Leadership in Health & Safety

Join the Conversation – Health and Safety Series: Part 1/4

Welcome to the first event in our health and safety chapter, part one of our Join the Conversation series in partnership with ACC. This chapter brings together those passionate about creating safer workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned health and safety professional or an owner-operator looking to stay on top of the latest trends, this is your chance to connect, learn, and lead.

This conversation will focus on the critical role of leadership in health and safety. Our speaker, Francois Barton, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum, will share key insights on influencing senior management and driving meaningful change in your organisation. Gain practical strategies to strengthen your leadership in the ever-evolving world of workplace safety.

Why be part of this conversation?
Great leadership is about driving positive change. In this session, we'll be diving into how to elevate your approach to health and safety leadership, how to influence others, and make a lasting impact in your workplace.

Who’s the speaker?

Francois Barton is the Chief Executive of the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum – a coalition of more than 390 CEOs dedicated to building a thriving business and work culture.

Before joining the Forum in May 2015, Francois worked in the health and safety regulator for almost 10 years, through the Pike River Mine tragedy, major health and safety ecosystem reforms and was directly involved in establishing WorkSafe NZ. During that time, he established WorkSafe’s national programme team, including the significant interventions in construction, forestry, work-related health and agriculture.

Francois has spent his career working to effect change by connecting diverse groups and perspectives, reframing and redefining complex challenges and remaining anchored to the core belief that it is only by working together we will make progress.

Upcoming events in the Health and Safety Series:

22 October:
Build a High Performing Health and Safety Committee
Join us for a conversation with Damon Jacobsen, Human Resources and Safety Management Consultant at Business Central, on how to build an effective health and safety committee to embed a safety-first culture across your organisation. Get practical advice on tackling common challenges and ask your burning questions to find out how to make your committee work better for your workplace.

See more: Build a High Performing Health and Safety Committee Tickets, Tue 22/10/2024 at 11:00 am | Eventbrite

30 October:
Case Studies in Change Management
Discover real-world examples from CentrePort and Taylor Preston as they share their experiences in revamping health and safety strategies. Learn how these changes have not only improved safety but also boosted team morale.
See more:Case Studies in Change Management Tickets, Wed 30/10/2024 at 11:00 am | Eventbrite

4 November:
Some things to make you go ‘hmmm’
Many injuries happen outside of work yet impact on businesses significantly. Join James Whitaker, ACC Injury Prevention Programme Leader, and Habit Health’s Senior Physiotherapist De Villiers Koster for an in-depth look at the broader impact of non-workplace injuries on your business. They’ll also provide some practical solutions to help your team prevent and recover from injury.

See more: Some things to make you go ‘hmmm’ Tickets, Mon 04/11/2024 at 11:00 am | Eventbrite

This event is part of the health and safety chapter from our Join the Conversation series – a space where important topics are tackled by those who know them best. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make your workplace safer for everyone.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Wellington Chamber Of Commerce, 157 Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand