Nuclear professionals share how to promote strong safety cultures: the IAEA's school on leadership for safety

Leadership for nuclear safety and the development of a strong safety culture within organizations requires creating a space for open and meaningful discussions between nuclear professionals with different backgrounds, said participants of the School of Nuclear and Radiological Leadership for Safety, held in Ankara, Turkey from 22 April to 3 May 2019. Safety leadership is particularly important in nuclear and radiological work environments, in both routine and emergency situations, owing to their inherent complexities. The IAEA's school on leadership for safety helps early- to mid-career nuclear and radiation professionals develop the skills they need to lead for safety throughout their careers. A total of 29 professionals from regulatory bodies, nuclear operators and technical organizations from 14 countries participated in the course. They analysed case studies, conducted exercises, took part in discussions and listened to invited experts' presentations on nuclear and radiation safety, including emergency preparedness. The course was held in the framework of an IAEA technical cooperation project on enhancing capacity building activities in European nuclear and radiation safety organizations for the safe operation of facilities.