Month: July 2016

CAPPA Membership 2016 – 2017 (July 1 – June 30) New and renewal memberships can be paid any time after May 1st each year. You can enroll and renew online by using paypal/credit card. You can also send a cheque to the CAPPA office. Please include a copy of the membership form or online confirmation … Read more

      Energy innovation is far from alive and well BY MAGGIE HANNA Oil patch innovation is ailing. Why? In general, oil companies are not ready for the changing energy world. Oil consumption has been a great ride over the last 150 or so years. Now, however, we need to visualize fossil fuel consumption … Read more

        For over fifteen years, Gert Müller has worked with clients in the chemical, petrochemical and refining industries worldwide on over 70 large capital projects. Achieving success hinges on the manager’s ability to make quick, effective decisions in high-pressure situations. As Gert explains, this skill is not as easily acquired as many … Read more

      Written by Hamish Knox; President of Sandler in Calgary, Canada The soft economy in Alberta and the traditionally more relaxed summer months present an opportunity for leaders to reset and refocus their organizations. Leaders seeking ways to inspire their team and create internal motivation in their people would benefit from answering the … Read more

      Video content popularity has been dramatically increasing in the past couple years. In fact, YouTube has become the second most used search engine in the world – and there is a reason for that. While the value of corporate video development often gets overlooked, it is essential to increasing online sales conversions. … Read more

      The longstanding rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran has been playing out in barrels and in bullets. The latest infighting at OPEC and new proxy wars in the region may be opening up a new front BY GARY LAKES One example of the long-running rivalry and distrust between Saudi Arabia and its … Read more

      With the blunt reality of low oil prices, an intentional operational excellence program should certainly be on every company’s agenda BY LANCE MORTLOCK The Canadian oil and gas sector is facing a crisis that is battering even the strongest organizations, as companies are trying to drive down the cost per barrel and … Read more

        Matthew Popovacki, Manager T.A. Cook Consultants Sustainable improvement is a challenge in all industries for a variety of reasons. Unrealistic goals, an aging workforce and miscommunication are all hurdles a plant must overcome for long-term development opportunities. This article will highlight five straightforward steps for a reliable approach to continuous improvement. … Read more

      Every company desires a polished referral marketing program but where do you start and where do you find the time? Study after study has proven that one of the best ways to get qualified leads is through referral marketing. In simple terms referral marketing can also be called word-of-mouth marketing. It is … Read more