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WHY attend this programme? The world of Oil and Gas is dynamic and changing fast. This programme prepares Managers in the Oil and Gas Industry and related service industries to move into more senior positions. It provides participants with a holistic and integrated view of running business in the Oil and Gas Industry. It covers four key aspects of management and shows how they work together to add value Strategy, Operations, Finance and Leadership. The programme is tailored with a focus on how to address the requirements and challenges faced in the Upstream Oil and Gas Business/Industry. Who is this programme for? If you are a Manager in the Oil and Gas Industry, in upstream exploration and production or in Oil and Gas service providers and you want to develop your career and contribution to the overall success of your organisation, this programme is for you. This programme is also relevant for more senior managers who are new to the industry and who would benefit from a fast-track overview of the industry emerging issues. Mid-level Managers Managers with 5 to 15 years of experience who lead departments, units, functions and groups of up to 50 people; specialised senior experts. HOW will you benefit? As a result of participating in this programme, you will be better able to: Understand the key parts of the upstream business and how their combination leads to success Appreciate the making and execution of strategy learn how to develop scenarios and understand how they impact some key industry attractiveness parameters e.g. supply demand balance, oil price, etc. (this is particularly relevant for functional managers) Apprehend the importance of strategy execution and operational excellence to achieve success (particularly relevant for managers with strategic planning background) Remain alert to changing world dynamics and understand how they impact the O&G industry business Drive success through good leadership apply appropriate leadership behaviour and style, build emotional intelligence and strong cross cultural relationships Leverage best practice and ideas gained from your facilitator as well as peer participants from other companies Apply practical business tools and frameworks to make sound decisions and solve business issues Manage effectively in a matrix organization Lead cross functional collaborative projects... and thereby ensure your organization gets more flexible and agile to address change Develop your career and gain a better understanding and view of the total business, to improve your ability to effectively influence organizational decisions WHAT will you learn and practice? The 5-Day Mini MBA for the Oil and Gas Industry has been designed to give a broad overview of how the oil and gas business works, and the issues and the challenges it faces. While the entire industry chain is covered, more weight is given to upstream exploration and production. This programme will contain a rich blend of classroom teaching and case study. Approximately 70% of the programme comprises group work. Participants will learn from and with each other in a highly interactive setting. The faculty for this workshop are experienced oil and gas industry executives. A general outline follows; however the faculty will make adjustments to this structure, according to the different needs of the groups. Module 1 - Strategic Framing Communicate like a Leader: Communicating powerfully is a critical skill for leaders Participants will practice the Elevator Pitch as a way to communicate value in a way people can understand. Know your Industry: Understanding the O&G Industry is www.mce-ama.com 2
necessary for better decision-making and being eligible for higher responsibility. This industry overview provides participants an understanding of the industry from end to end and provides a basis for the rest of the programme O&G value chain upstream, downstream, supply, chemicals, lubes Profitability and key issues New technologies e.g. Fracking, 3D, 4D (3D + time) Enhanced oil recovery Key processes e.g. refinery configuration Key historic trends etc. Relationship building Think Strategically: Strategic thinking is both intuitive and analytic. How organisations go about framing the strategy. Even if you are not involved in strategy making now, you need to understand the strategy and strategic process to make better decisions and manage your part of the business. Process of strategy making and performance management Tools for strategy analysis competitive strategy and innovative strategy What makes a strategy successful vs classic mistakes that cause strategies to fail Look Ahead for Coming Changes: The Changing world provides the context for setting strategy. Leaders anticipate rather than resist change and position their companies to win. Global trends and drivers O&G Industry future trends and drivers Module 2 - Strategy Execution Create a Business Model for Strategy Execution: Key to delivering on a strategy is selecting the right business model. This session examines the various business models used successfully in the O&G industry How to deliver on the chosen strategy? Organic growth Exploration, Appraisal, Development where do you focus on. Capabilities and consequences Collaborate JV, Partnerships and M&A New country entry/new acreage Success factors for collaborative approach Engage your most important Stakeholders: A key part of executing strategy successfully depends on engaging all the stakeholders Stakeholders are Suppliers, JV companies, NOCs, governments, regulators etc. Stakeholder management framework how best to influence and persuade your most important stakeholders Corporate Social Responsibility and reputation management Align your People to Implement the Strategy: You cannot execute your strategy alone, you need the willing commitment of people working together toward the same goal. The MCE Leadership Model will provides the framework for excellence in strategic alignment Introduction to the MCE Leadership Model Key elements of the model how a leader gains commitment, enables and motivates people to act in support of the strategy Plan Strategy Execution through a series of Key Projects: Programme Management is one of the key activities of O&G. Knowing how to do this well creates value for your company and can bring you higher responsibility Outline the essentials of programme management planning, budgeting, teams, governance, peer reviews etc. Structure VAR process Group work on the lessons on good and bad programme management Best practice on O&G programme management Module 3- Operational Excellence Select the right Organisational Design and manage accordingly: Organisational constructs, how to manage them and their impact on performance Business Unit organisation (example BP) vs. Functional organisation (example ExxonMobil). How each works, its advantages and limitations Implications for core competences and how the business is managed Manage for High Performance: Operational efficiency and reliability are key performance drivers Reservoir management - Production planning and day to day operations Resource planning www.mce-ama.com 3
Managing performance KPIs for efficiency and reliability HSSE management Manage Shutdowns efficiently: Maintenance shutdown have to be managed carefully to minimise costs & outage Critical elements and best practice for maintenance shutdown Planning the shutdown. Resourcing, Outsourcing, etc. Managing the shutdown Manage and develop your staff: Managing and developing a team of committed, skilled, motivated people is one of the best investments toward sustained high performance. Staff development principles and processes Too important to be left only to HR a partnership between HR and line managers Staffing issues particular to the upstream business Lead Negotiations: Negotiating deals or reaching agreement during change is a key part of leading in O&G Introduction to key principles of negotiations in international setting Personal assessment to understand own negotiation preference/style and its strengths and weaknesses How to use different negotiation styles in different situations to reach optimal outcomes Module 4 Finance Understand O&G Finance basics: A financial framework has to be developed and understood alongside strategy and operations for successful management O&G industry accounting standards Understand the 3 key financial statements Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Make better Investment decisions: The upstream business is driven by a series of projects & investments. This session provides the essentials of investment decision making Discounted Cash Flow, Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return & Payback, Expected Monetary Value what are they and how to calculate them How to use these to make investment judgements Project finance Manage Joint Venture Finance: Financial framework Production-sharing contracts are common, and reserves accounting is specific to upstream. A key part of understanding and managing the upstream business Production/Revenue sharing contracts framework, reporting etc. Reserves accounting: What is it? Problems and issues of mis-reporting Module 5 Leadership How to be a Great Leader: Lessons from Great Leaders Characteristics, behaviours and what you can do Examining some of the greatest business and world leaders Common characteristics of the greatest leaders transformational, passion, communication, perseverance, courage, determination etc. Emotional intelligence and how to being practicing it Personal action plan Lessons from Leaders Strengths and development needs Find your Leadership Style and develop it: Behaviour preference in built preferences on how we like to do things leads to a style of leadership. Participants will find their own style. Self-assessment questionnaire Behaviour/style profile strengths and weaknesses Group exercise on behaviour differences and its impact on communication Using behaviour/style profiles to better influence and manage team members and key Stakeholders Best Leaders adapt to different Cultures: With JV/partnerships, the O&G industry is a global and diverse community. Understanding and working with diverse cultures is a key part of leadership success Introduction to various models to help understanding of other cultures Best practice on working with other cultures Cultural profiling framework to identify common areas and differences in values and attitudes Lead Change and Transformation: As the world changes, great leaders lead their organizations to transform and adapt to change for long term survival. www.mce-ama.com 4
They deal effectively with people s natural resistance to change. What is Change Management? Why Change? The change process Resistance to change, why it happens, emotional reaction curve, how to address it Best and worst practices in change management Communicate Authentically and Powerfully: Leadership Communication - Authentically and Powerfully How to frame communications to your stakeholders, including employees Practice communicating your strategy Final Module - Action Planning Personal Action Planning: Develop an individual plan for changes you will implement on your return to your job. Business goals Self-development goals Selecting highest impact actions This programme description is intellectual property of Management Centre Europe (MCE). Not to be used without permission. www.mce-ama.com 5