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