A Billion Dollars on Training — Where Is the Workforce Development System?

Why Iraq’s oil and gas industry needed a shared training centre and why it was never built

Academy team

A corporate university starts with people

How LUKOIL sought to prepare its workforce for international business—and why its vision for a unified institute was never fully realised

Academy team

Remote English Language Training During the Pandemic

How an international oil and gas company developed language skills and supported employees working from home

Academy team

Preparing a Corporate Headquarters Team for International Business

How English language and business communication training helped employees of an oil and gas company apply their expertise internationally

Academy team

Preparing 700 Oil and Gas Professionals for Modernisation in Iraq

Competency assessment and modular training for operators, engineers and technical personnel based on international standards

Academy team

Nikolai Bernstein and the Forgotten Science of Skill: Why Corporate Training Should Rediscover the Physiology of Activity

The forgotten work of Soviet psychophysiologist Nikolai Bernstein may help modern companies rethink training, competence, human error and the development of genuine professional mastery.

Anton Gakhov

From an Oil Shock to a Workforce Shock: How the Middle East Crisis Could Reshape the Oil and Gas Labour Market

The workforce shock behind the Middle East oil crisis

Anton Gakhov

Management of Training and Development of Personnel in the Enterprise: The Path to Effective Operations

In the rapidly evolving oil and gas industry, effective management of employee training and development is a multifaceted process that can significantly enhance an enterprise's operational efficiency, regardless of its field of activity. Modern conditions have made this topic particularly relevant due to the swift pace of technological advancement, which demands continuous development of employee skills and knowledge.

Elena Gakhova

The Problem of Overreliance on Quantitative KPIs in Training and Development: How to Shift Towards Qualitative Metrics for Business Success

Why Quantitative KPIs Hinder Coaching Development and How Businesses Can Assess the Quality of Training

Anton Gakhov

Competency Management Systems: The Key to Employee Development and Company Success

In a world of rapid technological progress, companies face the challenge of not only finding qualified specialists but also creating systems that retain and develop talented employees. Modern competency management systems have become an essential tool to address this challenge, offering opportunities for high-quality employee training to tackle tasks of any complexity.

Assel Abitova

Monetizing Your Expertise: How Professionals with Unique Experience Increase Income in the Modern Digital Economy

Strategies for Building a Follower Base, Earning from Paid Content, and Setting Effective Prices for Professionals

Anton Gakhov

I Don't Want to Go to Work: Steps to Escape the Career Trap and Overcome Burnout

Finding New Perspectives and Reigniting Your Passion for Work

Anton Gakhov

Constantly Learning but Not Advancing? Discover How to Build a Harmonious Career

Aligning Your True Needs and Goals for Professional Fulfillment

Anton Gakhov

Career Reflecting Your Personality: How to Choose a Path to Professional Success

Aligning Your Profession with Your Personal Traits for Fulfillment and Success

Anton Gakhov

Where Do Star Managers Go? How to Cope with Losing a Managerial Position

Anton Gakhov