Are you in the midst of an acquisition?

Don't miss this course for energy professionals!

Acquisitions are unsettling experiences. Suddenly you are thrust into a new organization, culture, and way of working.

Your life is upended as armies of consultants start making choices which impact your career path.

The problem? You don't get a say in your future. These decisions are made in closed door meetings, designed to be in the best interest of the new company.

Your company tries to reassure you that things will be OK. They promise to provide you consistent, clear updates along the way. "Keep calm and carry on", they say. 

However, the information they provide is cheerful corporate-speak. It's written by comms teams and reviewed by lawyers who are solely focused on the risk of saying too much.

It's completely useless to employees for making informed decisions.

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You need a source of unbiased, accurate information

The course covers what to expect during the entire process - from announcement to integration

  • Why is there so much consolidation?

  • What steps should I take immediately after the deal is announced?

  • Who is most at risk of being let go after the integration is complete?

  • What concerns do others have?

Our team has been through the process multiple times

We'll provide the clarity you need to accelerate your career through the process

Here's what you'll discover

    1. Who this course is for

    1. It's about this one thing

    1. What are the first things to happen?

    2. This is what you need to be paying attention to

    3. The most important thing that many don't realize

    1. The best way to be in the know

    2. How do I know if I'm at risk?

    1. Five questions to ask during this window of opportunity

    2. Step 1 - Dig the well before you need the water

    3. Step 2 - You've got more ammo than you might think

    4. Step 3 - Don't lose momentum executing this step

    1. How are digital teams affected by an acquisition?

    2. Are service companies impacted by this wave of acquisitions?

    3. Do Subject Matter Experts need to worry?

    4. I'm on a work visa. How might I be impacted?

    5. Any other questions do you have?

    6. Does this apply to A&E firms as well?

    7. Can you explain a buyout package in more detail?

Course details

  • Free
  • 22 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Accelerate while others wait and see

Instructors

Philip Black, PE (Phil) is a chemical engineer with over 25 yrs experience in the energy sector. His diverse background covers traditional oil and gas, digital transformation, and most recently, the energy transition. Mr. Black has tackled diverse projects for global oil and gas, petrochemical, power, and mining companies. With a background in automation within EPC companies, his focus has been on extracting operational intelligence from control systems. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas. He entertains audiences as professional improv comedian at The Coronation Theater and ComedySportz in his hometown of Houston, TX. He also shares the joy he's found in his technical career through creative pursuits on stage for audiences at conferences and events.

Philip Black, PE

Engineer, Career Coach, Improv Comedian

Instructors

Geoffrey Cann is an international author, professional speaker and trainer to the global Oil and Gas industry. Following an early career with Imperial Oil, he joined Deloitte, where he carried out several hundred consulting assignments around the world, and eventually led a number of businesses, services and industry programs. Today, he specializes in digital innovation, produces a weekly article and podcast on digital issues in energy, and teaches an executive course on digital awareness. His latest book, Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: A Playbook for Digital Oil and Gas, a study of the leading practices for digital in oil and gas, was released in March 2022, and is also being translated for international markets. Geoffrey releases a weekly article, ‘Digital Oil and Gas’, and publishes a weekly podcast, ‘Digital Innovations in Oil and Gas’, which is syndicated across multiple platforms. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (with distinction) from McGill University, and an MBA from the Ivey School of Business.

Geoffrey Cann

Author, Speaker, Career Coach

Instructors

Chris Stasiuk, P.Eng., an ICF-trained engineer with over 25 years of industry experience, is passionate about helping engineers unlock their full potential. Having spent decades in controls, automation, and business leadership, Chris brings a unique blend of technical expertise and coaching insights to the table. His coaching is designed to not only guide you through the course but also help you overcome career obstacles, improve communication, and build essential leadership skills. With Chris, you’ll gain both confidence and clarity on your path forward. He is a licensed professional engineer in the province of Alberta. (Yes, he’s Canadian, eh?)

Chris Stasiuk, PEng

Engineer, Career Coach