Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil and Gas Industry

Courses Syllabus

Introduction

This course has been specifically designed for those individuals wanting to develop their leadership and strategic thinking skills within this complex and fast evolving Oil & Gas industry. The elements of the course provide a structured and coherent framework for identifying and responding to opportunities and the importance of linking strategies developed to wealth maximization objectives within the Oil & Gas industry context.

The Oil & Gas industry is undergoing significant change with new business models, companies and sources emerging.  It is therefore imperative for organizational leaders to be able to identify opportunities and successfully navigate the complex, evolving risk landscape to become the key players of tomorrow.

objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Appreciate & understand each of the elements of the course – the Oil and Gas industry, Leadership and strategic thinking
• Developing strategies and recognizing the linkage of strategy to wealth maximisation
• Recognise key strategic planning frameworks
• Develop skills needed to master each individual element & understand how elements interact to create a systemic approach to problem identification
• Identify priorities for continued professional development

Contents

Day One

Leadership in the Oil and Gas context

• What do we mean by leadership in the Oil and Gas industry
• The differences between leadership and management
• Turning leadership theory into practical leadership
• Leadership styles
• Case study review

Day Two

The Oil and Gas industry – challenges and opportunities

• The nature of the Oil and Gas industry
• Who are the key players?
• Strategic challenges and opportunities facing the industry
• Structures and business models
• Case study review

Day Three

 Strategic thinking in the Oil and Gas industry context

• Importance of strategy
• Differences between Oil and Gas strategy and operations
• Critical thinking and problem solving frameworks
• Developing a strategic plan
• Monitoring strategic performance
• Case study review

Day Four

Contributing to an analysis of strategic risk

• What is strategic risk?
• Why is it important?
• Understanding the risk management process
• Application of the risk management process at the strategic level
• How to improve your strategic  risk management regime

Day Five

Oil and Gas leadership and strategic thinking workshop

• Strategic leadership for team development
• Innovative Leadership skills
• Case study application
• Key learnings and course summary