PAPod 595 - Beyond Checklists: How Conversations Transform Safety Culture

About this episode

Todd Conklin discusses with Daniel Hummerdahl how safety conversations can enhance safety culture beyond traditional checklists.

Host Todd Conklin talks with Daniel Hummerdahl about his new book, An Invitation to Safety Conversation, exploring how everyday safety talks can move beyond scripted checklists to become learning moments that bridge leaders and workers.The episode shares practical stories and techniques for asking better questions, listening more, and scaling conversational practices across organizations to improve safety, trust, and performance.

People in this episode

Host: Todd Conklin

Guest: Daniel Hummerdahl

Topics covered

• safety culture
• conversations
• checklists
• leadership
• trust
• performance

Keywords

• safety
• conversations
• checklists
• leadership
• trust
• performance
• learning moments

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: An Invitation to Safety Conversation

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