From 8 to 12 February, 2021, an online Nuclear Leadership and Safety Culture training workshop was held. It was organized by the World Association of Nuclear Operators (hereinafter – WANO) together with SE “Khelnytskyi NPP” and SE “Rivne NPP”. Chornobyl NPP at this event was represented by Senior Inspector of NPPs Operation – Oleksandr Pichkur, and Section Supervisor of the Decommissioning Shop – Vasyl Yezan. Also the participants included representatives from the South-Ukraine NPP, Zaporizhzhia NPP, and co-organizers.

The workshop agenda covered the issues of safety culture, leadership, coaching, HR management, staff motivation and incentive, work time management and other relevant topics.

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Oleksandr Pichkur noted that the workshop was very useful and was arranged in the easy-to-use format when each day listening to theoretical material was finished by practical exercises: «With my colleague we have found a lot of new information, especially regarding the expanded definition of the safety culture at nuclear enterprises.».

On the other hand, Vasyl Yezan emphasized that, in his opinion, it would be more efficient to hold such workshops not remotely, because the group tasks were involved: «However, under the quarantine restrictions, the online format was also helpful, particularly for managers who were interested in gaining new knowledge. Practical exercises were fulfilled at a good level.»