• The changing dynamics of the oil, gas and petrochemical industry
• Best practice in analysing requirements for sustained success
• Latest thinking in theory and practice of leadership
• Driving and leading strategic change in this business
• Guidelines on the practical application of the seminar

Organizational Impact

In sending delegates to this training seminar, the organization will gain the following benefits:

• Improved leadership performance at all management levels
• Greater commitment of teams and individuals to achieving goals
• More rapid reaction to changes in the business environment
• Closer alignment of strategic and operational activities
• More cohesive teamwork across different organizational functions
• An improved planning approach that will sustain profitable growth

By the end of this course, delegates will learn about:

• Appreciate and understand each of the 3 dimensions of the seminar – (i) oil, gas and petrochemical trends, (ii) leadership, (iii) strategic thinking
• Develop strategies and recognize the linkage of strategy to achieving and sustaining profitable growth
• Evaluate and apply key strategic planning frameworks
• Improve leadership skills to create a systematic approach to business analysis
• Identify priorities for continued personal and team development

This training seminar will benefit professionals from any specialization in the organization who desire to improve their leadership skills and/or are involved in creating and maximizing profitable growth. In the past, the following delegate categories have benefited from attending this training course:

• Strategic and Operational Planning Specialists
• Financial Managers and Financial Analysts
• Business Development Specialists
• Sales and Marketing Staff
• Logistics and Supply Chain Specialists
• Human Resource Specialists

This training seminar will be highly participatory and the instructor will present, guide and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies and exercises. Above all, instructor will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved.

DAY 1

Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry

• The differences between leadership and management
• What do we mean by leadership in these sectors?
• Turning leadership theory into leadership action
• Leadership styles and managing your impact as a leader
• Why would anyone want to be led by you?

DAY 2

The Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry – Challenges and Opportunities

• Macroeconomic relationships – companies, governments, institutions
• What is driving structural shift in each sector?
• OPEC and non-OPEC players and the major markets
• Strategic challenges and opportunities facing the industry
• Organizational design and business models

DAY 3

Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry

• What is strategy and why does it matter?
• Integration and alignment of strategic and operational management
• Analytical and problem solving frameworks
• The central concept of profitable growth
• Developing a strategic plan
• Monitoring strategic performance

DAY 4

Contributing to an Analysis of Strategic Risk

• What is strategic risk and why is it important?
• Understanding the risk management process
• The main tools and techniques of risk analysis and risk management
• Application of the risk management process at the strategic level
• How to develop your strategic risk management regime

DAY 5

Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Leadership and Strategic Thinking Workshop

• Strategic leadership for team development
• Innovative leadership skills
• Developing a strategic thinking culture in your team
• Case study to synthesize the whole seminar
• Key learnings and seminar summary
• Developing a personal plan to apply this seminar in your organization

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total course duration.