Safety and health professionals routinely make presentations to their boss, their boss’s boss, and sometimes even the CEO to gain approval for an activity or to beg for funding to initiate a new program or sustain an existing program. Too often we are met with delays, resistance and rejection.
We return to our office waiting to hear if we have gained approval. Failing to hear back, we ask our boss if a decision has been made, which leads to excuses on top of excuses. Sound familiar?