Course Overview:

This program is designed to enhance Health and Safety (H&S) professionals' ability to interact with and influence key C-suite executives. The course focuses on engaging with the CEO, CFO, CRO, and CHRO to effectively communicate the strategic value of H&S initiatives, elevating safety to a top priority on the C-suite agenda..

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Understand how H&S is a strategic risk and opportunity for the C-Suite
• Identify and articulate H&S-related strategic risks and opportunities
• Develop skills to craft compelling H&S messages for C-suite executives
• Gain foundational understanding of financial concepts relevant to H&S
• Learn to align H&S initiatives with financial goals and organisational culture
• Enhance communication skills for effective discussions with the C-Suite
• Understand the impact of H&S on employee well-being, productivity, and organisational culture

Key Activities:

• Explore frameworks to create compelling business cases and communicate effectively with executive leaders
• Develop written and verbal pitches tailored to your organisation and H&S priorities
• Explore case studies illustrating the impact of effective communication of H&S initiatives
• Practice persuasive conversations with peers and guest executives
• Engage with H&S peers for feedback, development and networking opportunities

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for:

• H&S professionals aiming to elevate their strategic influence
• Managers and leaders responsible for H&S initiatives
• Individuals seeking to improve their communication with C-suite executives on H&S matters
• Professionals looking to integrate H&S into broader business strategies

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 6th August, 9am-4.30pm (AEDT) 
Cost:  AIHS Member: $99.00 (incl. GST)| Non Member: $125.00 (incl. GST)
Location: EY wavespace Sydney, 200 George Street, Sydney 2000
CPD: 7 CPD Points

Program - Full day Session Comprising Three Parts

Part 1

Interacting and Influencing: Understand how to drive H&S engagement with your CEO, appealing to their key priorities and communicating clearly.

Part 2

H&S Finance 101: Articulate the value of H&S for your CFO & CRO, understanding key financial and risk metrics that can help you craft a compelling case for H&S investment.

Part 3

Organisational Behaviour and H&S: Communicate the value of H&S for a strong organisational culture, connecting with the CHRO and their strategic priorities. 

Meet your facilitator:

Roberto Garcia

Roberto is a psychologist with more than 20 years consulting experience across both private and public sectors, including Resources, Construction, Utilities, Agriculture, Transport, Aviation, Financial Services and Federal Government Services. He also has significant international experience across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North and South America, and specialises in the development of Health & Safety strategies, behaviour and culture change, minimisation of psychosocial risk, understanding human factors from a neuroscience perspective and advancing leadership development.

Roberto has been a guest speaker on Health, Safety and Mental Health topics at various national and international conferences, including The Psychological Injury Management in the Workplace Congress, OHS Leaders Summit, Middle East Health Strategy Summit, Verdantix EMEIA Safety Innovation Conference and Safety in Action Conference. He is often requested to engage executive leadership teams and boards on how H&S maturity advancement can be the catalyst and driver for commercial success.