Diversity in thought, experience strengthens teams, improves problem solving

In a survey conducted by EY in 2016, a whopping 94% of respondents said they believe that diversity of thought and experience are key to navigating disruptions in the oil and gas sector. Diversity can also create more effective teams that are better equipped to find solutions to problems they’re tasked with solving, Dr Vera Verdree, Senior Global Competence Manager at BHGE, said in a presentation at the 2018 IADC HSE&T Conference in Houston. In this video from the conference on 7 February, Dr Verdree also discusses some of the challenges companies face in building effective teams with the right mix of skills. Further, she outlines BHGE’s Competence Management Program and how it equips new-hires with the skills and abilities necessary to effectively perform in this evolving digital world.