Celebrating a successful CRM Bootcamp with Deloitte and Vale in Brazil
We’re excited to share the success of our recent Critical Risk Management (CRM) Bootcamp held for the Vale team in Brazil.
The event marks a highlight in the partnership between Forwood Safety, Deloitte and Vale, as Vale seeks to continuously improve its processes towards safer and more reliable operations.
Read on for an overview of the CRM Bootcamp and watch the videos to see the Forwood, Deloitte and Vale teams in action.
Meet the Forwood Bootcamp team
Forwood Safety’s Bootcamp team led by Meagan Hirning, Head of Client Success, Izabela Balbino, Client Success Manager, Donna Chapman, Head CRM Coach, Junior Simoes, CRM Coach, Pedro Andrade, CRM Coach, Fab da Silva CRM Coach and co-facilitator, and Gold Certified Implementation Partner David Watson, Director of NeuroLead, delivered Forwood’s message of eliminating fatalities through robust Critical Risk Management to the Vale Team.
Forwood’s message was amplified by the passion and precision of local interpreters Breno Longhi and Gabriel Lima. Their deep alignment with the values of Critical Risk Management helped to make the sessions accessible, engaging and impactful.
Meet Deloitte
As part of our Partner CRM Certification Program, a team from Deloitte joined with Forwood in presenting at the CRM Bootcamp.
Our Partner CRM Certification Program is an exciting initiative that enables our trusted partners to deliver our Critical Risk Management program with expertise, scalability and localisation.
The Deloitte team focused on Project Management and Change Management as they worked towards accreditation to conduct their own CRM Bootcamps in the future.
Forwood and Deloitte teams at CRM Bootcamp, Mina de Fábrica, Brazil
Meet Vale
Vale is a pioneering global mining company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A leading producer of iron ore, pellets and nickel, Vale has operations in over 20 countries that encompass mining, logistics, energy, and research.
Believing a responsible and conscious management approach will attain production and financial goals, Vale strives to become a benchmark in safer and more sustainable mining, putting life and safety above all else.
The Vale team is led by Franzé Fechine whose leadership has been instrumental in driving the CRM program forward at Vale. His commitment to deploying CRM across operations and advocating for a culture of leadership accountability in Critical Risk Management is shaping a transformative culture within the organisation.
Franzé Fechine presenting on the importance of CRM, Mina de Fábrica, Brazil
Inside the Transformative CRM Bootcamp
Over 30 operational and safety professionals from Vale’s South American operations gathered at Mina de Fábrica for five days of intensive Critical Risk Management theory and practical application in the field.
The CRM Bootcamp took participants on a journey of understanding what Critical Risk Management is, how it works, and why Vale has introduced the program.
Primarily, CRM Bootcamps empower participants with the confidence to continue using CRM in their organisation once the bootcamp has ended, giving momentum to the CRM deployment.
Interactive exercises focused on role playing, risk identification, and learning the CRM app allow participants the opportunity to practice and hone their skills of leadership in the field before heading out on site to practically apply their new knowledge. All who attend report they appreciate and enjoy the experience.
At the Mina de Fábrica Bootcamp, the Forwood team’s teachings were further enhanced by Vale’s and Deloitte’s presentations on their safety simplification initiatives, change management program to roll out CRM to the operational users, and program governance.
Vale Multipliers
Learning & Applying Critical Risk Management
From day one, the Vale team were immersed in the fundamentals of Forwood’s Critical Risk Management system, learning to identify critical risks and how to mitigate them through effective critical controls.
At its core, best practice Critical Risk Management requires physically verifying that critical controls are in place and effective to eliminate or reduce risk to personnel before work starts. Critical control verifications must be of high quality to ensure controls are working as expected and to identify any gaps. By performing thorough and precise verifications, organisations can identify any gaps or weaknesses in their controls, which might otherwise go unnoticed.
The Forwood team demonstrated how to perform quality verifications, the importance of planning and preparation, and why expertly designed critical control questions are the failsafe method for physically verifying that critical controls are in place and effective.
Putting CRM into practice, the Vale team completed hands-on critical control verifications for top critical risks on site at Mina de Fábrica using the Forwood Critical Risk Management mobile app solution.
Vale’s unwavering commitment to improving safety practices and eliminating fatalities was on show throughout the Bootcamp, aligning with their highest value of Life Matters Most.
The Vale team challenged themselves to go above and beyond in learning effective Critical Risk Management and will use their new-found knowledge to train and empower others across their operations.
Forwood and Vale teams conducting in-field verifications at CRM Bootcamp, Fábrica mine, Brazil
The Vale Perspective
Overwhelmingly, the Vale team found the CRM Bootcamp valuable and insightful. Participants noted how Forwood’s Critical Risk Management system works to enact Vale’s commitment to protecting its people from fatality and serious injury.
“It is closely aligned with Vale’s values, putting safety first, which has led to a reduction in accidents,”
– Graciette Oliveria, Vale“It’s so simple, straightforward, and easily accessible.”
– Larissa Souza, Vale
Other Vale team members were also convinced of the power of effective Critical Risk Management.
“To me, CRM makes perfect sense, I am certain that we will reap good results in having a safe operation, where everyone will return home safe and sound, to be with those we love and who care for us.”
– Elizângela Bento, Vale“From this intensive Bootcamp at Fábrica mine, we’re leaving not only as promoters of this method but also as ambassadors of safety,”
– André Oliveira, Vale
CRM Senior Leadership Sessions
Along with the CRM Bootcamp, the Forwood and Deloitte teams delivered a series of CRM Senior Leadership Sessions with Vale’s senior leaders at its offices in Belo Horizonte, Concordia and Vitoria.
Vale leaders challenged the teams with insightful questions, demonstrating both their investment in the Critical Risk Management process and dedication to Vale’s core value, Life Matters Most.
“It’s an honour to work with leaders so committed to prioritizing safety and achieving meaningful, lasting impact within the organisation,”
– David Watson, Director of NeuroLead.
CRM Leadership Session
Overall, the CRM Bootcamp and leadership sessions cemented the fruitful collaboration between Forwood, Deloitte and Vale, as Vale strives for continuous improvement in safety across its operations.
Forwood is proud to collaborate with Deloitte in the shared mission of eliminating workplace fatalities and serious injuries through effective Critical Risk Management. We are working together to foster safe work environments and look forward to strengthening this partnership to create a safer future for everyone.
As we reflect on the success of this Bootcamp, we’re reminded of the transformative power of collaboration in advancing workplace safety. If you’re inspired by Vale’s commitment to putting life and safety above all else, consider how you can strengthen Critical Risk Management practices within your own organization.
Let’s continue this journey toward a safer future, one critical control at a time.
