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01 / Laying the Foundations

Applying Our High Performance Culture

A high performance culture (HPC) is as important in HSE as it is across all aspects of our business. These three features of HPC are particularly relevant:

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Be aware of your filters

Our blind spots, moods and thoughts act as filters to how we view people, events and life.

The mood elevator

Recognise your mood before making an informed decision to ensure your decision is not influenced by your mood.

What shadow do you cast?

Remember we are all leaders to others, formally as a manager or informally as a trusted colleague, and so we all cast a leadership shadow. Therefore, it is important to understand the effect of your reactions and decisions and modify your behaviours to promote good HSE outcomes.