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How to create a culture of safety that drives performance and innovation with Cherry Ward

June 10, 2021 • Cherry Ward • Season 1 • Episode 4

Cherry Ward is a Senior HR leader for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider. As the People and Capability Manager, Cherry looks after 8,000 people in their Asia operations - a huge job that she does with a strong and unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion.

In this Episode Craig and Cherry talk about why psychological and physical safety go hand in hand as well as the importance of second chances.

SHOW NOTES

Kartini Day - https://australiaindonesia.com/culture/understanding-kartini/
The Turrbal People Traditional Owners and Custodians of Brisbane - https://www.turrbal.com.au/
Acknowledgement of Country - https://www.commonground.org.au/learn/acknowledgement-of-country
Reconciliation Action Plan - https://www.reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation-action-plans/
Stolen Generation Reparations - https://www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/healing-and-reparations/stolen-generations/
The Uluru Statement from the Heart (Uluru Statement) represents a historic consensus of Indigenous leaders in seeking constitutional change to recognise First Australians through a Voice to Parliament - https://fromtheheart.com.au/
World Creativity and Innovation Week April 15 - 21 - https://wciw.org/
Australia's National Science Agency - CSIRO - https://www.csiro.au/
“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” - George Bernard Shaw
Book Recommendation - Die Empty: Unleash your Best Work Everyday Todd Henry
Podcast Recommendations:
- Brene Brown, Unlocking Us Podcast
- Simon Sinek, A Bit of Optimism
- Culture First with Damon Klotz
- Jenny Blake Pivot Podcast and Free Time
- The Accidental Creative with Todd Henry

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CREDITS

Host: Craig Forman

Writers: Alessia Campagna and Craig Forman

Producer and Editor: Alessia Campagna www.alessiacampagna.com.au

Technical Producer: Anthony Watson www.luma.city

Executive Producers: Leonie Rothwell and Marcus Worrall

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