Fluctuations in markets are normal, yet economic slowdowns can feel disruptive. Uncertainty ripples through the organization touching everyone, no matter their role. There’s a heightened focus on budgets - often budget cuts or freezes - that lead people to wonder about safety in their positions. Everyone is doing even more with even less. Join us to talk about steps and approaches you can take as leaders in Food Safety and Quality to navigate the uncertainty that comes...
Being incredibly intelligent, focused, and warm-hearted is only part of the reason Kelly Gartner, the VP of Food Safety & Quality at Bell & Evans, has earned the industry’s respect. Her calming presence and brilliant leadership have cascaded through her team and others. Join us to learn how she brings this magnetic inspiration and energy to everyone she encounters!
Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.
Setting people up for success is a leader’s job. Whether that’s getting the right computer and software access or ensuring PPE is protective and comfortable. How often do we stop and ask our team members if they have the right tools for their job? Are the tools effective? Are people happy? Jim Miller of Saldesia has been helping leaders lean into having the right tools for their team. Join us to talk about tools, success, and culture come together!
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Food safety gets a lot of attention as a “must have” product attribute, yet it’s only one aspect of product acceptability. What about all the other aspects of products that are critical to consumer acceptance? And how do you manage quality if food safety is still a struggle? Gillian Dagan of Food Improved Consulting has been answering these questions, and more, for years. Join us as we dive into designing quality monitoring programs, identifying meaningful...
We move throughout each day creating stories, replaying stories, and disputing stories that our minds have weaved and created about situations and people. As food safety and quality leaders, what stories do we have about who we are, how we lead, and our purpose? How do these influence and shape our relationships and outcomes? Join us with our special guest, Tirzah Lewis as we explore how the power of coaching can change the stories we tell, the lives we live, and the people we...
We all know people leave bosses, not companies. While we may say it’s due to a bad boss, there’s often a host of factors to explore to understand the relationship dynamic, especially in food safety and quality. Join us this week as we dive into five ways to deal with a bad boss.
Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.
Last week we had the opportunity to be at the Farm to Label event in Portland. We met incredible people, heard some fantastic stories, and learned some lessons. Join us to recap food safety lessons from Portland that are important to food businesses and leaders.
Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.
A cornerstone of food safety is that employees have permission to act in the best interest of public health. Even though we’ve all been trained to say, “we can stop the line”, there are other aspects of food safety that require the same level of authority yet authority isn’t always given. What happens when you find yourself or your technical team (aka food safety team) in a position of responsibility without authority, or limited authority, to act in the...
On the career journey through food safety and quality, after gaining experience, people often to transition to formal leadership roles. Some people thrive, and some don’t. Transitioning from individual contributor to manager isn’t always as easy as it seems. Learn the secrets of success from Dr. Michael Wood!
Learn more in THIS Real Talk Food Safety episode with Tia & Jill.
Ensuring food safety culture is inclusive, proactive and people-focused takes intention. It’s about building relationships and spaces that encourage people to bring their whole-selves to work. That’s the magic that makes food safety culture! Whether you’re just starting or you’re immersed in building safe spaces, you won’t want to miss the three pillars of belonging and how individuals, teams and organizations each play a role. ...
As food safety and quality leaders look to improve food safety culture, creating a safe, inclusive space for all team members to thrive is important. Stereotypes and other forms of discrimination can prevent team members from feeling the psychological safety needed for strong cultures. Team members on the receiving end can face constant comments, criticisms, or judgments that influences their work experience. Join us to talk about the effects of stereotyping at work, the...
In an era where Food Safety Culture is front and center, we need Technical Leaders that have effective leadership to guide and influence the journey. Many food companies partner with consultants to deploy leadership concepts across their organization to build leaders, including food safety leaders, to have “one” philosophy and style of leadership for their organization. While good in spirit, these attempts fall short. Why?
A 2017 leadership training study shows...
