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RISK ASSESSMENT – What do you believe?

What does your workforce believe is the purpose of a risk assessment?
1.          We do them because we’re told to, so we have something to show if needed (CYA).
2.          We do them because we believe they help keep us safe.

I often ask drilling teams this question. But the real insight comes at the end of the discussion:

“What have we actually been debating—an idea, or just a piece of paper?”

Almost every time, it comes down to the paper.

That’s the gap.

What’s missing isn’t another form, it’s a clear understanding of the purpose behind the Job Safety Analysis process, and a genuine commitment to it.

When teams understand the why, belief follows. And when belief is there, the process becomes something they use—not something they just complete.

That’s how safe and efficient operations become consistent. If you’re ready to shift from compliance to commitment, let’s connect.

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Kris's Bio

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.