Kevin Nix
Implementation Specialist, SafeStart
Kevin is skilled in safety and organizational leadership, negotiation, change management, coaching and mentoring, as well as team building. He draws on his more than 32 years of experience in manufacturing and retail. Before becoming a SafeStart consultant, he served as a divisional manager responsible for safety, security, risk mitigation, compliance and training for a global textile manufacturer. He’s a Master Safety Professional and Certified Safety Manager through the National Association of Safety Professionals and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and Business Finance from Limestone University. Kevin is also a John Maxwell Certified speaker and coach.
Kevin's sessions
Lead Instead of Herd—A Human Factors Approach to Safety Leadership
Apr 23, 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM - Magnolia A
When it comes to leading in safety, it’s important to recognize that humans are fallible and errors are to be expected. By gaining a deeper understanding of what causes people to make mistakes and errors, leaders are more capable of creating the impact desired for the organization. Since human factors affect us all, leaders need to understand the role they play in uncovering these not only within those they lead but within themselves. This session will share Kevin’s personal journey to becoming a better leader in safety by understanding how influential human factors are on performance. Participants will walk away with the strategies needed to become more effective in leading those in their charge, and they will learn valuable ways to improve things like team morale, employee retention, and operational excellence while identifying leading indicators that help thwart the rise in undesired outcomes.
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Kevin Nix, SafeStart