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Differences between managers’ and safety professionals’ perceptions of upwards influence attempts within safety practice.

Madigan C, Way KA, Johnstone K, et al. Differences between managers’ and safety professionals’ perceptions of upwards influence attempts within safety practice. J Safety Res. 2022;81:203-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.02.012

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July 13, 2022
Madigan C, Way KA, Johnstone K, et al. J Safety Res. 2022;81:203-215.
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Leadership engagement in safety is essential to implementing sustainable change. This qualitative study found that rational persuasion and legitimating were the most frequently used and certain factors – such as organizational culture, safety beliefs, and leadership style – can impact how safety professionals influence managers making safety decisions in healthcare settings. The authors discuss the importance of both technical and non-technical skills to enhance influence among safety professionals.

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Madigan C, Way KA, Johnstone K, et al. Differences between managers’ and safety professionals’ perceptions of upwards influence attempts within safety practice. J Safety Res. 2022;81:203-215. doi: 10.1016/j.jsr.2022.02.012

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