Kris Callen in Qatar
This week I was in Qatar visiting Qatar Energy, a great lunch and learn with Shell, seeing old friends with Gulf Drilling International, and making some new friends as well. I met this red guy along the way! The energy…
Planning Drives Performance
Planning drives performance... Here is Jason White facilitating a planning meeting on the rig. These moments may look simple, but they set the tone for safe and efficient operations. When leaders take the time to pause, align the team, and…
Great Leadership Starts with Belief
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;…
Safe and Efficient Operations Is Never Just a Checklist
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…
Happy Independence Day Indonesia
🇮🇩 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…
Devendra (Raj) Rajcoomar, our VP of Operations, leads by example
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…
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2025
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.…
Write Effective Policy, Procedure & JSA
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
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…
The Impact of Simple and Profound Moments
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…