Introduction
This Program builds strong Power Generation Facility Performance Analysis, Auditing, and Management Skills in the participants.
It will build capabilities for verifying that the organization’s policies, objectives, plans, processes, written procedures, and all other elements of organization activities are being implemented, and are operating, effectively – achieving your organization’s strategic goals.
Course Objectives
In this program, you will learn about
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Building a high level of understanding of all organization processes including for each process: What? How? Why? When? Risks? Impact on Strategic Goals?
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Following a Very Practical Checklist approach to make learning relevant and applicable to On-the-Job Performance Needs.
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Showing what is involved to bring an organization's operations in Compliance with ISO-9000 requirements.
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This Program extensively relies on Checklists, Procedures, Step-by-Step Instructions, and Case-Studies.
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Emphasis is on the Easy Practical Approach to Solving Problems.
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Covers: the Issues, Procedures, Key Questions Methodology Guidelines
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Identification of Parameters, Measurement Methods, Planning, and Management.
Target Audience
- Senior and executive-level managers in power generation facilities
- Performance auditors and analysts
- Facility managers in power generation sectors
- Risk management professionals
- Strategic planners in the power sector
- Engineering managers responsible for operational excellence
- Quality and compliance managers within power generation industries
Course Outlines
Day 1: Introduction to Performance & Power Generation Facilities
Management processes and procedures in power generation facilities
Nature of performance problems
Overview of operational challenges
Day 2: Risk and Organizational Framework
Risks in power generation facilities
Organizational procedures
Introduction to risk awareness in operations
Day 3: Strategic Direction & Continuous Improvement
Understanding continuous improvement
Company strategic direction
Clarifying strategic objectives
Determining competitive advantage
Day 4: Improvement Planning & Prioritization
What to improve and what not to improve
Establishing improvement priorities
Aligning improvements with business goals
Day 5: Implementation & Change Management
Implementing continuous improvement
Measurement standards and performance tracking
Communication and motivation
Change management principles
Proactive decision support systems
Day 6: Introduction to Performance Audit
Conducting performance analysis and audits
Current developments and advanced issues
Risk-based auditing and risk management
Self-control assessment
Day 7: Audit Planning & Methodology
Business process continuous improvement methodology
ISO 9000 internal audits
TQM concepts
Establishing scope and objectives
Preliminary system review
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Preparing audit programs
Day 8: Operational Audit Execution
Operational analysis of power generation facilities
Reviewing policies and documentation
Observing operations and activities
Examining financial and operational reports
Day 9: Testing, Validation & Advanced Analysis
Testing accuracy of operating information
Testing controls
Validating analysis process
Validating KPIs
Analyzing major processes
Different production facility arrangements
Day 10: Reporting, Recommendations & Improvement
Audit control procedures (third-party audits, inspections, certifications)
Evaluation of findings
Making and presenting recommendations
Selling audit recommendations
Change management
Managing resistance to improvement
