30 January, 2025

Risk! Safety & Security in Project Delivery – with Prof Andrew Sherry


Safety and security should not be treated as just two more risks on the risk register, but deserve more attention due to their potential impact. I discuss the importance of safety management and a safety culture with international expert, Professor Andrew Sherry.

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Safety and Security in Project Delivery

Mike and Andrew discussed the importance of managing safety and security risks in projects. They agreed that safety and security should not be treated as just another risk on the risk register, but should be given more attention due to their potential impact. They emphasized the need for a clear understanding of the project’s purpose and the identification of potential hazards and risks. They also discussed the importance of involving the workforce in the risk management process and the need for regular review and updating of the risk register. 

The conversation covered:

  1. Why every project manager needs to be concerned with safety and security as a part of their project management practice.
  2. Why Safety and Security management is not just a part of our basic risk management processes.
  3. Tthe sooner we start to think about important things like safety and security, the better. But, where do we start, in planning to get things right?
  4. This isn’t a perfect world and, despite the preparations we make, serious things can go wrong. Andrew shares his advice for project managers who are suddenly faced with a serious issue.

Professor Andrew Sherry

Andrew Sherry is Professor of Materials and Structures at the University of Manchester. Before starting his academic career in 2004, Andrew worked in the UK civil nuclear industry. There, he led science and innovation, skills, and infrastructure development in industry and at national laboratories. He has been Chief Scientist at the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory and Director of the Dalton Nuclear Institute at Manchester.

Professor Sherry’s main research interests are in structural and fuel materials for nuclear power, structural integrity assessment, and data-centric engineering. Among his teaching interests is understanding the conditions for a successful safety culture.

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Dr Mike Clayton is one of the most successful and in-demand project management trainers in the UK. He is author of 14 best-selling books, including four about project management. He is also a prolific blogger and contributor to ProjectManager.com and Project, the journal of the Association for Project Management. Between 1990 and 2002, Mike was a successful project manager, leading large project teams and delivering complex projects. In 2016, Mike launched OnlinePMCourses.
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