Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry | 31 May 2026 | 04 Jun 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 | Register |
| Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry | 02 Aug 2026 | 06 Aug 2026 | Istanbul, Turkey | $ 4,500 | Register |
| Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry | 22 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 | Register |
Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry | 31 May 2026 | 04 Jun 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | $ 3,900 |
| Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry | 02 Aug 2026 | 06 Aug 2026 | Istanbul, Turkey | $ 4,500 |
| Leadership and Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals Industry | 22 Nov 2026 | 26 Nov 2026 | Dubai, UAE | $ 3,900 |
Introduction
This course has been specifically designed for experienced individuals wanting to develop their leadership and strategic thinking skills within the increasingly complex and fast-changing oil, gas & petrochemical industry. The elements of the course provide a structured and coherent framework for identifying and responding to new opportunities. It enables participants to respond to the challenge of linking strategies to profitable growth objectives within these 3 sectors. The global oil, gas & petrochemical business is undergoing significant change in all dimensions – supply/demand balance, competition, technologies, organizational structures, government policies. It is therefore imperative for business leaders to be able to identify new opportunities and successfully navigate the evolving risk landscape to become the top performers of tomorrow.
The course will highlight:
- The changing dynamics of the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry
- Best practice in analyzing requirements for sustained success
- The latest thinking in theory and practice of leadership
- Driving and leading strategic change in this business
- Guidelines on the practical application of the course
Objectives
- Appreciate and understand each of the 3 dimensions of the course– (i) oil, gas, and petrochemical trends, (ii) leadership, (iii) strategic thinking
- Develop strategies and recognize the linkage of strategy to achieving and sustaining profitable growth
- Evaluate and apply key strategic planning frameworks
- Improve leadership skills to create a systematic approach to business analysis
- Identify priorities for continued personal and team development
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Training Methodology
This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practices. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.
Who Should Attend?
This course will benefit professionals from any specialization in the organization who desire to improve their leadership skills and/or are involved in creating and maximizing profitable growth. In the past, the following delegate categories have benefited from attending this course.
- 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
Course Outline
Day 1: Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
- The differences between leadership and management
- What do we mean by leadership in these sectors?
- Turning leadership theory into leadership action
- Leadership styles and managing your impact as a leader
- Why would anyone want to be led by you?
Day 2: The Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry – Challenges and Opportunities
- Macroeconomic relationships – companies, governments, institutions
- What is driving a structural shift in each sector?
- OPEC and non-OPEC players and the major markets
- Strategic challenges and opportunities facing the industry
- Organizational design and business models
Day 3: Strategic Thinking in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industry
- What is the strategy and why does it matter?
- Integration and alignment of strategic and operational management
- Analytical and problem-solving frameworks
- The central concept of profitable growth
- Developing a strategic plan
- Monitoring strategic performance
Day 4: Contributing to an Analysis of Strategic Risk
- What is strategic risk and why is it important?
- Understanding the risk management process
- The main 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 regime
Day 5: Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Leadership and Strategic Thinking Workshop
- Strategic leadership for team development
- Innovative leadership skills
- Developing a strategic thinking culture in your team
- Case study to synthesize the whole course
- Key learnings and course summary
- Developing a personal plan to apply this course in your organization

