The Rice Global E & C Forum is the only organization focused solely on the discussion and study of problems and opportunities facing the contracting side of the E & C industry. The Rice Global E&C Forum (RGF) has a vision to be the premier venue for discussion of critical issues impacting the future of the global E & C industry.
The mission of the RGF Council is to accomplish its vision through collaboration with Rice University, by conducting an Annual Forum and holding monthly roundtable meetings within a neutral environment.
Join us for a Discussion – Upcoming Roundtable Meetings
Date: Friday, July 7, 2017
“Making the Connection: People and International Negotiation”
Success in completing agreements depends upon managing a host of commercial and technical issues. When cross-cultural issues dominate, final agreement is particularly problematic. Nevertheless, success in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries depends heavily upon successful international agreements with customers, suppliers, and service providers. Negotiations are typically shortened and benefits increased by dedicating resources to focus on the subtle, often hidden, interplay between personality, culture, and language. With such attention to the process as well as the content of negotiation, use of a few critical and easily implemented tools (best practices) bring increased success to long-term partnerships.
Speaker: David B. Morse, Lead/Leiter, dbm Consulting & Associates
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Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
“Energy and the environment and the Trump administration. What can we expect and hope for?”
A perspective of new regulations, new key leaders in EPA, DOE and other key positions, and comparisons and contrasts of impacts to states in the US and to foreign relations. What the future has in store and what impacts to industries and citizens can we expect.
Speaker: Charles D. McConnell, Executive Director – Energy and Environment Initiative, Rice University
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The Rice Global E&C Forum would not be what it is today if it were not for its members. Learn how you can become actively involved in our Forum by visiting our membership information page or contact us at globalforum@rice.edu.
Join us now for 2017. Our membership year runs from January 1 – December 31.
We thank our members for enabling the Forum Board of Directors to establish and maintain a continuous dialogue on current and future issues related to the benefit of the Engineering and Construction industry. Our membership directory is available for your review.
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