When Hiring Drilling Crews, Do You Look Beyond Pre-Qualifications? Job Guidelines Can Sometimes Exclude Good Candidates Jake Fletcher February 10, 2023 No Comments Having standards for filling a position helps; but if that’s all you look for, you may miss good candidates.Read More
Vision and Audience: Communication for Construction Pros Understanding How Teams Receive Messages Helps Motivation Jake Fletcher January 13, 2023 No Comments Drafting, review, feedback all critical to effective messaging to any team, from drillers to office workers.Read More
Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 5: Ending ‘Ending’ Phase Seeks Feedback and Gives Recognition Jake Fletcher December 13, 2022 No Comments In ‘ending’ phase, crews finalize project, give and receive feedback, and get the recognition they deserve.Read More
Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 4: Performing ‘Performing’ Phase Tests Crews against Real Tasks Jake Fletcher November 23, 2022 No Comments In ‘performing’ phase, crew executes on real tasks, while continuing to evaluate and improve.Read More
Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 3: Norming In ‘Norm’ Phase, Teams Explore Trust, Accountability Jake Fletcher October 18, 2022 No Comments ‘Norm’ phase allows developing teams to explore trust and hold each other accountable.Read More
Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 2: Storming In ‘Storm’ Phase, Leaders Harness Passions toward a Goal Jake Fletcher September 14, 2022 No Comments Like boiling water, the ‘storm’ phase can roil a team, but leaders harness those passions toward the job goal.Read More
Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 1: Forming Formation State Sets a Crew’s Purpose, Direction Jake Fletcher August 10, 2022 No Comments Whether your team drills holes or supports those who do, the formation phase sets the purpose and direction.Read More
Keeping Your Cool on High-Stress Drilling, Construction Jobs Time to Talk about Leadership and Keeping Composure Jake Fletcher July 22, 2022 No Comments Running heavy equipment like drill rigs, or managing those who do, requires composure under pressure. Read More
Building a Drilling, Construction Team? Try Feedback Giving, Receiving Criticism Important for Growth Jake Fletcher June 17, 2022 No Comments Teams that find effective ways to give, receive feedback and unleash their potential for growth.Read More
Motivation in Tough Drilling, Construction Leadership Roles Rebuilding a Faltering Team has its Challenges Jake Fletcher May 20, 2022 No Comments Rebuilding a faltering team? Have a good basic framework and remember it’s not about you.Read More