HOW WE CAN HELP
Sam can help you take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level.
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The HOP Nerd LLC is an independent Human & Organizational Performance consultancy service offering flexibility, passion, and know-how to help your organization begin, or go further on its HOP journey. Sam Goodman works with clients throughout industry - providing services to organizations operating in manufacturing, healthcare, construction, oil & gas, mining, power generation, utilities, and more - focusing on operationalizing HOP, improving safety, and creating sustainability along the way.
What is HUMAN AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE?
At it's core, Human & Organizational Performance is a fundamental shift in how we view people – it is the move away from viewing people as a problem to be managed, and the shift towards viewing people as problem solvers. HOP is an operating philosophy that teaches us that error is normal, blame fixes nothing, context drives behavior, learning is vital, how we react matters, and that organizational approaches and tactics counter to these beliefs often move us away from the so needed learnings we require to innovate and improve, and hinder our ability to be transformational leaders.
HOP IS Built on 5 key principles
Error is normal
Blame fixes nothing
Context drives behavior
Learning is vital
Leadership response matters
Our Approach focuses on operationalizing HOP through 10 actionable ideas...
Start from a place of trust
Do things with people
Learn deliberately & often from those nearest to the work
Pain points are starting points
Become obsessed with the things that matter
More tools, less rules
Stop trying to comply (or punish) your way to excellence
Redefine safe
Give up on "safety fortunetelling"
Embrace humanity
What We Provide
Consulting & Strategy
Education & Training
Executive Coaching
Learning Teams
Post Event Learning
Assessment
Safety Consultation
Ongoing Advisement
Speaking & Special Events
Special Projects & Bespoke Solutions
SAM
GUTER MANN
"Der HOP-Nerd"
Human and Organizational Performance Consultant
At the helm of The HOP Nerd LLC is its founder and consultant, Sam Goodman. With decades of experience in the field of safety, risk management, and performance improvement, Sam is a leading voice in Human and Organizational Performance. He holds a deep passion for empowering organizations to create safe and high-performing work environments.
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Sam Goodman's journey into the world of HOP began when he recognized the limitations of traditional safety and performance management approaches. Determined to effect real change, he immersed himself in studying and applying HOP principles. Sam's unique combination of technical expertise, practical experience, and dedication to continuous learning has positioned him as a trusted advisor to numerous organizations across various industries.