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Last updated on Nov 23, 2024
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Managing communication hurdles with a diverse offshore drilling team. Can you bridge the gap effectively?

Effective communication in offshore drilling requires understanding and leveraging cultural diversity. Here's how to build cohesive communication:

- Implement a common language policy for clarity and safety.

- Foster inclusive team-building activities to enhance mutual understanding.

- Use technology, like translation apps or visual aids, to bridge language divides.

What strategies have you found effective in managing diverse teams?

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Managing communication hurdles with a diverse offshore drilling team. Can you bridge the gap effectively?

Effective communication in offshore drilling requires understanding and leveraging cultural diversity. Here's how to build cohesive communication:

- Implement a common language policy for clarity and safety.

- Foster inclusive team-building activities to enhance mutual understanding.

- Use technology, like translation apps or visual aids, to bridge language divides.

What strategies have you found effective in managing diverse teams?

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    Pedro Mathias

    Executive Director | Area Director | Human Factors | ESG | Safety Regulations

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    Gerenciar obstáculos de comunicação em uma equipe offshore diversificada exige estratégias claras e inclusivas. Adotar uma política linguística comum, complementada por cursos dos idiomas mais utilizados e utilizar tecnologia, como aplicativos de tradução e recursos visuais, para superar barreiras linguísticas. Na segurança, realizar drills para garantir entendimento e alinhamento nos procedimentos e promover atividades extracurriculares, como esportes e encontros com famílias, para fortalecer os laços entre a equipe, garantindo eficiência e segurança operacional.

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    Ir. Andi Priyo Jatmiko

    Drilling Engineer at SKK Migas | Oil and Gas Professional | Ex-Schlumberger

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    Managing communication hurdles with a diverse offshore team requires intentional strategies to bridge cultural, linguistic, and time zone differences effectively. Here are practical steps to ensure smooth communication and collaboration: 1. Foster Cultural Awareness • Cultural Sensitivity Training: Educate your team about cultural norms 2. Leverage Technology • Use collaboration tools like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 for document sharing and co-editing. 3. Set Clear Expectations • Define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables explicitly. 4. Encourage Feedback • Regularly ask for feedback about communication processes. 5. Build Personal Connections • Schedule virtual team-building activities to foster camaraderie.

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    ✔Roman Subbotin

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    🔶🔷"Managing communication on an offshore rig feels like directing an international orchestra—except with drills and hard hats. Start with a common language policy (preferably one everyone speaks, not just the coffee machine). Add some inclusive team-building—because nothing bonds like sharing laughs over a botched translation. And don’t forget tech! Translation apps and visual aids are lifesavers when words fail. What’s your go-to method for turning communication chaos into harmony? Let’s swap tips!"

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    Abdoul Karim KONE

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    La communication est un facteur très important dans les opérations. Il est donc important de se rassurer de la bonne compréhension de consignes opératoires. Pour faciliter la compréhension il faut tout d’abord avoir un personnel formé dans le domaine et surtout compétant. Il faudra aussi organiser des sessions de rafraîchissement de connaissances.

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    Prihandono Aditama

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    Develop a glossary of standardized industry terms, procedures, and safety protocols to minimize misunderstandings, particularly in high-risk situations. Assign clear roles for who communicates what and when (e.g., supervisors for updates, safety officers for emergencies), reducing noise and confusion.

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