Making it Hum
What do you need for your business to hum? In my experience, every Future Fit organisation is built on three core elements for success:
- Systems
- Team
- Growth Mindset
Lately I have been exploring psychosocial safety in terms of common hazards and individual factors that can contribute risks to psychosocial health in any business. It seems to me that we can address these risks by the putting in place the same 3 elements listed above.
Systems create stability.
If we have good systems – for onboarding, for planning, for communication, for change management then we are setting the structure for success.
Team creates strength.
If we focus on team – defined roles, clear accountabilities, access to training, inspiring goals and performance measures, then we are setting up our people for success.
Growth mindset creates agility.
If we have a growth mindset – seeking feedback, performance review, continual improvement, empowering others, curiosity and adaptability, then we are setting up for the inevitable change the future will bring.
Sure, a psychosocial risk assessment is a compliance requirement. But what if it was more than that?
What if it became an Opportunity Workshop? A chance to strengthen your systems, elevate your team, and build a culture that is truly future ready?
When you approach risk through the lens of opportunity, you don’t just protect your organisation.
You position it for success.
The Author
With over 30 years’ experience, from engineering and manufacturing through to consulting, facilitation and speaking, Lauren’s passion and expertise is in helping leaders build businesses for the future.
She helps organisations become “future fit” through pragmatic application of risk management in strategic planning and management systems. Lauren is also passionate about developing future fit leaders through essential leadership skills.
Her book 10% Better – Taking Organisations from Ordinary to Excellence has been acclaimed as a practical and hugely helpful guide for business leaders.
