In this article, I want to discuss momentum - and how we can harness it to improve our safety processes. Let's consider factors relevant to increasing momentum. The three ingredients start with the letter 'A,' so they are easy to remember. And you'll notice that they are clearly overlapping and interrelated. It's obvious that success builds success.
Good performance is more likely after a run of successful behaviors than failures.
In sports, a succession of winning plays or points scored creates momentum. It all starts with noticing a run of individual or team achievements. We've got to keep score. We need a system to track the small wins in safety that can build momentum. Knowing the score' creates excitement if our team is performing well, or urgency if performance must improve.