Learning Communities

At What Works Institute, we believe that members should lead the way in shaping our communities. Our role is to support this vision by providing expertise, facilitating collaboration, and fostering innovative thinking to advance the future of Environmental, Health, and Safety. 

Join practical, peer-led groups focused on today’s toughest EHS challenges

Each Learning Community meets every other month for a 90-minute, member-led session. These groups are open to members based on tier and designed to deliver practical learning, honest conversation, and what works. 

Interested in joining a Learning Community? Connect with us to become part of a collaborative network driving practical EHS solutions. 

How It Works

Format: 90-minute sessions every other month
Led by Members: Peer-driven, practical conversations
Open Access: Participation depends on membership tier
Apply Anytime: We’ll help connect you with the groups that fit your needs

Topic Based

  • Explore real-world applications of AI to improve safety and risk management. Learn how to integrate AI into EHS systems and decision-making.

    Topics: predictive analytics, NLP, EHS automation, SIF prevention, executive training.

  • Focus on creating cultures where people are empowered to act and improve. Adapt to generational shifts and evolving workforce needs.

    Topics: leadership, engagement, generational change, critical thinking, trust-building

  • For senior EHS leaders tackling strategic, future-facing challenges. Learn from peers, surface trends, and navigate uncertainty.

    Topics: foresight, ESG, leadership, crisis response, intelligent systems

  • Bring together people-first topics like SIF prevention, mental health, and neurodiversity. Build more inclusive, effective EHS strategies.

    Topics: HOP, psychosocial risk, burnout, harm definitions, inclusive design

  • Redefine how we measure safety. Shift toward risk-informed, human-centered, and actionable metrics.

    Topics: lagging vs. leading indicators, alternative metrics, AI/data integration, real-time monitoring

  • Learn how neurodiversity shows up in safety culture, work design, and communication.

    Topics: inclusive leadership, cognitive diversity, accommodations, sensory design, stigma reduction

Industry Focused

  • Focused on safety in biotech and pharma. Discuss the latest trends, regulatory challenges, and innovations shaping the field.

    Topics: vivarium operations, viral vectors, facility design, benchmarking, safety tech

  • Designed for EHS leaders in the utilities sector. Share challenges and strategies across power, water, and energy delivery organizations.

    Topics: EHS technology, field service safety, lone worker risk, excavation and trenching, climate-related risks, falls from height, system reliability, and more. 

  • Built for EHS leaders in retail, logistics, and distribution. Share strategies for keeping teams safe across stores, warehouses, and delivery networks.

    Topics: ergonomics, high-turnover risk, safety training, in-store incidents, contractor management

Regional Outlooks

  • Tailored to the unique safety needs of regions like Latin America, Canada, and Europe. Build localized strategies and regional learning networks.

    Topics: regional regulations, language and culture, natural hazards, resource constraints

  • Stay ahead of federal and state regulations, with a focus on California. Track developments and shape compliance strategies together.

    Topics: Cal/OSHA, EPA, enforcement trends, global public health, real-time updates