A management system is a tool an organization uses to collectively manage the different parts of its business. Successful management systems align company expectations across an organization, provide order, support achieving objectives and enable continuous improvement.
At its core, a management system:
Your management system addresses many complexities of your organization, but together, we can ensure your management system is not complicated and is fit-for-purpose.
The approach to managing business through "cause and effect", where one problem is identified and solved with one solution, is not sustainable in modern business. Internal factors like the size of operations paired with external factors such as fluctuating risk levels, and increasing complexity from regulators, customers and internal processes require comprehensive interrelated solutions.
Different motives underlie the introduction of management systems:
Whatever your motive, SPAN can help you develop a custom solution to fit your organizational culture and meet your needs.
A management system can help you:
A management system is the modern solution to constructively manage your affairs and achieve your operational goals. Need help identifying where you are within your management system journey? Use our management system tool to help you evaluate your next steps.
SPAN has developed a 4-Stage Management System implementation model providing simplicity and predictability throughout implementation. Though Management Systems can be difficult to implement, SPAN’s proven approach will significantly increase the likelihood of success. SPAN’s 4-Stage Management System implementation model is tested and proven to:
SPAN's 4-Stage Implementation Process can be applied at any stage to ensure your Management System is complete and effective. SPAN can assist when:
SPAN can help implement custom management systems based on company needs and applicable regulations to be met.
Two of the most common management systems include an Operations Management System (OMS) or a Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS).
Click on the relevant button below to learn more about how to implement either of these systems, depending on your organizations needs:
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Interested in a technology solution to help you easily implement your management system? Check out our Octane Implementation Tools.
Consultant
Consultant
Heather is an environmental professional with expertise in environmental assessments, project management and technical communications. She has worked on commercial, industrial, pipeline, midstream and upstream oil & gas projects throughout Western Canada.
Heather is a skilled coordinator, material developer, and communications specialist with experience in design and stakeholder support for management systems.
Principal
Principal
Alex has spent his career of over twenty years designing, implementing and auditing management systems in pipelines, midstream and upstream oil and gas, along with utilities and municipal operations.
Alex has led the design and implementation of multiple pipeline safety management system and operations management system implementations and supporting processes such as risk management, regulatory management, health & safety, asset integrity, process safety and safety culture.
Alex is a certified management system auditor and supports most SPAN projects as a technical expert and advisor.
Consultant
Consultant
MacKenzie is SPAN’s Operations Manager and a communication, change management and project management expert. She has experience applying these capabilities to management system design, implementation, assurance and training projects.
MacKenzie holds a PROSCI Change Practitioner certification and has experience working directly with industry members, associations, and regulators for the energy industry.
