That’s a wrap on Workshop #2 in Jakarta! This program focused on strengthening leadership and reinforcing a culture where safety and performance go hand in hand. Thank you to all who participated - you are driving positive change every day.…
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... 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. 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…
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.
