Safety Professional Association Effectiveness

By the late George Robotham 

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1 Introduction

This discussion paper represents critical reflection of the author’s experiences with a number of professional organisations, tertiary study in 3 disciplines, extensive OHS and Learning experience, working with 2 excellent leaders, extensive research on leadership and comment from a number of OHS, Training and Human Resource Management associations and their members in Australia and overseas. My long term mentor in OHS, Brisbane based OHS consultant, Geoff McDonald, has influenced my thoughts as this paper relates to OHS. I thank the many people who contributed. Most of the comment has come from Australia and Canada, approximately 50 people contributed.

The major topics in this discussion paper are-

1 Introduction

2 Purpose

3 Scope

4 Objective

5 Guiding principle

6 Recommendations for ensuring an effective professional association

7Appendix 1 What members say they value in their professional organisation

8 Appendix 2-Major management lesson

9 Appendix 3-George’s experience with professional organisations

10 Appendix 4- Organisational effectiveness lessons paper

2 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to provide practical and helpful advice to professional organisations and their members with the aim of ensuring maximum effectiveness.

3 Scope

It is considered this report is particularly applicable to Occupational Health & Safety, Training and Development and Human Resources professional organisations in Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada and the United States of America. Other professional organisations may also benefit from this report.

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