5 key values of leaders in the oil and gas industry

GE is committed to developing leaders in its oil and gas business and across the whole group. Is it a surprise GE is the only original Dow Jones listing that’s still listed?

What do their leaders have?

1. External Focus
   Is in tune with customers & environment
   Connects with stakeholders
   Is educated on global issues
2. Clear Thinker
   Embraces and adapts to uncertainty
   Connects strategy to purpose & inspires
   Uses knowledge and instinct decisively
   Hits commitments
3. Imagination and Courage
   Generates innovative ideas
   Takes risks and learns from success & failure
   Challenges bureaucracy
4. Inclusiveness
   Welcomes ideas, listens and is humble
   Collaborates with respect to individuals and cultures
   Drives engagement
5. Expertise
   Has domain expertise
   Continuously develops self & others
   Leverages technology

Are you a leader?

This is has been taken from a presentation given by Julia Smith, UK HR Leader for Oil and Gas, GE Energy at the 2012 Oil and Gas Human Capital. You can download a copy of the slides presented here ›