How often does the response “because I said so” motivate people to action? Not only is that answer often ineffective in driving action, but it can also encourage people to do the opposite. Yet, this type of top-down management is still the predominant approach used in many organizations. Given the current state of food safety culture, one may wonder, would a bottom-up leadership approach be more effective in engaging team members to drive better food safety outcomes?...
Food safety isn’t always clear. Discussion and conversation are critical aspects of understanding complex food safety topics. That’s why we’re having All Things Food Safety - an open conversation with our friend Bryan Armentrout where we’ll discuss current events and take questions from the audience.
Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.
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...
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...
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.
There’s nothing worse than destroying product because of foreign material. Not only is it a financial loss of product, but it also drains people’s time and other valuable resources. Join us as we talk with Kurt Westmoreland of FlexXray to discuss the value of foreign material inspection in food safety programs and how the inclusion of this service can impact sustainability efforts and ROI on product value.
Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food...
