Course description

Organizations demand a high degree of agility, relationship building and integrity. The "Professional Business Leadership for Exploration and Production Companies Workshop" program is a critical and powerful program designed to define what is business leadership, how it is different from management, and why it is critical to develop leadership capabilities among co-managers, their deputies, and senior managers. The program emphasizes building an enterprise mindset, strategic leadership perspective, and fostering high performance collaborative leaders. It equips participants with tools and frameworks to lead through day-to-day business, organizational change, and challenges, tailored specifically for the participants' context.
This leadership workshop will provide participants with strategies to elevate their communication, ignite their teams’ performance with motivation, engagement, resilience, and inclusion.

Audience

A professional business leadership workshop for exploration and production (E&P) companies should target a variety of professionals involved in the industry, with a focus on those who can benefit from enhanced leadership skills and strategic thinking. Specific target audiences include managers, team leads, HR professionals, and business development specialists. 

Prerequisites

Course content

Introduction to Leadership & Self-Assessment 

The program begins by grounding participants in the foundational principles of leadership, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by leaders in the oil and gas industry. Participants will conduct a self-assessment to identify their personal leadership styles and reflect on how these styles impact their decision-making and team dynamics. Discussions will address the importance of emotional intelligence in navigating complex, high-pressure environments, such as managing cross-functional teams and coordinating large-scale projects in the sector. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Understand the core principles of effective leadership. 
•    Assess personal leadership styles and identify strengths and areas for development. 
•    Develop an understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on team dynamics. 

Communication Skills for Effective Leadership 
Effective communication is critical for leaders in the oil and gas industry, where operations often involve high-stakes negotiations, safety-critical instructions, and coordination across multinational teams. This session focuses on enhancing participants’ ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. Participants will explore active listening techniques, strategies for delivering constructive feedback, and methods for influencing stakeholders in scenarios such as project kickoffs, regulatory discussions, and crisis management. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Develop effective communication techniques. 
•    Build trust through active listening and empathy. 
•    Enhance influencing skills to lead diverse teams. 

Outdoor Experiential Learning Activity 
This day immerses participants in outdoor leadership challenges that mirror the high-pressure, dynamic environments of the oil and gas sector. Activities will focus on building trust, enhancing resilience, and fostering collaboration among team members. Participants will navigate scenarios that require problem-solving under uncertain conditions, like managing operational risks or unexpected market fluctuations in their industry. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Strengthen team collaboration and trust. 
•    Develop resilience and adaptability. 
•    Apply leadership concepts in challenging scenarios. 

Building and Leading High-Performance Teams 
Participants will delve into strategies for cultivating high-performance teams that thrive in the oil and gas sector's fast-paced and often remote operational settings. The session will address aligning team objectives with organizational goals, fostering accountability, and maintaining motivation during prolonged project timelines. Real-world case studies will illustrate successful team leadership in high-stakes scenarios such as offshore drilling operations and major infrastructure projects. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Understand the dynamics of high-performing teams. 
•    Develop strategies to align team goals with organizational objectives. 
•    Foster a culture of accountability and motivation. 

Decision Making and Problem Solving 
Leaders in the oil and gas industry must excel in making informed decisions amidst uncertainty and complexity. This session introduces structured decision-making frameworks tailored to the industry’s unique challenges, such as optimizing resource allocation, managing supply chain disruptions, and balancing environmental and economic considerations. Participants will practice solving realistic scenarios to hone their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Apply structured decision-making frameworks. 
•    Enhance critical thinking skills to solve complex problems. 
•    Build confidence in making decisions under uncertainty. 

Leading Through Change and Innovation 
Change and innovation are constants in the oil and gas sector, where evolving technologies and market dynamics require leaders to be adaptable and forward-thinking. This session equips participants with tools to lead teams through organizational changes, such as digital transformation initiatives or energy transition projects. Participants will also explore techniques for fostering a culture of innovation to maintain a competitive edge. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Develop skills to lead through organizational change. 
•    Foster a culture of innovation within teams. 
•    Build resilience to adapt to disruptions. 

Leadership Digital Manifesto 
The program concludes with a workshop where participants synthesize their learning into a Leadership Digital Manifesto. This personalized document will outline their commitments to ongoing professional development and strategies for inspiring their teams. Participants will reflect on how to apply their insights to real-world scenarios, such as presenting a strategic vision to stakeholders or driving team alignment on critical projects. 
Learning Outcomes: 
•    Reflect on personal and professional growth throughout the program. 
•    Develop actionable strategies for continuous leadership development. 
•    Create a plan to communicate leadership commitments to teams. 

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