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Jake Fletcher

Jake Fletcher

Jake Fletcher served as a senior leader on the U.S. Air Force’s RED HORSE well drilling training program. He’s currently a captain in the Reserves, and pursing opportunities in the drilling industry. Contact him jacob.william.fletcher@gmail.com.

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mentoring leaders in the drilling industry

In Your Job, Your Company, a Legacy to ‘the Next Guy’

Are You Preparing Person Who Replaces You?
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Jake Fletcher
March 14, 2023
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The next man or woman who fills your role can benefit from training, an hand-off with intention.


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hiring into the drilling industry

When Hiring Crews, Do You Look Beyond Pre-Qualifications?

Job Guidelines Can Sometimes Exclude Good Candidates
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Jake Fletcher
February 10, 2023
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Having standards for filling a position helps; but if that’s all you look for, you may miss good candidates.


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communication in the construction and drilling industry

Vision and Audience: Communication for Construction Pros

Understanding How Teams Receive Messages Helps Motivation
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Jake Fletcher
January 13, 2023
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Drafting, review, feedback all critical to effective messaging to any team, from drillers to office workers.


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drilling team-building end phase

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 5: Ending

‘Ending’ Phase Seeks Feedback and Gives Recognition
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Jake Fletcher
December 13, 2022
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In ‘ending’ phase, crews finalize project, give and receive feedback, and get the recognition they deserve.


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cohesive drilling team

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 4: Performing

‘Performing’ Phase Tests Crews against Real Tasks
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Jake Fletcher
November 23, 2022
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In ‘performing’ phase, crew executes on real tasks, while continuing to evaluate and improve.


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team building in the drilling industry

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 3: Norming

In ‘Norm’ Phase, Teams Explore Trust, Accountability
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Jake Fletcher
October 18, 2022
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‘Norm’ phase allows developing teams to explore trust and hold each other accountable.


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storming stage of team building

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 2: Storming

In ‘Storm’ Phase, Leaders Harness Passions toward a Goal
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Jake Fletcher
September 14, 2022
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Like boiling water, the ‘storm’ phase can roil a team, but leaders harness those passions toward the job goal.


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communication with drilling team

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 1: Forming

Formation State Sets a Crew’s Purpose, Direction
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Jake Fletcher
August 10, 2022
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Whether your team drills holes or supports those who do, the formation phase sets the purpose and direction.


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keeping composure on stressful drilling jobs

Keeping Your Cool on High-Stress Drilling, Construction Jobs

Time to Talk about Leadership and Keeping Composure
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Jake Fletcher
July 22, 2022
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Running heavy equipment like drill rigs, or managing those who do, requires composure under pressure. 


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feedback

Building a Drilling, Construction Team? Try Feedback

Giving, Receiving Criticism Important for Growth
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Jake Fletcher
June 17, 2022
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Teams that find effective ways to give, receive feedback and unleash their potential for growth.


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