Introduction
The petroleum industry operates in a highly complex, multidisciplinary, and high-risk environment that requires strong management capabilities and effective facilitation skills. Leaders and professionals must not only manage operations but also guide teams, coordinate stakeholders, and facilitate decision-making across technical and commercial domains.
This 5-day intensive training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips participants with the essential management and facilitation skills tailored specifically for the petroleum industry. It integrates leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination to enhance performance and collaboration.
Participants will develop the ability to lead teams effectively, facilitate discussions and workshops, and drive successful outcomes in petroleum projects and operations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand management principles in petroleum operations
- Apply facilitation techniques in technical and operational settings
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
- Improve communication and stakeholder engagement
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and decision-making processes
- Manage conflicts and challenges effectively
- Enhance team performance and productivity
Target Audience
- Petroleum Engineers and Professionals
- Project and Operations Managers
- Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Technical Coordinators
- Professionals involved in oil & gas operations and projects
Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of Management in the Petroleum Industry
- Overview of petroleum operations (upstream, midstream, downstream)
- Management roles and responsibilities
- Leadership styles and approaches
- Decision-making in technical environments
Day 2: Facilitation Skills and Techniques
- Principles of facilitation
- Planning and conducting effective meetings
- Facilitation tools and techniques
- Engaging participants and managing discussions
Day 3: Communication and Stakeholder Management
- Effective communication in technical teams
- Stakeholder identification and analysis
- Managing expectations and alignment
- Cross-functional collaboration
Day 4: Conflict Management and Problem Solving
- Identifying and managing conflicts
- Negotiation and resolution techniques
- Problem-solving frameworks
- Case studies in petroleum operations
Day 5: Leadership, Performance & Practical Facilitation Workshop
- Leading high-performance teams
- Performance management and feedback
- Facilitating real-world scenarios
- Final workshop: conducting a facilitated session
- Review and evaluation
About Dubai
Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.
Things to do and places to visit in Dubai
Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.
When visiting Dubai, be sure to:
- Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
- Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
- Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
- Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
- Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
- Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
- Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
- Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
- Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
- Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
- Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
- Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
- Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.