The Mindset Shift

Successful change management in oil and gas is dependent on having the right mindset about the change.

Many years ago, I was involved in implementing a new computer system for a remote field office. The managers assured us that all they needed to do to guarantee a successful implementation was to order the employees by memo to use the system. Change management? Tick.

We dutifully couriered to the field office a laptop with the system installed, which was returned to us a couple of days later, crushed flat and with freshly laid-down tire marks visible on the cover. So much for management’s efforts to win over hearts and minds.

Change management rarely considers the mindset of those driving change and those expected to embrace change, which inevitably brings conflict to the adoption process. How people show up matters.

In this podcast I interview Jeff Perry, a leadership and career expert who helps individuals, teams, and organizations unlock their potential in all facets of life. Given his background in engineering, business, and leadership, he specializes in working with engineering and technical professionals, but the principles he shares are universal.

He is the author of the bestselling book, "The Intentional Engineer: A Guide to a Purpose-Driven Life and Career for Engineers and Technical Professionals."

Connect with Jeff:

🖥️ Website: https://www.jeff-perry.com 📇 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcperry/ 📧 Email: jeff@jeff-perry.com

Jeff’s Tools and Resources:

📑 The Intentional Engineer Workbook 📋The Connection Code 📘 The Intentional Engineer 📙The Intentional Career Guide

Additional Tools & Resources:

🎬 Go backstage and check out my studio: 👉 https://geoffreycann.com/resources/ 🎓 Take my one day digital strategy training course for oil and gas: 👉 https://www.udemy.com/course/digital-oil-and-gas/?referralCode=0161D4D49AB75735A185 📙 Bits, Bytes, and Barrels: The Digital Transformation of Oil and Gas: https://geoffreycann.com/book/ 📘 Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: A Playbook for Digital Oil and Gas: https://geoffreycann.com/book/

Connect with Me:

🎧 Podcast: https://geoffreycann.com/broadcast/ 📇 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/training-digital-oil-gas/ 🤬 X: https://twitter.com/geoffreycann

Contact for Lectures and Keynotes:

I speak regularly on these and other topics. Contact me to book a brief call about your upcoming event needs. Click here 👉 https://geoffreycann.com/contact/

Disclaimer:

The views expressed in this video are my own and do not constitute professional advice.