LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
Equipping Energy Leaders to Drive Strategy, Innovation, and Organizational Performance
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 – 05 Dec 2025 | London, UK | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
The oil and gas industry faces unprecedented challenges—from volatile markets and environmental pressures to digital transformation and workforce transitions. In such a complex environment, strong leadership and robust strategic planning are essential for long-term success and sustainability.
This intensive 5-day course empowers mid-to-senior leaders in the oil and gas sector with the tools to lead with vision, formulate adaptive strategies, and navigate uncertainty. It integrates leadership development with real-world strategy frameworks to enhance both organizational agility and personal leadership effectiveness.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Formulate and execute effective strategies aligned with market dynamics
• Apply leadership techniques to influence, motivate, and engage diverse teams
• Use strategic tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, and scenario planning
• Translate long-term vision into operational priorities and KPIs
• Lead change and innovation in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
Key Benefits of Attending
• To enhance your strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
• To lead high-performing teams and align them with corporate goals
• To respond effectively to disruptions in global energy markets
• To drive innovation, sustainability, and performance across oil and gas operations
• To strengthen leadership presence in a high-stakes environment
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Executives and senior managers in the oil, gas, and energy sectors
• Strategic planners and business development professionals
• Operations and technical leaders seeking to expand their strategic impact
• HR, finance, and support leaders involved in long-term planning
• Project and asset managers transitioning into strategic roles
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Strategic analysis and planning in volatile markets
• Visionary leadership and decision-making under pressure
• Stakeholder engagement and internal alignment
• Change management and cultural leadership
• KPI-driven execution and performance accountability
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger alignment between strategy and operations
• Improved risk management and scenario planning
• Enhanced leadership pipeline and organizational resilience
• Clearer performance goals and execution roadmaps
• Greater ability to adapt to energy transition trends and ESG expectations
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Industry trends, energy market shifts, and corporate strategy models
• Case Studies – Lessons from leading oil & gas companies on transformation and growth
• Workshops – Strategic planning simulations and leadership self-assessments
• Peer Exchange – Group discussions on sector-specific challenges and leadership dilemmas
• Tools – Strategic plan templates, KPI scorecards, scenario maps, and leadership development plans
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Strategic Landscape and Industry Dynamics
- Module 1: Global Oil & Gas Trends and Strategic Implications (07:30 – 09:30)
• Energy transition, regulatory shifts, and market forces - Module 2: PESTLE and SWOT for Oil & Gas Organizations (09:45 – 11:15)
• Mapping external and internal strategic drivers - Module 3: Workshop – Strategic Environment Analysis (11:30 – 01:00)
• Building a strategy map for your organization - Module 4: Competitive Advantage and Market Positioning (02:00 – 03:30)
• Cost leadership vs. differentiation strategies
Day 2: Strategic Formulation and Business Models
- Module 5: Strategy Design and Business Models (07:30 – 09:30)
• Integrated vs. specialized models in oil & gas - Module 6: Scenario Planning for Uncertainty (09:45 – 11:15)
• Tools to plan across economic and energy futures - Module 7: Workshop – Building Strategic Options (11:30 – 01:00)
• Evaluating resilience, profitability, and risk - Module 8: Investment, Growth, and Diversification Strategies (02:00 – 03:30)
• Asset portfolio planning and long-term ROI
Day 3: Leadership Competencies for Strategy Execution
- Module 9: Leadership Styles and Adaptive Influence (07:30 – 09:30)
• Situational leadership and energy industry leadership profiles - Module 10: Leading High-Performing Teams (09:45 – 11:15)
• Motivation, trust, and cross-functional collaboration - Module 11: Workshop – Leadership Strengths Assessment (11:30 – 01:00)
• Self-assessment and development planning - Module 12: Managing Culture and Change in Energy Organizations (02:00 – 03:30)
• Leading through transformation and uncertainty
Day 4: Operationalizing Strategy and Setting KPIs
- Module 13: Translating Strategy into Operational Goals (07:30 – 09:30)
• Aligning vision with execution through strategic plans - Module 14: Performance Measurement and KPI Development (09:45 – 11:15)
• Creating scorecards to monitor execution - Module 15: Workshop – Designing a Strategic Dashboard (11:30 – 01:00)
• KPI selection and cascading metrics - Module 16: Governance and Accountability for Strategic Delivery (02:00 – 03:30)
• Decision rights, roles, and strategic reviews
Day 5: Strategic Leadership in Action
- Module 17: Communicating Strategy to Stakeholders (07:30 – 09:30)
• Presenting strategy with clarity and influence - Module 18: Strategic Risk Management (09:45 – 11:15)
• Identifying and mitigating financial, operational, and ESG risks - Module 19: Workshop – Final Strategic Plan Presentation (11:30 – 01:00)
• Presenting a strategic plan for feedback - Module 20: Wrap-Up and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Reflection, Q&A, and action planning
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Leadership and Strategic Planning for the Oil & Gas Industry, validating their ability to lead with foresight and execute strategies aligned with the evolving energy landscape.