Role of Senior Management.ppt

Role of Senior Management EPA Regions 9 10 and The Federal Network for Sustainability 2005 Plan Do Check Act The Role of Management The EMS model is built on the premise that senior management is consistently participating or otherwise involved. There are key points where senior management has a defined role (e.g., Policy, management review). Ongoing support is critical. Specific Expectations of Management Be visible and positive about the message. Show your support through organizational policy, as well as “walk the talk” by your words and actions. Discuss the benefits of using the EMS tool; Most importantly, verbalize how it supports the mission. Be up front and honest about the effort needed for successful implementation. Provide resources (financial, staff, external). Specific Expectations (cont.) Provide moral support, encourage your team, and create a leadership environment that ensures success. The staff should feel that you are in it with them and committed to success. Encourage dialogue among the various offices, units and/or facilities. Try to break down the silos! Share performance results with the workforce. Communicate outside the agency to share experiences and to learn from others. Management Review of EMS EPA Regions 9 10 and The Federal Network for Sustainability 2005 Management Review Separate element in ISO 14001 (4.6), Distinct from checklists or EMS audit, Essential part of continual improvement. Top Management Should Review Continuing suitability of the EMS and policy, EMS audit results and compliance evaluations, Environmental objectives, targets and performance, Status of corrective and preventive actions, Communications with interested parties, Follow-up from previous management reviews, Changing circumstances, Recommendations for improvement. Top Management Considerations Issues resulting from changes in: Products, services, or activities, Technological advances, Legislation, Expectations of stakeholders, Financial circumstance