Derrick Davis’ Post

Don't miss out on this month’s insightful #AINsight column from our CEO, Sheryl Barden, CAM. In it, she explains: 💰 How to calculate the high cost of pilot turnover (e.g., replacing a G650 pilot could cost up to $700,000 in the first year!) 📈 How to highlight retention as a significant business risk to the enterprise. 📊 The top five reasons why employees leave, and where compensation fits into the picture. 🏆 Why building a positive work environment is critical to retaining and attracting top talent. Once you read it, we hope you’ll share it with your aviation leadership team, reporting executive and enterprise leaders. 🤝 At API, we’re here to support your journey toward building a thriving and resilient aviation workplace. #Leadership #HR #BizAv #Aviation #WorkforceCulture #Retention #EmployerOfChoice #BusinessRisk

Commercial pilots bring a unique set of skills—discipline, decision-making under pressure, leadership, and global exposure. But where can these talents take someone outside of the cockpit? What industries or roles do you think align well with the experience of a pilot who’s looking to transition from flying to new professional challenges? I’d love to hear from those who have seen this transition or have ideas on where the aviation mindset can thrive beyond the skies. What paths are out there for pilots looking to make a bigger impact? Let’s discuss! #CareerTransition #AviationSkills #ProfessionalGrowth #NewHorizons

THE REALITY (STRESS) OF DECISION MAKING No discussion about decision-making is complete without mentioning Captain Sullenberger, who landed US flight 1549 on the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, saving countless lives (Recreated in the movie "Sully"). Imagine the stress he endured making that split-second decision. https://lnkd.in/gFim3WFd At work, leaders face the burden of difficult decisions daily. Despite thorough thought, consultation, and risk management, outcomes are uncertain. Decisions can go wrong, and sometimes, there's no possibility for course correction. Leaders must learn to live with the stress and burden of their decisions, gradually coming to terms with this reality. Thoughts please. #Leadership #DecisionMaking #StressManagement #RiskManagement #selfleadership #asishdatta

Top leaders' financial focus demands conformance to budget and schedule which results an environment that generates huge pressure to take all kinds of shortcuts. This is a type of abusive relationship that produces a dysfunctional corporate culture that cannot be repaired by those who created it. https://lnkd.in/e-XCpchP #lean #leanhealthcare #leanmanufacturing #leanleadership #leanthinking #leantransformation #CEO #management #leadership #business #leanmanagement #respectforpeople #leansixsigma #kaizen #tps #leanconstruction #agile #Toyota #TPS #leaders #classicalmanagement #change #reallean #fakelean #leadershipdevelopment #innovation #Boeing #boeing737max 

What does it take to be a pilot? The best pilots are leaders. But they're also problem-solvers, decision-makers and communicators. They thrive in procedure, processes and protocol - but equally are comfortable with lateral through, quick choices and high situational awareness. To be a pilot, you need to be able to thrive under any conditions. If that's what you're looking for, you need a partner who knows how to find them✈️ #airlines #pilot #aviationrecruitment #pilotrecruitment

What has been wrong with Boeing? How could a revolving door of CEOs help fix Boeing's quality and safety CULTURE? What do you think? https://lnkd.in/dtEkFnB7 #operationalexcellence #leadership #changemanagement #quality #safetyfirst

'Get-there-itis' is a potentially critical issue in aviation where pilots prioritize reaching the destination over safety. Similarly, in organizations, continuation bias occurs when sticking to the original plan despite changing conditions. The determination to adhere to the initial course can lead to overlooking necessary changes. #leadership

Are there lessons for business in this? You bet! These organizations are world class because they apply the same discipline that it takes to do this safely to organizational processes: leader standard work, KPIs, training, communications, clear chain of command, and others. https://lnkd.in/duf66SVb

Automotive sector is addressing some of the issues in this case with the new revision of APQP and Control plan. 1. Make leadership accountable for safety and quality of the product and manufacturing process. 2. Analyze and address the risk of the project. 3. Identify and control high risk suppliers. 4. Plan and have enough capacity internally and through the entire supply chain. 5. Document rework and repair and keep traceability records. 6. Maintain a separate control plan for rework performed in an alternate process. 7. Reenter reworked product at the point it was rejected for reinspection. 8. Keep tight control on safety and pass through characteristics. 9. Review lessons learned and implement corrective and preventive actions, specially systemic root causes like lack of safety and quality culture. 10. Do a read across for other products and processes with potential for similar risks. I probably missed some points, but there are lessons learned for all sectors in this case. Ricardo.

Thank you Kathryn Creedy for diving into the #Boeing case study with me! Boeing's Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of Cultural Decay 🛫 Key Learnings: 🔴 A culture obsessed with short-term profits over quality/safety can destroy even the mightiest of companies. 🚨 Dismissing whistleblowers and safety experts is a recipe for disaster. An open culture that welcomes feedback is crucial. 📏 True accountability at the leadership level is necessary to overhaul a rotten culture. Golden parachutes for failed executives perpetuate the problem. ⛑ Restoring engineering rigor and the "safety first" philosophy is vital for Boeing to regain its former reputation for excellence. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ejRkkemy Apple: https://lnkd.in/eqMU6qMj #Boeing #Aviation #AirlineSafety #CorporateCulture #Leadership #Accountability #737MAX #Whistleblower