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Embracing Diversity in a Global Workforce: How Do We Respond to Global Cultural Differences?
Emily OatneyChevron Corporation
AAPGSan Antonio22 April 08
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Outline
Changing international petroleum workforce demographics and the need for skilled labor
Engaging and developing a globally diverse work force
Personal Lessons Learned
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International Petrotechnical Student Demographics
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North American & European Students
Africa, Asia, South America, Russian and Caspian Students
Chart adapted from the Wall Street Journal 4 April 08; Data from Schlumberger
This chart does not include China
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Chevron Global Upstream & Gas Petrotechnical Staff Demographics
<25 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+
Age
NonUS
US
US62%
Non-US38%
Chevron Source, 12/31/07
Non-US Petrotechs are largely from:
Indonesia
Nigeria
Great Britain
Thailand
Angola
Australia
Canada
Argentina
Venezuela
Philippines
Kuwait
Colombia
Bangladesh
Brazil
Vietnam
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Chevron’s Overall Workforce
Non-US57%
US43%
US71%
Non-US29%
1999 2007 YE
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Chevron Internationalization –Percent of overall expatriate population not on US, UK or Canadian payrolls
19.9%
13.3%15.0%
12.5%
17.0%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Chevron source YE 2007
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Engaging and developing a culturally diverse work force
Invest in People
Attract high performing and diverse talent
Provide an inclusive place to work
Respect and understand the unique talents and characteristics of each individual, and leverage skills, ideas, and experiences
Develop and manage this talent
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Diversity as a core value & business strategy at Chevron
Diversity Networks
• 5 out of 10 Chevron diversity networks are ethnicity–focused
Diversity is an integral part of performance planning process
International University Partnerships with 16+ targeted universities
Recently opened technology centers in Asia and Europe
Global Mobile Workforce Development
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Global Mobile – Personal Perspective
The overseas student experience as a foundation – India
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India Highlights
Life without phones
Field work in small villages
Making bagels and paratha
Learning about different Indian religions
Understanding arranged marriage
Developing life-long friendships
Firoze & Sucheta Dotiwala
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Global Mobile – Personal Perspective
International life – student vs. professional
Vietnam - lessons in communication
Lots of fun
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Highlight – Vietnamese Game Show
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Highlight – Vietnamese Game Show
They guessed the right song!!!!!
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Global Cultural Diversity – Lessons Learned
Explore the unknown, whether in your backyard or across the globe
Learn another language in your community, even if you only pick up the basics
Get outside of your comfort zone and take advantage of all that a new place and community has to offer
Adapt to local norms but maintain your core values
Listening skills are gold, we can never work on this enough
Laugh at yourself and embrace all that diversity has to offer
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The Onward Journey
The oil industry is becoming more culturally diverse
Student and early career opportunities to go overseas foster broad awareness and understanding of global diversity
Understanding, respecting, and adapting to local norms helps develop harmony in the workplace and leads to an inclusive work environment