https://youtu.be/w__XSsfCf9o This is the season in which many of our young professionals leave academia and enter the formative years of their chosen career. An exciting time, with much to learn and some uncertainty ... but also, we hope with inspiring guidance and a good plan for development. In most professions there are guidelines, rules and codes to be learned and standards to be observed. For young marine professionals this process starts with the Rules of the Road.With our strong belief in physical tools for practising skills ... and professional input (thank you Shayne…Read more

https://youtu.be/LCf4CFdw5XQ There is much sentiment and nostalgia being expressed on LinkedIn airwaves about the Brent Field installations and our experiences on them over the past forty years. We have revisited a Brent clock-face design and would like to make an offer to “the old Brent community” of a unique and personalised/customised memento. In the video clip we show a generic Brent Field clock-face design … and a personalised version that can also include associated artwork or branding (even dated branding!). The generic clock-face design costs roughly the equivalent of a modest dinner for…Read more

https://youtu.be/OvHporrn9Fs Rules and systems of operation are developed and (required to be) applied in many industrial sectors – safety and protection of assets being the key motivation. Where such rules are applied globally, such as in buoyage and navigation, it is crucial that there is common understanding and almost instinctive adherence. This requires practice and regular exposure to the type of practical decision making that is part of the System of Operation – in this case … “The Rules of the Road”. Tools for coaching and simulation exercises on magnetic surfaces can play…Read more

https://youtu.be/gf9IubpSXxU Non-technical messaging, such as associated with Human Factors or more general incident response, can be a crucial part of a prepared plan for a site, installation or event. Visualisation systems should be flexible and versatile enough to illustrate and demonstrate the roles of people in such circumstances – as well as the equipment and tangible assets. Such tools bring clarity to people that you are briefing … and confidence to the people you are looking after!Read more

https://youtu.be/3olypbdO_kk The ability to arrange face-to-face meetings for sales, coaching/training or technical briefing is severely constrained. Coincidentally, we are realising that on-line chats and meetings can be very productive, relatively easy to arrange and save a lot of time and travel. However, establishing and maintaining the engagement of your audience is crucial to a successful outcome … and just being a “talking head” will often not be sufficient to deliver your message or share your vision. Hands-on visualisation tools can provide a versatile and powerful addition for a wide variety of topics and…Read more

https://youtu.be/mYCPVbdimjo Conceiving, planning and briefing on the appropriate response to given conditions can be challenging for any leadership or management team. This is especially true for non-routine or emergency conditions for which the leadership team has little or no experience. There are basic principles of leadership and simple tools for effective communication that should be applied in most situations – knowing these and having an opportunity to practice them is how tactical responders in civil security, the military, medicine and aviation hone their skills and practice their art. Adopting a similar approach in…Read more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px1W3bUvSgo Two important factors (at least!) in BHA or tool string design … the specification and geometry of the individual tools or components … and the function and characteristics of the string as a whole. Most will be different… so, a coaching tool that helps illustrate and demonstrate the assembly sequence and ultimate configuration of the tool string can be a useful aid for planning and briefing. Don’t underestimate the value of a good technical briefing for (both) routine and non-routine activities … and don’t underestimate the power of hands-on visualisation tools in…Read more

https://youtu.be/YqQPExL6Iwk Critical equipment systems are frequently designed with fail-safe functionality – often comprising several control and actuation systems, e.g., mechanical, hydraulic and possibly electrical/instrumentation. A structured, incremental approach to coaching and training using a variety of tools and blended learning processes provide an engaging and efficient approach for such complex equipment, such as in this case, a valve actuator. The functioning of a complicated valve actuator system can be explained  and demonstrated using simple hands-on props. Combined with relevant and robust coaching it can illustrate and demonstrate the key features and operating characteristics…Read more

https://youtu.be/3p--QYxkpZA Understanding the basic functionality and location of sealing surfaces of critical equipment – even simple equipment items like a valves – is key to proper operation, efficient maintenance and successful troubleshooting. Where the coaching message is critical for safe and reliable operation, it should be delivered and reinforced in different ways – preferably using different media to ensure retention. Simple hands-on props combined with contextual information and a robust coaching narrative are essential tools for illustrating and demonstrating operating characteristics and relevant features. Our props are custom designed to convey a message…Read more

https://youtu.be/VbhRMEPSMFc A key part of managing any emergency (or unplanned) situation is communicating the planned response with operational staff, emergency responders or stakeholders. For all involved, having a clear understanding of the current situation and the plan for deploying resources is crucial – as is the knowledge of changing hazards and environmental conditions. Creating a relevant visualisation with simple props to illustrate the deployment of key roles and equipment while highlighting hazards or operating parameters is a versatile tool that will quickly and efficiently deliver the response plan – using the power of…Read more