Just Culture in Action - From Blame to Learning

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We flip safety’s script from blame to learning and lay out a practical model for just culture that blends accountability with compassion. Two case studies show how fixing systems cuts harm, boosts reporting, and builds trust without letting reckless behavior slide.

• why blame shuts down reporting and learning
• symptoms of blame culture across teams and leadership
• definition of just culture and its balance of fairness and accountability
• differentiating human error, at‑risk behavior and reckless behavior
• leadership behaviors that create psychological safety
• manufacturing case: redesigning guards and targets to cut jams
• decision tree for fair, consistent post‑incident responses
• healthcare case: label redesign, backup scanning and stronger reporting
• five practices to embed learning into daily work
• a 48‑hour challenge to start culture change now

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Hosted by: Joe Garcia, Safety Leader & Culture Advocate
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