Looking over the last 12 to 18 months, one thing is apparent to me: Things will get harder before they get easier. In my opinion, we need an ecosystemic, or holistic approach to make decent progress to address the increasing number of challenges in front of us.

Success has come when the other parties that influence or drive our members’ operational practices are well engaged.

In my last job, we had an approach called “Outside In” which was about learning about what goes on around you. It was recognising that we don’t have all the answers but by looking outside you might find the solutions.

Last year, I attended a Log Transport Safety Council meeting,...