Across the oil and gas, energy and utilities sectors, the height of summer is never a time to relax — even when global heatwaves dominate the headlines and temperatures are breaking records. For operational leaders, summer is the season of preparation. Winter is when networks, assets and people are pushed to their limits, and the organizations that perform best in the cold are the ones t...

The World Cup is among the biggest sporting events on the planet — nations competing for one of sport’s richest prizes and generating extraordinary excitement wherever it’s played. Few countries feel that intensity more than Saudi Arabia, where soccer — or football, as they call it — is a dominant national passion. The Kingdom is already looking ahead to hosting the 2034 tournament. ...

An Olympic-Scale Media Engagement Lesson The Winter Olympics in Italy delivered a stream of unforgettable sporting moments: skiers and snowboarders racing down the slopes, the intensity of the bobsled thundering through narrow ice channels, and the precision of curling teams guiding stones with millimeter accuracy. These images will stay with us for a long time. Yet one of the most mem...

Why Leaders Get Sidelined Presenting Live In many years of communication training, I’ve seen the same reaction countless times: a visible physical tension or a look of concern from a senior executive when asked to speak to a live audience—or worse, take part in a television interview. These leaders have extensive operational, political, and regulatory experience. They can handle crises...

A national newspaper recently unveiled its list of the top 50 music albums of all time. Unsurprisingly, many legends were represented - The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, and Fleetwood Mac all made the cut. Joining them were modern icons like Madonna, U2, Radiohead, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. But as I read through the list, I couldn’t help but think about the albu...

Hosting an industry networking event is no small feat. It demands significant commitment - both in time and resources. From choosing the right venue and crafting a compelling topic, to designing the format, managing hospitality, and curating the guest list, the workload is substantial to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. Yet, one critical element is often overlooked: clarity...

Stack up your Security Use multiple layers of protection—like strong passwords, firewalls, and encryption—so it’s harder for cyber criminals to break in. Back-up your Data Keep your back-up files them on a separate system that hackers can’t reach, so you can bounce back quickly if something goes wrong. Practice before it’s Real Run simulated attacks to see how well your systems ...