Rig iVision: Research Demonstrates the Substantial Benefits of Video Learning

The key challenges facing offshore operators include operational safety, increased well complexity, reduced experience levels, increased risk and high operational costs. In this complex operating environment, it comes as no surprise that operators are continually looking for ways to accelerate the learning curve and ensure effective transfer of knowledge across multi-lingual rig teams; all in an effort to maximise productive time.

The results of a recent study   confirming the effectiveness of video learning open exciting new avenues for knowledge sharing which are particularly relevant to the restrictions and challenges of the rig environment.

The study, entitled The power of video to trigger innovation: rice processing in central Benin, was undertaken by the Africa Rice Center and Benin’s University of Abomey. The research team compared the success of various instruction methods on farming practices in Benin, focusing particularly on the comparative effectiveness of three ways to transfer knowledge: workshop demonstrations, peer sharing, and video demonstrations.

Not only did the study find that the video training sessions successfully reached 3 x more women farmers (74%) than traditional workshops; they also found that those attending the video training were far more likely to adopt the techniques shown.

In villages where farmers had attended the video session, adoption of the improved techniques measured at 72% of the population compared to only 19% of farmers attending the workshop demonstrations. Levels of innovation were highest for farmers who had attended both the training and a subsequent video session (92%).

Researchers found that the use of farmers rather than scientists to demonstrate the techniques in the videos was a critical success factor; it established immediate recognition and a level of trust with the audience.  Another critical factor was the fact that the videos contained knowledge which was relevant for and applicable to local conditions.

This and other research around the impact of video learning has led to Exceed adding the Rig iVision Video Library  concept to its portfolio of services. An integrated part of our Performance Improvement service, Rig iVision involves Exceed coaches capturing video footage of key drilling and completion activities. These videos are then edited and utilised as a key component of induction sessions, pre-job planning and after-action reviews.

Exceed has also made Rig iVision available as a stand-alone knowledge library for those operators and contractors who do not have a performance improvement contract in place. In this case, we bring in our professional AV partner who capture and edit all key rig activities on the client’s rig.

The videos are professionally edited complete with voice-over in the client’s preferred language. This effectively allows operators to capitalise on the tremendous benefits of video learning in overcoming language barriers, improving HSE, and accelerating the learning curve.

For further information, contact Exceed at +44 1224 577 940 or visit the Rig iVision page on our website.

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References:

 1.  “The power of video to trigger innovation: rice processing in central Benin”. Authors: Zossou, Espérance; Van Mele, Paul; Vodouhe, Simplice D.; Wanvoeke, Jonas