The Roots of OceanValley
OceanValley Ltd was established in 2001 by Erik Dalhuijsen as a consultancy in Petroleum Engineering. Work has included specialised technical advice and engineering, team building, integrated project management, and operations troubleshooting. Ocean sailing breaks re-focus and inspire. In 2012 participation in CCS (carbon capture and storage) projects shone a spotlight on Climate Change and the interrelation with industry and economy, widening the focus.
Engineering/Physics Core
Applied (Engineering) Physics is particularly helpful to quickly appreciate different expertise areas and their impact on the whole. The ability to step back to the underlying physics helps reduce skill-based bias.
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Integration as Specialty
Substantial technical issues, from petroleum developments to sustainability implementation, require extreme integration: close cooperation of multiple specialised disciplines, using one's outputs as another's input, iterating inter-dependencies, questioning boundary conditions. Communication, knowledge and uncertainty management are key.
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Human Approach to Teams
Leading, supporting and building effective teams requires an understanding of the individuals' frames of reference. A contribution is often maximised by following the individual's lead - as possible within project scope.
In an office, a field or at sea. |
A Life of Ocean SailingA sailing yacht is a mini-world: a place where all inputs and outputs are visible.
It is also a place where safety, preparedness, improvisation and adaptability become second nature. The pressure is relentless, while the aims are peace, adventure and fun. |