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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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From the icy workover well pad in North Dakota to the drilling rigs in West Texas and everything in between, CAVU Coaches are there to experience it firsthand with our clients -- whether it's a manufacturing line shift turnover brief or climbing 80 meters up with wind technicians.
Announcing the newest addition to our esteemed team - a group of exceptional Safety, Performance, and Leadership Coaches who bring with them an unparalleled wealth of experience and expertise.
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Dev brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having served over 30 years in the Royal Malaysian Air Force in various strategic, operational, and tactical roles.
In this blog post, we will delve into the core traits of good leadership, focusing specifically on integrity and honesty. We will explore why these attributes are essential and discuss the potential hazards of neglecting them.
Embracing change requires effective leadership and a strategic approach. David Hazell, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Eastern Hemisphere, and a former Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, recently shared his insights on leading change at the Norwegian Offshore Wind Conference in Oslo.
Leaders who embrace delegation as a critical skill empower their subordinates, create a positive work environment, and cultivate future leaders.
Prioritizing the well-being of subordinates, fostering genuine empathy, and investing in understanding your team to provide the necessary support and resources for their success, regardless of organizational structure.
Visit the RelyOn Nutec Booth at Wind Europe to meet with David Hazell while he discusses the Key to Operational Excellence
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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.
CAVU International is proud to celebrate CFO Haylee Wiseman’s appointment as a Women in Leadership Advisor Member at The University of Oklahoma. With nearly three decades of global financial leadership and a passion for mentorship, Haylee brings expertise in empowering communications, organizational leadership, and cultural diversity to help shape the next generation of women leaders.
Hazell—a former Royal Air Force squadron commander and Top Gun instructor—shared personal stories from his military aviation career, including a near-death ejection that underscored the life-saving power of simulation-based training. He connected those lessons to the drilling environment, where high pressure, split-second decision-making, and teamwork are just as critical.
CAVU's David Hazell is set to speak at the IADC Well Control Conference ont he topic of “Enhancing Well Control Training through Simulation and Crew Resource Management (CRM)” -- in this presentation David will discuss challenging the status quo of training in high-risk environments—and propose a bold, proven alternative.
CAVU partnered with an offshore client to eliminate life-altering injuries by transforming how teams communicate before, during, and after high-risk work. Through coaching, trust-building, and a focus on Life Saving Rules and Actions, we helped crews identify and mitigate serious hazards in real time.
CAVU, the RelyOn Leadership Academy, is proud to announce our participation in the upcoming International Energy Week (IEW) 2025, held July 15–17 at the Borneo Convention Centre in Kuching, Sarawak. We’ll be exhibiting alongside our trusted partner, Daya Singa Sdn Bhd, a long-standing leader in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) solutions across the region.
CAVU CEO Dave Burnham brings his leadership and commitment to service to the Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation as the newest member of their Board of Directors.
CAVU was proud to participate in the Lamar University Spring 2025 Research Expo, an event hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research to showcase the innovative work of undergraduate and graduate students from Lamar and surrounding institutions.
We’re proud to announce the addition of three exceptional coaches to our global team—each bringing decades of real-world experience in high-stakes environments and a shared passion for shaping safer, stronger teams.
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