‘Locker Room’ Soundtrack Can Set the Tone for Drilling Jobs Music Motivates Pro Sports Teams, Why not Drill Crews? Jake Fletcher July 13, 2021 No Comments Used strategically, like at the end of tailgate meetings, music can help teams build cohesion and productivity.Read More
Leadership vs. Project Management on Drilling Projects Managers Benefit from Leader Traits Like Relationship Building Jake Fletcher June 15, 2021 No Comments From relationship building to public speaking, leadership skills can benefit project managers.Read More
A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction Jake Fletcher May 11, 2021 No Comments Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.Read More
Welcome to My Drilling Company, Have a Shirt Little Things Like a Free Logo Polo can Help New Hires Feel Valued Jake Fletcher April 21, 2021 No Comments Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.Read More
Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to Poor Decisions Best Strategies Balance a Budget, Scope and Schedule Jake Fletcher March 12, 2021 No Comments Good leaders take a clear-headed approach to balancing schedule, scope and budget to achieve the best results.Read More
Working as Part of a Drilling Crew when You’ve Led One Previous Leadership Comes with Responsibility to be Good Follower Jake Fletcher February 17, 2021 No Comments Previous leaders have a responsibility to set aside ego and follow, but also offer criticism when needed.Read More
How Drillers can Add Adaptive Leadership to their Toolbox Regardless of What a Team Does, It’s Still Made Up of People Jake Fletcher January 15, 2021 No Comments Teams, regardless of purpose, are made up of people with different needs, communication styles.Read More
How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk Jake Fletcher November 27, 2020 No Comments If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.Read More