Great leadership starts with belief. The book, Commit To Safe and Efficient Operations, by Kris Callen, reminds us that when managers truly believe in their people, performance goes beyond expectations. Employees who feel trusted and valued don’t just complete tasks;…
At The Callen Group, safe and efficient operations is never just a checklist; it’s daily conversations. On Independence Day in Indonesia, the offshore team gathered to commemorate by raising the national flag on the rig. One main risk identified was…
???????? Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! Ronnie Birse and The Callen Group had the opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and spirit of the Indonesian people this past weekend. At The Callen Group, we are proud to work alongside teams in…
From strategy meetings to engaging with the offshore team, Devendra (Raj) Rajcoomar, our VP of Operations, leads by example. Whether he's suited up for a boardroom briefing or fully geared on-site, Raj embodies what The Callen Group stands for: Visible…
The Callen Group is proud to support OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2025, taking place August 11–17. This annual event celebrates the success of workplace safety and health programs, while sharing practical ideas to keep workers safe and operations efficient.…
Policies, procedures, and JSAs are only as effective as the people who use them. At The Callen Group, we often say, 'Write for the frontline, not the courtroom.' If your documentation is only understandable to lawyers, you’ve missed the mark,…
The Journey in Indonesia has Begun: Ronnie Birse delivered the first of several Safety Leadership Workshops for one of our clients in Indonesia, kicking off an important journey toward strengthening their safety and leadership culture. These sessions were focused on…
Sometimes, the perks of this work are as simple and as profound as moments like this. Behind every operation lies a team committed to safety and efficiency. Every decision we make impacts not just the success of the project, but…
Click the Link and Take the Adventure: 5bfa322c410bbc8dc2cf2d187edd4cbe.original Some days, going to work means jumping in the car. Other days… it means hopping on a boat and heading out to sea. That’s life when you’re supporting offshore drilling operations. Early…
Control the Behavior, Not the Outcome... In high-risk environments, the difference between safe and unsafe comes down to one thing: behavior. As Kris Callen puts it, “The moment we commit the at-risk behavior, the outcome is out of our control.…
After 20 years of working with clients involved in high-risk operations around the globe, Kris founded The Callen Group in April 2017 in order to focus solely on developing and promoting high-performing operational cultures that lead to safe and efficient operations.
He founded Performance Coaching International, served as president from 2005 – 2009, was Senior Vice President at The REACH Group from 2009 – 2017, and is a highly respected Senior Leadership and Safety Facilitator. In addition, he was highly involved in the mergers of Global Marine and SantaFe, Hercules, and TODCO as well as Talisman’s North Sea Operations transfer from Total. Kris remains on the cutting edge of advances in the area of behavioral safety, predominately in the Oil and Gas Sector.
Kris’ career has taken him to 90 countries training over 35,000 people. He has been intimately involved with the development and implementation of Behavioral Safety Processes with Enterprise Offshore, Orion Drilling, Hercules Offshore, as well as the former GlobalSantaFe which is now Transocean. In 2019 Kris authored the book “Commit to Safe and Efficient Operations” published by PennWell. This book outlines a clear roadmap for bringing many cultures together and simplifying the safety tools that are used day in and out.
Kris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees from Belhaven University, Jackson Mississippi, in Accounting and in Business Administration. He is passionate about creating a performance culture where safety and efficiency go hand in hand. He currently divides his time between Lafayette, Louisiana, Tampa, Florida, and Houston, Texas, and has four grown sons: Braxton, Taylor, Joshua, and Noah.
