Let's talk some HOP!
Human and Organizational Performance, or HOP, is about safety, and much more.
I was introduced to HOP after spending almost 20 years in operations with Alcoa, and quickly realized that, in addition to its impact on safety, it is also just a good overall business improvement enabler.
If you want to learn more about HOP as an enabler to both better safety performance and overall business performance, then I think there's something here for you.
Every worker has the right to stop work when they feel unsafe, right?
So, why don't they?
Let's talk about stop work authority; the good, the bad and the ugly.
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
19 Oct 2026
Five Things to do, Starting Tomorrow
Want to get started with HOP, but not sure if, when or how your organization is going to do something? You're not the only one.
Here are five things you can do, starting tomorrow, to demonstrate those beliefs that constitute HOP, plus a bonus.
Check it out!
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
12 Oct 2026
Josh Bryant Talks Safety, Operational learning, and Much More
Josh Bryant is one of those people who spends his time at the pointy end of the stick, helping workers get work done safely. He excels at finding new ways to apply the ideas of HOP, New View, Critical Risk Management and Energy Based Safety to high risk work.
I guarantee you'll get something useful from this episode.
Josh mentions several publications, so I'll provide links here if you're interested in learning more:
ICMM Critical Control Management: Good Practice Guide - https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/guidance/health-safety/2026/ccm-good-practice-guide (https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/guidance/health-safety/2026/ccm-good-practice-guide)
Four D's book - https://a.co/d/0hWVcwWA (https://a.co/d/0hWVcwWA)
Energy Based Safety - https://a.co/d/0f1XrWkm (https://a.co/d/0f1XrWkm)
The Brady Review - https://www.bradyheywood.com.au/brady-review/ (https://www.bradyheywood.com.au/brady-review/)
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
5 Oct 2026
NOT HOP or...
It's HOP and.
I hear a lot of debates about whether it's HOP or... whatever.
It's not HOP or anything, it's HOP AND. Just about anything you're doing can be made better with HOP.
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
28 Sept 2026
Improving Your Continuous Improvement, with HOP!
HOP - it's not just for safety!
Let's talk about how applying HOP to our continuous improvement efforts can help us to overcome some of the struggles we have in this area.
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
Thanks!
21 Sept 2026
Jason Kunz and Steve Talk Engagement and More
Jason Kunz is a highly regarded speaker, trainer, EHS professional, and all-around great guy. In this episode, Jason and I talk about one of his favorite topics, engagement.
Jason is one of the best to discuss this topic and more, so give it a listen.
If you want to learn more about Jason and the services he offers. check him out at https://www.kunzcompany.com/ (https://www.kunzcompany.com/)
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
Thanks!
14 Sept 2026
Safety First! Or, Safety First?
"Safety first!"
Right? or is it just a slogan we use to make ourselves feel good?
You are probably not surprised that I believe it's the latter.
So, then, let's stop talking about HOP as a safety initiative, and start looking at it as something that can be effective at improving every aspect of our business.
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
Thanks!
7 Sept 2026
A Chat With Sam Goodman, aka The HOP Nerd
Sam Goodman is an accomplished HOP practitioner, author, speaker, trainer, and all-around good dude. He does a fantastic job of simplifying HOP ideas so that they are easily and effectively applied in the workplace. I had the opportunity recently to have a wide-ranging chat with Sam, that I hope you'll enjoy.
Want to learn more about Sam and what he does? Check him out at
https://www.thehopnerd.com/ (https://www.thehopnerd.com/)
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
Thanks!
31 Aug 2026
Error is Normal - So What?
HOP principle #1 is "Error is normal". So, what does that mean, and more importantly, how do I demonstrate that belief through my actions?
I have some thoughts...
I'd love to hear your feedback and any suggestions for future episodes. You can DM me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-scott-65059a9/)
You can also email me at Steve@HOPImprovement.com (mailto:Steve@HOPImprovement.com).
Thanks!
21 Aug 2026
Welcome to the Show!
Welcome to the first episode of "Not Just Another Damn Safety Podcast"!
In this episode, I'll simply introduce myself, tell you what to expect from this podcast, and who might find it interesting.
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