Psychosocial Safety: Beyond Posters and Policies, with Alex Drane

Are you running a high-performance team or just a high-pressure one?In this episode, Anjali Batra sits down with Organisational Psychologist Alex Drane to unpack the reality of psychosocial safety. Alex explains why a polished policy sitting in a folder does nothing to stop protect staff from harm.He shares his famous "dirty fish tank" analogy to show why fixing the environment matters more than testing individual resilience. We look at why many Australian Boards remain avoidant when it comes to psychosocial risk and how that avoidance eventually costs a fortune. The conversation breaks down the SMART work design model as a practical way to build a better (and healthier) culture. Alex also explains why investigations should focus on system failings rather than just hunting for someone to blame. It is a straight-talking look at the legal obligations facing modern Australian leaders. You will walk away knowing how to protect both your people and your bottom line.Sips Takeaways:☕️ Hazard Identification & Risk Profiles (04:02) ☕️ The "Dirty Fish Tank" Analogy (26:01) ☕️ Policy vs. Practical Control (35:12)☕️ SMART Work Design (20:17) ☕️ System-Based Investigations (27:55) ☕️ The High-Performance Myth (40:41)For more information on SMART Work Design: https://www.transformativeworkdesign.com/smart-workModel Code of Practice for Psychosocial Risk (Aus): https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-managing-psychosocial-hazards-workFor Free Resources on Psychosocial Risk: https://tridentpsychology.com.au/get-access-to-the-resource-library/Alex’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-drane-8a4b38123/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.