Six thinking hats by Deb Kelly

The perceived problem

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 03:41:32 UTC

Lack of diversity in the WHS committee

Not enough diverse staff in the WHS committee

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siykomum — 2025-05-27 03:49:26 UTC

Meetings are held in-person at head office, Friday afternoons.

siykomum — 2025-05-27 03:50:04 UTC

legislation and Gelos' own policy require diverse worker representation and flexible participation options.

Committee consists of those chosen by senior management

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excluded from WHS committee

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siykomum — 2025-05-27 03:52:47 UTC

Concern about the under-representation of remote and younger staff members

How do committee members feel about the current lack of diversity?

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 03:53:04 UTC

siykomum — 2025-05-27 03:54:38 UTC

Younger or less experienced employees may feel intimidated or overlooked.

underappreciated

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siykomum — 2025-05-27 03:55:53 UTC

Fear of being over-ruled when it comes to decision making

What are the potential obstacles to increasing diversity in the committee? Are there any risks? Have there been any previous attempts to change the committee that have failed? Why?

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 03:56:14 UTC

Not feasable

2025-05-27 03:57:18 UTC

siykomum — 2025-05-27 03:58:29 UTC

Conflicts in commitments attending the meetings if remote staff are included in the committee

Fear of having too many diverse staff joining the committee. Fear of being overruled.

2025-05-27 03:58:29 UTC

What creative solutions can be proposed to increase diversity? Are there innovative strategies for recruiting diverse members? Can mentorship or training programs help in fostering diversity?

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:00:18 UTC

Have specified seats on committee for diverse staff only

2025-05-27 04:00:56 UTC

siykomum — 2025-05-27 04:01:23 UTC

Awareness Campaigns or incentives to join the committee

Get diverse staff that are not on the committee to give feedback how they feel about the WHS issues

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Diverse staff feel included and heard

2025-05-27 04:04:38 UTC

What are the potential benefits of having a more diverse WHS committee? How can diversity improve decision-making and problem-solving within the committee? Are there examples of other committees or organizations that successfully increased diversity?

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:04:40 UTC

Shows different perspectives

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siykomum — 2025-05-27 04:06:07 UTC

Improved communication and representation of staff across Gelos

siykomum — 2025-05-27 04:06:33 UTC

Legal compliance

What steps need to be taken to address the lack of diversity? How will progress be monitored and evaluated? Who will lead the initiative to increase diversity?

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:07:22 UTC

Ask people for feedback on the issue

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siykomum — 2025-05-27 04:09:19 UTC

Encourage each department or work group to have a representative

Rotating seats on the committee so others get to have a go

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siykomum — 2025-05-27 04:10:57 UTC

The review needs to be initiated by senior management and in collaboration with the WHS Officer/HSR

Chelsey

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:12:54 UTC

Diversity helps to reduce bias

Alfie

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:14:00 UTC

Offer a program to younger employees interested in becoming a part of the WHS Committee.

Chelsey

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:15:09 UTC

Need to address the way nominations are done for the committee, maybe have half the nominations be made by the workforce, the other half senior management. This should probably be headed by HR or the WHS manager

Alfie

deborahkelly2 — 2025-05-27 04:16:25 UTC

Charlie Anderson, WHS Supervisor