
At CAVU, we believe the difference between organizations that continually react to problems and those that consistently stay ahead of them comes down to one fundamental shift: moving from reactive to proactive performance.
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How Banyu Urip Drilling Operations Built Proactive Performance Through Human Performance and Crew Resource Management

Visit RelyOn, CAVU, and Simwave at Booth 6201, Hall 6, September 2–4

Lessons from Naval Aviation on Leading People Through Technology Change

CAVU International and ExxonMobil shared insights from the Banyu Urip drilling campaign at the 2026 SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference, presenting their co-authored technical paper on operational leadership, Human Performance, and Crew Resource Management.

CAVU delivered a Safety Leadership Training programme for Borr Drilling in Miri, Malaysia, bringing together 70 participants from the Skald rig crew ahead of an upcoming campaign with a new operator.

A new technical paper from ExxonMobil Cepu Ltd. and CAVU International

At CAVU, we believe the difference between organizations that continually react to problems and those that consistently stay ahead of them comes down to one fundamental shift: moving from reactive to proactive performance.

Artificial Intelligence is moving quickly, and executives are under growing pressure to understand what it means for their organizations.

Many organizations face the challenge of progressing from a reactive, compliance-based safety culture to one where safety is naturally integrated into the organization's decision-making, leadership, and daily behaviors. The HSE Culture Ladder framework offers an insightful approach to help organizations assess and enhance their safety culture, transitioning them to a proactive safety mindset that drives long-term success.

Leaders who cultivate emotional intelligence are better at coaching, resolving conflict, managing stress, and creating engaged, high-performing teams.

Learn how CAVU applies HOP principles into the Performance Ladder—a framework that takes the luck out of good performance by focusing on standardization, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

RelyOn acquires The Competency Alliance/PetroSkills

Partnering with CAVU, a renowned training provider with military aviation expertise, the Fairfax County Helo Division embarked on a comprehensive CRM seminar series to include in-flight crew observations to observe team collaboration, effectiveness, and safety.

The Wells Americas Team recently came together for an in-person session featuring the Wells Leadership Pro video segment on Emotional Intelligence, led by CAVU’s Craig Yager.

We just released brand-new content in the Team Resource Management (TRM) section of the Leadership Pro course on Confirmation Biases and how they impact leadership decision making

Delegation is more than just handing off tasks—it’s a nuanced leadership skill that enables leaders to amplify their impact, develop their team, and build trust. Module 6 of the Leadership Pro course dives into the essentials of delegation, covering what it is, why it matters, and how to do it effectively.

CAVU, The RelyOn Leadership Academy, has signed a multi-year contract with Shell to provide leadership and coaching support within its Assist & Assure (A&A) program.

In this webinar, CAVU CEO Dave Burnham—retired Navy Commander and longtime leader in high-risk operations—will break down what actually separates teams that contain problems from teams that watch them escalate.

Unlock government-funded leadership excellence with CAVU’s CMI-registered programme, anchored by our flagship Leadership PRO online course. February–March 2026 delivery—complete by end of March to align with funding windows (subject to eligibility and approval).

Introducing Executive Presence—our next-level leadership course built for senior leaders and executives. Get a preview of who it’s for, what you’ll walk away with, and the full course outline.

CAVU International has been named the 2025 honoree of Pocketalk’s new “Leadership in Language Award,” recognizing our exclusive partnership to embed real-time translation into leadership and safety training worldwide.

We’re proud to welcome Chris, Aaron, Ryan, Delbert, Robert, and Brian to CAVU. This is a great new group, and we’re excited for the impact they’ll have—inside our team and alongside our clients.

What started as CAVU International — a small team of coaches with a shared mission — has grown into CAVU, The RelyOn Leadership Academy, a global organization serving clients in oil and gas, manufacturing, law enforcement, renewable energy, and a wide range of other high-risk industries committed to safety, leadership, and performance excellence. Happy 10th Anniversary to CAVU!

CAVU International’s Vice President of Business Development, Terry Barrett, will take the stage at the Oil & Gas Safety, Health & Environmental 2025 Conference to share a powerful case study on what happens when Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles are truly embedded in day-to-day field work.