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Adherance to laid down procedures and controls can save lives and business reputation. An aligned team, effective communication and innovative mitigation strategies are critical for proper execution. #Training #teamwork #controls #communication

Power of silence yield more power than words and is a tools for a successful management in airport or airline operations. Read this interesting article by OffRoadPilots. https://lnkd.in/eQ5cMDNP #Airports #Airlines #Aviation #qualityassurance #safetymanagementsystems #safety #learning

Keeping people in the transport industry safe from harm is always challenging, take a look at this months IKON insights and discover how we can empower those in this industry to keep themselves and their passengers safe.

How not to do service management

✈️ Navigating the Challenges of the Turnaround Coordination ✈️ Ground handling turnaround coordinators play a critical role in ensuring flights are on time and operations run smoothly. However, the job comes with its unique set of challenges. Here are some common issues and effective solutions: 1. Tight Schedules & Coordination:  Coordinating multiple teams within a short timeframe can lead to delays. A good solution would be implementing advanced scheduling software and real-time communication tools can streamline coordination, ensuring everyone is on the same page. 2. Communication Breakdowns:  Miscommunication between teams can cause operational hiccups. How to fix? Establishing clear communication protocols and regular briefings can minimize misunderstandings and keep operations seamless. 3. Resource Management: Limited resources can lead to bottlenecks in operations. Utilizing predictive analytics to forecast demand and allocate resources efficiently can help mitigate resource constraints. Luckily, there are a bunch of software options available today. 4. Safety Compliance:  Ensuring safety regulations are met without causing delays. There is no way around this one! Continuous training and adopting safety management systems can enhance compliance and operational efficiency. 5. Handling Unforeseen Events:  Weather changes or technical issues can disrupt schedules. Being one step ahead means developing contingency plans and maintaining flexibility can help adapt to unexpected challenges quickly. By addressing these challenges with innovative solutions, ground handling turnaround coordinators can enhance efficiency and maintain smooth and safe operations. Let's continue to support these unsung heroes of the aviation industry! 🌟 👉 Join the conversation: How do you tackle these challenges in your operations? Share your insights and experiences in the comments below! #Aviation #GroundHandling #Efficiency #Teamwork #Innovation #GACavaition

Figure illustrates an action plan and business case for the “quick ground turnaround” theme of a low-cost airline. This theme was core to the low total cost customer value proposition. It would contribute to on-time departures and arrivals that would increase satisfaction among customers, leading to future revenue increases. It also would enable the company to reduce costs by operating with fewer planes and flight crews than competitive airlines, so that it could offer lower fares to attract price-sensitive customers while still earning profits and a return on investment above its cost of capital.  The figure shows the intangible assets required to enable the strategy: new skills for the ramp agent, an improved information system, and the alignment of the ground crew to the strategy. The middle of the figure shows the Balanced Scorecard of measures and targets for the strategic objectives in the strategy map. The right side of the figure identifies the strategic initiatives and the costs required to achieve the targets established in the scorecard. The company has identified eight initiatives—each affecting one or two objectives—and all eight initiatives are necessary for the strategy to succeed. If one is deleted, a critical objective will be missed and the chain of cause-and-effect relationships will be broken. For example, ground crew training and a new crew scheduling system might be introduced, but if the ground crew does not understand how it fits in (communications program) or does not have incentives to improve organizational performance (employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP), then the strategy will fail. Thus, the figure shows how the strategic theme for fast ground turnaround requires aligned capabilities for intangible assets and a complete set of strategic initiatives. #ManagementStrategic

During my service year, I learnt something important about how Airport operations work. Airplanes can't take off or touchdown without a clearance from the control tower. Regardless of how skillful, gifted or experienced the Pilot is, he's obliged to take directives before makes flight and landing decisions. As imperative as communication is to successful daily operations of an airport so it is with organisational growth. When the vision and goal isn't clear enough to any member of the team, the level productivity of such employee will be stagnated. If there is already an open line of communication in your company, then how clear is it? Is it clear enough for your employees to run with? And is it accessible enough for the management to take action on. The touchdown and speed rate of the aircraft on the runway is determined by the information garnered from the tower controllers. It is dangerous (likely impossible) for a Pilot to make a touchdown without a clearance from the tower. Like the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work. It crucial for an organisation to have an open line of communication. And if this already exist, is there an existing metric to gauge the clarity if the message delivered? #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #organisationaldevelopment

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Annual Safety Review 2024. This document is analyzing the safety performance of the European aviation system in 2023. Highlights of the report include a significant recovery in air traffic, reaching 95% of 2019 levels, and the absence of global fatal accidents in commercial air transport flights operated by EASA member countries.

Airline Safety Checklists: A Model for Business Excellence Why should businesses consider adopting practices similar to airline safety checklists? Here are 3 key reasons: Consistency: Checklists ensure critical steps are never missed, regardless of who's performing the task. This standardization leads to reliable, high-quality outcomes. Completeness: By methodically covering all aspects of a process, checklists help prevent oversights and reduce errors, especially in complex operations. Attention to Detail: Like in aviation, small details in business can have big impacts. Checklists foster a culture of precision and thoroughness. Implementing checklist protocols can enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and drive continuous improvement in your organization. What are your thoughts on applying this aviation-inspired approach to business?

🚨 Global Aviation Grounding: A Lesson in IT Risk Management 🚨 Your airfreight shipments are at risk!!! Right now, the aviation industry faces an unprecedented crisis with a critical IT system malfunctioned, leading to a global grounding of airplanes. The root cause? A seemingly small driver issue in a widely used system. The Problem: A minor driver malfunction caused major disruptions. Every installation now requires a manual update, which will take considerable time to implement globally. The Oversight: In the pursuit of convenience and speed, redundancy was overlooked. This decision has highlighted a significant flaw in risk management practices. Key Takeaways: Redundancy Matters: While efficiency is crucial, it should never come at the cost of reliability. Implementing robust backup systems is essential. Risk Management: Proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies are vital in IT system design and implementation. Manual Interventions: Automating updates and having scalable solutions can prevent such widespread issues in the future. Moving Forward: As we work through the painstaking process of updating each installation manually, it's a stark reminder of the importance of balancing convenience with comprehensive risk management. This incident is a critical learning opportunity for IT professionals across all sectors. Let's use this experience to reinforce the value of thorough planning and robust system design. The safety and reliability of our global infrastructure depend on it. https://lnkd.in/efb_MZ8v #IT #RiskManagement #Aviation #Technology #SystemUpdate #Redundancy #CrisisManagement #LessonsLearned #supplychain #logistics #risk #procurement