Mini MBA for Oil & Gas Industry

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This program is specially customized to meet the identified personal training needs of the participants and help them contribute to their organizational goals

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Knowledge Seekers UK, Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 2084275805 38 Welldon Crescent, Harrow, London. HA1 1QR Mob: +44 (0)7590535011 info@kseekers.co.uk www.kseekers.co.uk

Course Philosophy: The realm of oil and gas is dynamic and changing fast. This program helps participants—typically Middle Managers in the Oil and Gas industry and related service industries—to move into more senior positions. It provides a holistic and integrated view of running the business. It tackles four key disciplines of management and how they work together to provide value: Strategy, Leadership, Finance and Operations. The focus is specifically tailored for the requirements of the Oil and Gas business.

Who should attend? Typical par cipants have 7 years of management experience in the Oil and Gas industry or in O&G service provider. All operational or functional leaders, or they may work in strategic planning. To further develop their careers and their contribution, executives want to acquire a greater understanding of the oil and gas business and how their function contributes to the overall success. The programme is also suitable for more senior managers who are new to the industry and would benefit from a “fast track” overview of the Oil and Gas industry and the emergent issues. Mid-level managers with 5 to 15 years of experience who lead departments, units, func ons and groups of up to 30 people; specialised senior experts. Program Aims & Objectives

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

Realize the key parts of the business and how their combination leads to success Understand and appreciate the making and execution of strategy Develop scenarios and calculate their impact on factors that are particularly relevant for functional

managers, such as supply/demand balances, oil price, etc. Understand the importance of strategy execution & operational excellence as means to achieving strategy Remain alert to changing world dynamics and how this impacts the O&G business Drive success through good leadership: your leadership behaviour and style, emotional intelligence,

building strong cross-cultural relationships, etc. Use best practices and ideas gained from your facilitator as well as peer participants. Apply practical business tools and frameworks to make sound decisions and solve business problems Lead cross-functional collaborative projects, thereby increasing your organization’s flexibility and agility Manage effectively in a matrix organization Develop your career by gaining a better understanding and view of the total business, improving your

ability to effectively influence organizational decisions

Value-added features: The Mini MBA has been designed to give a broad overview of the how the Oil and Gas Industry works and the issues and the challenges it faces. It will contain a rich blend of classroom teaching and case study. Participants will learn from and with each other in a highly interactive setting. During the course, one-to-one coaching will be available from the trainer. Here participants are encouraged to bring their business issues and seek opinions from professional instructor.

Knowledge Seekers UK, Customized Training

Knowledge Seekers UK, Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 2084275805 38 Welldon Crescent, Harrow, London. HA1 1QR Mob: +44 (0)7590535011 info@kseekers.co.uk www.kseekers.co.uk

Course Contents Day 1 – Frame your Strategy

The ever-last changing world, globalization movements and industry trends, and how these impact the strategy. Various classical and theoretical models such Porter’s five forces, portfolio analysis, innovation, etc. will be used. Scenario planning basics will be covered so that participants gain an appreciation of how different assumptions or world situations can influence their strategy and the actions they have to take:

Global and Industry trends Technology Trends and Innovation Strategy making frameworks: SWOT, Portfolio analysis and others Scenario planning: crude price, O&G demands, etc. Case Study

Day 2 - Strategy Execution We introduce a framework for executing strategy. A case study will make this alive and actionable. The day will also cover other essentials of strategy execution in the upstream O&G: managing alliances, post-merger integration essentials, programme management. Issues include:

Business models: Internal Growth or Partnerships, M&A Strategy Execution (MCE Model) Stakeholder Management Programme Management Essentials

Day 3 - Leadership Taken into consideration the complexities of the Oil and Gas Industry, strong leadership skills are essential. These include building relationships, cross-cultural awareness, leading teams through change, etc. This starts with self-awareness and includes a behaviour preference assessment that covers Emotional Intelligence, leadership styles etc. Topics include:

Leadership fundamentals: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Styles, Behavioural Preference, etc. Cross-culture awareness and diverse teams International Negotiations Change Management Communicating Powerfully

Day 4- Financial Issues Financial literacy is cri cal for running any business successfully. Day 4 focuses on three aspects that are essential for effective management: the basics of P&L, Balance sheet, cash flow; Investment decision making— NPV, IRR, etc.—essential for projects assessments, production sharing agreements and oil accounting and reporting. Topics include:

Finance Basics: P&L, BS, CF Investment Management: IRR, NPV, etc. Upstream accounting: Reporting requirements, production sharing agreements

Knowledge Seekers UK, Customised Training

Knowledge Seekers UK, Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 2084275805 38 Welldon Crescent, Harrow, London. HA1 1QR Mob: +44 (0)7590535011 info@kseekers.co.uk www.kseekers.co.uk

Day 5- Art of Successful Operations

You will examine organizational design (Business Units or Functional structure) and risk management. Participants will work on a case study in teams of four and present the results on the last day. This will provide an opportunity to practice their communication/presentation skills to Executives. This part includes:

Case Study: Presentations Organisational Constructs: BUs (BP) vs. Functional (ExxonMobil) Risk Management

Course Details

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Course Title

“Mini MBA for Oil & Gas Industry”

Course Duration: 5 days training

Pre- Schedule:

22nd – 26th September 2014

Timings:

10:00 AM – 02:30 PM

Fees per participants VAT included

£ 4,900 GBP

Venue:

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana- Dubai UAE

Course fees Include:

USB Memory & printed out documentations Assessment and follow up after course Evaluation reports Completion certificate upon successful attendance & participation Refreshments Airport pick up