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Mike Allen The RAD Group

2013, The RAD Group LLC

Common Sense tells us that

leaders play a special role in the

safe/unsafe performance of

subordinates.


Research also tells us that

leaders play a special role in the

safe/unsafe performance of

subordinates.


Research STUDY of OBEDIENCE (Milgram)

Authority figures are profoundly but subtly influential.


Research STUDY of SAFETY CLIMATE (Zohar)

A moderate increase in the frequency of simple, safety-related

conversations dramatically reduces subordinates unsafe

behaviors.


Research STUDY of SITUATIONAL VARIABLES in HELPING

BEHAVIOR (Darley)

A single remark from an authority figure can literally change

the way others see the world.


Research BEST BOSS STUDY:

Describe the best boss you ever had. What was

he/she like?


Research BEST BOSS STUDY:

For 25 years, we have asked thousands to...

Describe the boss who you were most motivated,

productive, efficient and effective working for.


Research

BEST BOSS STUDY:

Trends quickly emerged, identifying 20 top

characteristics of this best boss.


Best Boss Characteristics 20. Cares About the Success of

Others



Others

19. Shows Respect to Others



Others


18. Honest & Trustworthy



Others


18. Honest & Trustworthy

17. Shows Trust by Delegating

Effectively


Best Boss Characteristics

16. Fair & Consistent




15. Competent & Knowledgeable





14. Rewards / Recognizes Success





14. Rewards / Recognizes Success

13. Leads by Example



12. Friendly



12. Friendly

11. Loyal to Employees



12. Friendly


10. Flexible & Willing to Change

When Needed



12. Friendly


10. Flexible & Willing to Change

When Needed

9. Team Builder



8. Good Problem Solver




7. Good Planner / Organizer





6. Good Decision Maker





6. Good Decision Maker

5. Deals Effectively with Conflict



4. Communicates Effectively




3. Enables Success




3. Enables Success

2. Motivates Others




3. Enables Success

2. Motivates Others

1. Holds Self & Others Accountable


2. Motivates Others

Understands the Limits of Extrinsic Motivators

Owns the Challenge of Intrinsic Motivation


Intrinsic

Motivation

2. Motivates Others


Intrinsic

Motivation

Willingness to

risk failure for

the chance to

succeed

2. Motivates Others


Intrinsic

Motivation

Willingness to

risk failure for

the chance to

succeed

Self-Confidence

2. Motivates Others


Intrinsic

Motivation

Willingness to

risk failure for

the chance to

succeed

Self-Confidence

Meaningful

Accomplishment

+

Recognition from a

Significant Person

2. Motivates Others


1. Holds Accountable

At its core, accountability is a kind of

conversation.



Steps Up to Failure

Looks for an Account of WHY

Resolves the Real Underlying Reason


The Best Boss avoids the

Fundamental Attribution Error.

Fundamental Attribution Error:

The tendency to overlook external factors and

focus on peoples character or motivation

when they do something wrong.



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Context



The Contextual Model is a Trademark of The RAD Group LLC

Self

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Others

Self



Surroundings

Others

Self



Systems

Surroundings

Others

Self


Research

STUDY of LEADERSHIP DIMENSIONS & SAFETY

CLIMATE (Zohar)

Supervisors who model a transformational approach

to leadership saw significantly fewer injuries among

subordinate employees.


Why do

Best Bosses

create a

safety side effect?


Best Bosses create a climate in which...

1.Employees are more receptive to

redirection/intervention.





2.Employees are more likely to speak up when

they see something unsafe.





2.Employees are more likely to speak up when

they see something unsafe.

3.Employees take initiative to improve conditions

& systems.


BEST BOSS STUDY

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