Goodhart's Law - The Dark Side of Metrics

When "Safety Metrics" Become the Enemy of Real Safety – Goodhart’s Law ExposedWhat happens when the numbers we use to measure safety start driving the wrong behaviors? In this eye-opening episode of the Unashamed Safety podcast, we dive deep into Goodhart’s Law: "When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure."You’ll discover how well-intentioned safety KPIs, incident rates, and compliance scores can actually make workplaces less safe. From construction sites to factories, hospitals to corporate offices — we uncover real-world examples where chasing metrics led to hidden risks, underreported incidents, and dangerous workarounds.If you’re tired of safety theater and want authentic, unashamed safety that protects people instead of just protecting statistics, this episode is for you.🎧 Listen now and rethink how safety is measured in your organization.👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Have you seen Goodhart’s Law play out in your workplace?Subscribe to Unashamed Safety for more conversations about real safety leadership.#SafetyLeadership #GoodhartsLaw #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyCulture #ConstructionSafety #IndustrialSafety