CTN Woodlands: Training Approaches: Old School Style in the 21st Century

Target Audience:  Intermediate

ATD Competency Model - Area of Expertise This Session Supports: Training Delivery, Evaluating Learning Impact, Managing Learning Programs

Speaker:  J.P. Mook is the Global Training Manager at Rowan Companies, Inc. As a talent development and management expert, he strives to answer “Who is going to fill their shoes?”

He received his BS in Business Administration while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was an accomplished Master instructor while in the Air Force, a Scottish Qualifications Authority certified Assessor and received separate AS degrees in Maintenance Production and Instructional Technology.

He has a deep background in technical training and curriculum development. His well-rounded approach to both training and competence has helped U.S. defense agencies, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oilwell Varco and McDermott International.

For the last seven years, he has looked for creative ways to bring new talent to the oil & gas industry. He is heavily involved with the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). IADC’s efforts and his vision have led to a very productive partnership with educational institutions around America working to prepare the industry’s workforce for the “great crew change”.