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philb  
#1 Posted : 20 October 2010 11:44:30(UTC)
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philb

Is there anyone any experience of implementing a bbs program for a mobile workforce consisting predominantly of lone workers who could share the secrets of their success with me please. I seem to have plenty of info on the subject but yet to talk with someone whos actually done this for a workforce like this. Thanks
KieranD  
#2 Posted : 20 October 2010 14:32:26(UTC)
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1. The key lies in the design and sharing of relaible, valid feedback 2. The theory underlying BBS is probably insufficient for effective design: social identity theory - very well explained by Alex Haslam at Exeter University - is also necessary and much, much more up to date with effecive practice
descarte8  
#3 Posted : 20 October 2010 15:08:54(UTC)
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I have been involved with 2-3 BBS type systems but all of them have revolved around observations made by peers, this would obviously be dificult in lone work situations. Unless you had an roaming auditor visiting people at their work sites, but then you run the risk of people putting on a show and being on best behaviour when the auditor is around. Most BBS systems I have seen suceed by empowering peers and supporting their judgements when they recognise a co-worker is doing something wrong or not safe, again tough for lone workers Des
Righton-Corrick22193  
#4 Posted : 20 October 2010 15:57:13(UTC)
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Righton-Corrick22193

Ive had experience with the Dupont STOP system (peer to peer), Dupont behavioural (manager lead) and SUSA system (manager lead), Ive implemented a variation of them all at 3 sites 2 manufacturing and one service based organisation. For me the key areas are leadership buy in and lead programmes, consistency of approach and tenacity in implementation (dont give up at the first hurdle). Generally, and organisations behavoural based programmes must be very robust before attempting a peer to peer and 360 degree feedback arrangement. You also need to know what you want to achieve out of it - it can start with Safety or Quality, but there are many beneficial knock on effects such as Waste and Productivity. I am of the school that positive re-enforcement is the key to a successful behavioural culture change. if you want to chat more just let me know. Cheers Ems
David Jones  
#5 Posted : 20 October 2010 16:41:51(UTC)
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Try contacting British Gas - they are doing a big piece of work in htis space with approx 10000 lone workers ultimately
philb  
#6 Posted : 21 October 2010 09:57:02(UTC)
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philb

Many thanks for the replies Phil
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