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Leadership tips for drilling professionals from Capt. Jake Fletcher, an experienced driller and former senior leader for the U.S. Air Force’s RED HORSE well drilling training program.

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Drilling Project Strategy and How Lack of it Leads to Poor Decisions

Best Strategies Balance a Budget, Scope and Schedule
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Jake Fletcher
March 12, 2021
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Good leaders take a clear-headed approach to balancing schedule, scope and budget to achieve the best results.


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Working as Part of a Drilling Crew when You’ve Led One

Previous Leadership Comes with Responsibility to be Good Follower
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Jake Fletcher
February 17, 2021
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Previous leaders have a responsibility to set aside ego and follow, but also offer criticism when needed.


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How Drillers can Add Adaptive Leadership to their Toolbox

Regardless of What a Team Does, It’s Still Made Up of People
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Jake Fletcher
January 15, 2021
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Teams, regardless of purpose, are made up of people with different needs, communication styles.


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U.S. Air Force's RED HORSE well drilling training program

How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite

Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk
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Jake Fletcher
November 27, 2020
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If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.
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