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Introduction to Digital Oil and Gas Field Systems 19

• Working in silos • Crossfunctional roles
• Multiple handoffs • Effective collaboration
• Inefficient communication • Oriented to results

From me to we

Criticism and negotiation Consultation and looking for help
Personality and opinions Generation of ideas and brainstorming
Vision based in clear path to success
Task allocation
Fig. 1.10 An example of organizational transformation.

Fig. 1.10 shows how a traditional, siloed organization can be transformed
into collaborative teams.
Collaboration implies being connected with the operation center,
engaged in an open dialogue, contributing to the discussion, cooperating
with others to find solutions, and communicating the results. However,
the main organizational challenge is adequately preparing the team for the
changes that occur during the transition to and implementation of DOF
systems. In this sense, oil and gas organizations must establish training and
change management plans, for both newer and more experienced profes-
sionals, to acquire the necessary skills for working in a DOF environment.
Chapter 8 discusses the tasks and programs required to prepare properly the
work teams; these include:
• Identify skill sets and define roles and responsibilities for all professionals
and staff, not only in their own disciplines but also their contributions in
the collaboration arena.
• Provide mentoring and coaching by experienced professionals.
• Establish a clear and effective chain of command.
• Establish and maintain a high-performance, professional environment,
and to specify the appropriate behavior for working in the new environ-
ment (e.g., cooperative, respectful of other opinions, etc.).
• Recognize the need to manage stress, particularly for 24/7 real-time
emergencies, and to manage different temperaments and across different
cultures.
• Establish clear processes to mitigate and manage risks.
• Set clear processes and goals for change management, asset transforma-
tion, and continuous improvement.