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SUMMARY:Resilience in Careers
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: “Resilience in Careers” Getting through the Down Times in your Career & Keeping Perspective \nResilience isn’t just surviving downturns—it’s maintaining purpose and taking action when circumstances change. Aimed to Address: both personal strategies and broader industry realities. A workshop that blends peer support\, skills development\, and honest career advice will leave participants feeling empowered\, and hopeful. \nWorkshop Objectives \n\nEmpower to build resilience in volatile job markets.\nNormalize career cycles and downturns as part of industry life.\nIdentify transferable skills beyond oil and gas.\nShare real stories to encourage perspective and optimism\n\n  \nPresenters:  \nMike Dworkin \n\nWith nearly 40 years in energy\, Mike Dworkin brings a proven record of strong leadership across the oil and gas sector—from the fields of Canada to executive boardrooms in Australia. As former VP and Advisor to the COO at Mitsui E&P Australia\, he has driven strategic turnarounds and steered major assets like Enfield\, Vincent\, and Greater Enfield through market cycles and operational challenges. His hands-on journey spans field engineering\, asset management\, and M&A integration at OMV\, Apache\, Tap Oil\, Santos\, and Amoco—building a reputation for navigating complexity and fostering teams that thrive in adversity. Known for strategic foresight\, decisive leadership\, and a calm approach under pressure\, Mike shares hard-won lessons on resilience that are as relevant for individuals as for organizations. \n\nDebbie Morrow \nDebbie Morrow is a seasoned executive and board director with over 25 years’ experience in mining\, resources\, and not-for-profits\, recognised for her courage\, connection\, and care for people. She has led multi-billion-dollar projects and organisations through transformation—most recently with Bia Energy Solutions\, and previously as CEO of Agrimin\, c-suite at OZ Minerals\, and global leader at Woodside Energy. As Chair of Holyoake\, Executive Director of Miners’ Promise\, and NED at GR Engineering Services\, Deb brings strategic clarity and human-focused leadership to every role. Her authenticity\, resilience\, and advocacy for people have earned her major awards recognition\, and she draws on deep personal and professional experience to help others thrive through adversity.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/resilience-in-careers/
LOCATION:Pulse Technology Hub\, 915 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denison Williams":MAILTO:Denison.Williams@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:SPE-SUT-WISE Journey to Success: Career Insights Panel
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted in partnership with the Society of Underwater Technology Young Engineers and Scientists\, Women in Subsea & Energy and Society of Petroleum Engineers Western Australia: Young Professionals. \nDrinks and nibbles provided with ticket purchase!
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-sut-wise-journey-to-success-career-insights-panel/
LOCATION:The Melbourne Hotel\, 33 Milligan Street  Perth\, WA 6000\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Young Professionals
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SUMMARY:Making Good Decisions Half-Day Masterclass: Would you know a Good Decision if you saw one?
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION \nSuitable for \nAll people who provide information for\, or make\, decisions under conditions of novelty\, uncertainty or complexity – from relatively minor decisions (e.g. to collect data\, do “studies”\, hire a team member)\, through “project” level decisions (e.g. exploration\, production enhancement) up to major decisions (eg field development\, M&A\, strategy\, portfolio).  It is equally applicable to personal decisions! \nContext \nBusiness outcomes are largely determined by two factors: the decisions we make and uncertainties over which we have no control.  The best we can do to get good outcomes is to make good decisions – but would you know a good decision if you saw one? Like many other disciplines\, good decision-making ability does not arise from “natural talent”\, rather\, from learning and developing a set of skills and “tools”\, honed by experience.  However\, most people have not been taught how to do this and they do not just “stumble across” it. \nContent \nBusiness outcomes are largely determined by two factors: the decisions we make and uncertainties over which we have no control.  The best we can do to get good outcomes is to make good decisions – but would you know a good decision if you saw one? Like many other disciplines\, good decision-making ability does not arise from “natural talent”\, rather\, from learning and developing a set of skills and “tools”\, honed by experience.  However\, most people have not been taught how to do this and they do not just “stumble across” it. \nThe workshop will introduce key concepts in Decision Analysis (DA) and the Decision Dialogue Process (DDP) – a non-proprietary\, rigorous (scientifically underpinned) approach to decision-making\, used for over 50 years in a variety of sectors (oil & gas\, pharmaceuticals\, IT\, military\, aviation\, sport\, environmental management ….. ) for decisions whose outcomes are not fully predictable and which must be made within time & budget constraints. \nIt consists of a prescriptive\, pragmatic methodology (process and tools) that is decision-agnostic and entirely scalable in that It balances the effort/cost of making a decision against its importance/consequences/ difficulty/cost.  Thus\, it is applicable to a wide range of decisions – one paradigm fits all\, but one size does not! \nAttendees will be expected to respond to questions about decision-making and engage in small group discussions and exercises – and take way some immediately implementable ideas for improving their decisions and thus chances of getting desired outcomes. \n  \nFeatured Speaker \nSteve Begg is an oil and gas industry expert on decision-making under uncertainty\, including asset and portfolio economic assessments and the psychology of decision-making\, particularly bias assessment and mitigation.  He is co-author of the book\, “Making Good Decisions”\, commissioned by the Society of Petroleum Engineers. \nHe is an Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering and Management at the Australian School of Petroleum at the University of Adelaide\, where he has worked since 2002. Before joining the university\, Steve was Director for Decision Science and Strategic Planning with Landmark Graphics Corporation (a Halliburton company) where he was responsible for leading improved economic evaluation and decision-making for both Landmark and its customers.  Earlier\, he worked with BP for 13 years\, the last 6 of which were spent in a variety of senior geo-science and engineering operational assignments in Alaska\, which spanned production forecasting\, economic evaluation\, petroleum engineering\, and reservoir characterization roles. He also spent seven years as a researcher and Project Manager with BP Research\, where his focus was on risk and uncertainty assessment related to reservoir modelling.  His decision-making expertise is grounded in his understanding of the industry\, surface and subsurface. \nSteve is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and delivers in-house short-courses on decision-making and economic evaluation topics.  In 2003 he was a SPE Distinguished Lecturer on the topic “I would rather be vaguely right than precisely wrong: a new approach to investment decision-making” and was so again in 2011 on the topic “Reliability of Expert Judgements and Uncertainty Assessments”. \nIn 2000 he chaired an SPE Forum on the topic of “Adding Value by Leveraging Risk\, Options and Portfolio Management” and later Chaired the SPE Forum Co-ordinating Committee.  He currently sits on the SPE M&I Discipline Committee and the SPE Distinguished Lecturer Committee. In 2014 he was elected to the Board of the Society of Decision Professionals. \nSteve has published numerous papers on topics such as: decision-making under uncertainty; asset and portfolio investment evaluation/economics; psychological factors in judgement & decision-making (bias assessment and mitigation when eliciting subject-matter-expert opinions’ and uncertainty assessments); and reservoir characterization (heterogeneity/uncertainty modelling and up-scaling). He was instrumental in starting the SPE Economics and Management journal.  His contributions to decision-making and economic evaluation have been recognized by receiving the SPE Asia-Pacific regional award\, and in 2016 the SPE’s top International Award for the Management and Information discipline. \nSteve holds a PhD degree in Geophysics and a BSc degree in Geological Geophysics from Reading University and has attended executive education short courses at MIT and the University of Texas at Austin. \n \nEvent Run Sheet \n\nRegistration open from 8:30 am\nMasterclass start from 9:00 am\nMasterclass finish at 1:00 pm\n\nCost: \nSPE Members:                                $95.00 \nNon-members:                                 $120.00
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/making-good-decisions-half-day-masterclass-would-you-know-a-good-decision-if-you-saw-one/
LOCATION:Pamelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Pivot & Prosper: The value of Oil & Gas experience beyond our industry
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to capitalize on your oil and gas expertise in other thriving industries in Western Australia. In this engaging panel session\, you will learn from industry professionals who have successfully transitioned from petroleum engineering to the booming mining and hydrogen sectors. Gain insights into the transferable skills and strategies that enabled their career renewal\, and explore the exciting opportunities that await. This session is perfect for mid-career petroleum engineers seeking to expand or future-proof their careers\, reinvent themselves\, and leverage their valuable experience for success in other industries. Don’t miss this chance to energize your career! \nAbout the Speakers:\nMr. Stuart Leaver – M.B.A (UWA)\, GradDipBusAdmin (UWA)\, GradCertAdmin (UWA) – Managing Director for Genero Consulting (Pty) Ltd \nStuart is a highly experienced Management Consultant and Project Manager with over 20 years of international professional experience in the natural resource sectors. He has a proven track record of delivering successful projects across the value chain within the oil & gas and mining industries and has worked with some of the world’s leading companies in these sectors. \nDarren Palmer – Commercial Manager\, Orica Digital Solutions \nSteve Smart – Managing Director\, RightTime Technologies \nSteven Smart consults with operations leadership in the Mining and Energy sectors\, specializing in technology innovation initiatives. Known for advocating that successful innovation be driven by grassroots needs rather than mega-budgets\, Steve assists clients in overcoming obstacles\, making tough decisions\, and capitalizing on new opportunities. Employing agile methodologies combined with his pragmatic management style\, he helps teams define strategic goals\, create result-driven plans\, and implement technological advancements. As a sought-after speaker\, Steve’s insights inspire lasting organisational change and high-performance processes. \nAbout the Event\nPrice:             $15 \nDate:              Wednesday\, 13th of June 2023 \nLocation:      London Room\, The George Hotel\, 216 St Georges Terrace \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/pivot-prosper-the-value-of-oil-gas-experience-beyond-our-industry/
LOCATION:The George\, 216 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Professional Series 2021-22 Workshop 2: Negotiation
DESCRIPTION:Everyone encounters several negotiation situations each day\, every day. From the major to the mundane\, negotiating is the way we get things done. \nHarvard Business Review points out as a starting point the most important negotiations we have — the ones that determine the quality of our lives and the impact of our actions — are the ones we have with ourselves. \nThe objective is to explore with our expert panellists the world of negotiation; from everyday situations to brokering business deals. Then back to a discussion for learning negotiating tips\, tactics and strategies for your Professional Development. \n\nAbout the Speaker \nSimon Allison  \nRegional Director -APAC at Xodus Group \nHas earned a successful track record by leveraging his International experience to successfully build and form new teams\, improve performance\, enter new markets\, develop new business\, and build strong partnerships through collaboration. \nNathan Pike \nExecutive General Manager – People & HSE at AusGroup \nNathan has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil & gas\, utilities\, mining and mineral processing industries in Australia and internationally. \nOver his career\, he has been involved in several complex aspects of Corporate Negotiation: Enterprise Agreements (Unions)\, Workforce\, Landowner\, Regulators
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-professional-series-2021-22-workshop-2-negotiation/
LOCATION:The George\, 216 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denison Williams":MAILTO:Denison.Williams@gmail.com
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