In this inspiring keynote from The Reliability Conference, Terrence O'Hanlon argues that reliability is not merely a department or a job title, but a choice that lives in every decision and plan. O'Hanlon explores the critical intersection of leadership, culture, and asset management, highlighting how a focus on "why" we do reliability leads to safer work environments and significant cost reductions.

He introduces the Uptime Elements framework as a roadmap for success, emphasizing that leadership is the leading indicator for culture, and culture is the leading indicator for performance. From the startling safety statistics of maintenance technicians to the concept of the "trim tab"—small shifts that move massive ships—this talk provides a strategic call to action for empowering frontline workers and realizing a future of zero deaths and zero breakdowns.