you to get the task done. - Peter Drucker