Can we not develop our own process? Why do we need outside consultants?
Some companies do attempt to create their own behavior-based safety process. Our experience suggests that only 20-30% of those are successful at creating the kind of employee involvement that they are looking for. Many companies find that they can implement an effective behavior-based safety process more quickly and more effectively with outside help. Experienced consultants help organizations avoid potential pitfalls and false starts that can be difficult to overcome. Outside expertise is especially important to organizations that have logistical challenges, trust issues, or other potential barriers to implementation.