These are unprecedented times, not just because the whole world is working from home, but because of the volatility this has brought to the oil and gas industry. And as much as we can keep saying we are fine, the circumstances are different for everyone, and there are impacts to both our personal and professional lives. But even though some days everything feels a bit hopeless, we are resilient. As individuals, and as an industry.

This webinar gives an overview of how to steer a course around organisational barriers to engage actively in the political sphere in an ethical and systematic way. It enables managers to develop the mind-set and skill- set of the politically savvy in order to have more impact on issues of importance.

Want to boost your soft or technical skills? Become a mentor or a mentee. Understand how to make a difference in another person’s life by sharing your knowledge. Grasp the importance of learning new skills in a supportive environment. Learn about the SPE eMentoring program. Mentoring is a journey. Enjoy the ride!

We need to have some kind of shared expectations about time when conducting business, since different cultures approach time differently. Time management is a skill that allow us to establish good business relationships, and improve work effectiveness, efficiency, productivity, and life quality. Additionally, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted our daily routines, highlighting the importance of time management as an ever-present skill to consider and develop. Need practical time management survival tips for business and daily life? I will share some with you.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced remote work and meetings online are definitively not the same than in person. After years of working from Kuwait, with people all over the world, for her work and on a volunteering capacity, Maria Angela has piled up relevant experience in working online for a variety of topics as diverse as women empowerment, technical events organization, coauthoring articles, board meetings, reservoir monitoring, geophysics advanced modelling, technical training, recruitment interviews, and language classes.

The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary. Successful negotiations, as measured by a win-–win agreement, require that you invest time and effort in managing your negotiation from start to finish. It is a lot of work, but it is worth the effort needed to secure a win-win outcome. This webinar will reference many concepts, processes, and tools that you can use to achieve a win-win outcome.