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‘Norm’ phase allows developing teams to explore trust and hold each other accountable.

Raise your hand if you became lead driller when the lead driller called in sick one day. There’s a better way.

‘Predictive analytics’ can help drilling, construction firms make more educated, and lasting, hiring choices.

Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool discussion. This month, he gets into using jacks and casing rings.

The year ends before you know it. Revisit what you charge for your services.

Checklists, signs, leadership and training all feed into safety culture, buy-in from drill crews up to owners.

Like boiling water, the ‘storm’ phase can roil a team, but leaders harness those passions toward the job goal.

Drilling and construction companies can strive for commitment, not just compliance, and reap the benefits.

Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks about casing spears.

Many manufacturers and suppliers offer drilling fluids training that can have a direct effect on success rates.