Tag Archives: Operational Risk Management

Why Decision Rights Are Critical for EHS Success

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Chet Brandon

Effective EHS leadership depends on more than accountability—it requires clearly defined decision rights. Explore how aligning authority, expertise, and operational responsibility strengthens risk management, improves business performance, and prevents costly governance failures. Includes a real-world case study and a downloadable EHS Decision Rights Assessment Tool. Continue reading →

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Earning Executive Influence: Six Lenses for EHS Innovation and Payback

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Chet Brandon

What if your EHS team had to earn the business before it could earn the influence? EHS leaders frequently talk about wanting greater influence with executive management. We want to be involved earlier in business decisions, have operating leaders seek … Continue reading →

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Harnessing the Process Digital Twin: Building Live Operating Models for Foresight, Control, and Safer Work

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Chet Brandon

Most organizations are still managing safety and operational risk by looking in the rearview mirror. A Process Digital Twin gives leaders a way to see risk forming early enough to act.

In our new article, “Harnessing the Process Digital Twin: Building Live Operating Models for Foresight, Control, and Safer Work,” Emmanuel Winful, CSP, MPH, MS and I explore how digital twins can move from concept to practical operational control.

Emmanuel was a great collaborator on this work and brought strong technical depth to the discussion.

The article covers where to start, what data matters, how to avoid false confidence, and why validation, MOC, cybersecurity, and governance cannot be afterthoughts.

The future of safety will not be built on better dashboards alone. Continue reading →

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