Perhaps you can relate to these situations and questions as
you wonder how you can become the most impactful and successful version of
yourself in your current and future job roles…
I have been performing well in my position as a
“technical expert” and starting to understand how building leadership
competencies can help progress my career.
Even as a technical expert, I would like to
develop my competencies to lead without authority, motivate others, speak the
business language/business acumen and persuasion techniques which will allow
make a deeper impact on occupational, environmental, health, and safety (OEHS)
culture.
I have recently taken a position where I oversee
an OEHS team that is spread out all over North America. How do I keep everyone on the same page with
corporate policies while also giving them the freedom needed to succeed at
their location?
Like many professionals, I feel the push to rein
in expenses within my organization. How
do I create a business plan and show OEHS value to that my senior leaders and
gain their buy-in? This includes actively engaging in OEHS management systems.
I have been put in charge of a project, how can
I convince people to help me and manage my program to ensure it is a success.
If you can relate
to scenarios like that, you should consider joining us at the AIHA Leadership
& Management Committee (L&MC). We
benefit from the L&MC’s blend of individuals who bring to the table a range
of experience, fresh perspectives and ideas, and curiosity. Whether you are a recent college graduate or
a veteran of the profession, we would love for you to join us!
What types of
activities and initiatives do we perform as a committee?
Our aim is to work toward a shared purpose and make an
impact through activities like:
Shaping and promoting leadership and management
principles that empower OEHS professionals
- Developing leadership competencies in OEHS management
and technical professionals
Supporting AIHA Content Strategy, particularly
Item #4, IH Value Strategy/Business Case
Development
Sponsoring, creating, and supporting
high-quality conference technical sessions and professional development courses
(PDCs)
Birkner Leadership Award
The Leadership and Management Committee is requesting
nominations for their committee sponsored award, the Birkner Leadership Award.
The award is to be given to an individual exemplifying extraordinaire
leadership and management. This year, the winner may present an Education
Session at the AIHce 2020 as a named lecture on a leadership topic.
Nominations must be submitted to Joy Erdman (joyerdman00@gmail.com) by August 10.
The winner will be notified by August 31 and must submit a leadership
topic Education Session proposal by the September 18 deadline to AIHA for the
named lecture. The winner will be expected to pay for registration to the
AIHce 2020 for the date of the lecture. Please contact Joy Erdman with
questions on this nomination.