Speaker Insight: Why Systems Thinking Fuels Breakthroughs in Turnaround Leadership
Speaker Insight: Why Systems Thinking Fuels Breakthroughs in Turnaround Leadership
Turnaround innovation doesn’t just happen in the planning meetings; it happens in the field, where leaders manage complex systems under pressure. This year’s Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference Keynote Panel brings together trailblazing executives who are reimagining how operations run, from CO₂ capture and low-carbon fuel production to automation and AI-driven efficiency.
Among them, Ron Bettin, President of Adduco Management, brings a systems-based lens to that conversation. In his recent article, Managing Project Complexity: A Systems Approach, he explains that large-scale projects succeed when leaders see beyond tasks and timelines – treating each turnaround as a living system shaped by constraints, interdependencies, and uncertainty.
That mindset is central to the breakthroughs transforming turnaround and shutdown execution today – from integrating new digital tools and smarter planning systems to building adaptable teams that keep performance high amid shifting scopes and tight timelines.
“Projects are living systems – not just checklists. Leading them requires coordination, not just control.”
—Ron Bettin, Adduco Management
Ron Bettin, as our keynote panel moderator, will guide the discussion with Ian MacGregor (Entrepreneur & Visionary, Sturgeon Refinery and Alberta Carbon Trunk Line), Bill Whitelaw (Senior Energy Strategist/Chair, Canadian Society for Evolving Energy and Advisor with Energy Futures Lb) and Clayton Roska (Founder & President, Roska DBO), as they share how bold ideas, collaborative thinking and data-driven systems are reshaping Western Canada’s oil & gas industry.
If your goal is to lead more efficiently through complexity – and unlock innovation in the process – this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Read Ron’s full article on Adduco Management’s blog →
View the Keynote Panel and full agenda →