An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Leadership & Strategic Thinking
in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry

Sustaining Profitable Growth in a Changing Global Business

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

As global energy markets experience rapid transformation, effective leadership and strategic foresight are essential for navigating complexity and driving sustainable growth. The Leadership & Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course is designed to help experienced professionals enhance their strategic mindset and lead confidently within these interlinked sectors.

The training course offers a comprehensive framework for identifying new opportunities, developing forward-thinking strategies, and aligning leadership capabilities with organizational goals. Participants will explore the latest industry trends, leadership methodologies, and strategic planning tools to address the fast-changing dynamics of the oil, gas, and petrochemical landscape.

This Leadership & Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course will highlight:

  • Evolving trends and disruptions in the oil, gas, and petrochemicals industry
  • Best practices for sustaining long-term business success
  • The latest thinking in leadership theory and application
  • Strategic frameworks for planning and execution
  • Real-world case studies to connect theory to practice

COURSE DETAILS

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OBJECTIVES

By the end of the Leadership & Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course, participants will be able to:

  • Analyze industry-specific trends impacting the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors
  • Link strategic thinking to business growth and long-term profitability
  • Apply key strategic planning tools and frameworks effectively
  • Strengthen leadership capabilities to manage change and guide teams
  • Develop personal action plans for continued professional development and strategic contribution
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TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This Leadership & Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course will be highly participatory, and the training course leader will present, guide, and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies, and exercises. Above all, the training course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved.

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ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

Organizations will benefit from:

  • Improved leadership effectiveness across all managerial levels
  • Stronger alignment between strategic goals and operational activities
  • Enhanced team engagement and performance through clear direction
  • Faster adaptation to industry changes and competitive pressures
  • Development of a future-ready mindset focused on innovation and growth
  • A more cohesive approach to planning, execution, and change management
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PERSONAL IMPACT

Participants will gain:

  • Exposure to modern leadership thinking tailored for the energy sector
  • Strategic tools to lead change, manage risk, and drive performance
  • Greater confidence in contributing to high-level planning processes
  • A broader understanding of global trends and their business implications
  • Improved decision-making and analytical skills
  • Practical strategies for developing leadership influence across teams
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training course will benefit professionals from any specialisation in their organisation who wish to improve their leadership skills and/or are involved in achieving and maximising profitable growth.

This KC Academy Leadership & Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals Industry training course is a suitably wide range of professionals but will significantly benefit:

  • 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

DAILY AGENDA

Day 1: Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
  • The Differences between Leadership and Management
  • What do we mean by Leadership in our sectors?
  • How can we turn Leadership theory into practical action?
  • Leadership Styles and Managing your Impact as a Leader
  • Why would anyone agree to be led by you?
Day 2: Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry – Challenges and Opportunities
  • Macroeconomic Relationships – Companies, Governments & Institutions
  • What is driving a structural shift in each of the three (3) sectors?
  • OPEC and Non-OPEC Players and the Major Markets
  • Strategic Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Industry
  • Organisational Design and Business Models
Day 3: Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
  • What is the strategy, and why does it matter?
  • How to Integrate and Align Strategic and Operational Management
  • Applying the Best Analytical and Problem-solving Techniques
  • The Central Concept of Profitable Growth
  • How to Prepare, Implement and Develop a Strategic Plan
  • Monitoring Strategic Performance and Learning for the Future
Day 4: Contributing to an Analysis of Strategic Risk
  • What is a strategic risk, and why is it important?
  • Understanding the Risk Management Process
  • 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 System?
Day 5: Leadership and Strategic Thinking Workshop
  • Applying Strategic Leadership for Team Development
  • Leveraging Innovative Leadership Skills
  • Developing a Strategic Thinking Culture in Your Team
  • Key Learning Points and Summary
  • Developing a Personal Plan to Use in Organisation
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Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, KC ACademy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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