An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Operational Excellence

Implement Lean Organization Principles, Methodologies to Achieve Key Operational Excellence Goals

Operational Excellence

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

20 - 24 Apr 2026
Abu Dhabi - UAE
$5,950
01 - 05 Jun 2026
London - UK
$5,950
08 - 12 Jun 2026
Doha - Qatar
$5,950
22 - 26 Jun 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
20 - 24 Jul 2026
Cairo - Egypt
$5,950
03 - 07 Aug 2026
Istanbul - Turkey
$5,950
20 - 24 Sep 2026
Doha - Qatar
$5,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026
London - UK
$5,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
21 - 25 Dec 2026
Lisbon - Portugal
$5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027
London - UK
$5,950
01 - 05 Feb 2027
Paris - France
$5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027
Paris - France
$5,950
05 - 09 Apr 2027
London - UK
$5,950
19 - 23 Apr 2027
Abu Dhabi - UAE
$5,950
31 May - 04 Jun 2027
London - UK
$5,950
07 - 11 Jun 2027
Doha - Qatar
$5,950
21 - 25 Jun 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
19 - 23 Jul 2027
Cairo - Egypt
$5,950
02 - 06 Aug 2027
Istanbul - Turkey
$5,950
20 - 24 Sep 2027
Doha - Qatar
$5,950
11 - 15 Oct 2027
London - UK
$5,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
20 - 24 Dec 2027
Lisbon - Portugal
$5,950
27 - 31 Dec 2027
London - UK
$5,950

Online

22 - 26 Jun 2026
Online
$4,950
14 - 18 Dec 2026
Online
$4,950
21 - 25 Jun 2027
Online
$4,950
13 - 17 Dec 2027
Online
$4,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

The Operational Excellence training course is designed to empower participants with the critical capabilities needed to drive sustainable performance improvement across organizational functions. This training course focuses on developing the skills, mindset, and strategic understanding required to reduce inefficiencies, eliminate defects, and align operational processes with corporate objectives, ultimately enhancing both productivity and profitability.

Operational Excellence (OPEX) extends beyond conventional process improvement. It is a comprehensive cultural and strategic initiative that integrates continuous development, employee engagement, and lean thinking to deliver lasting value. At its core, OPEX emphasizes doing the right things right — by applying tailored tools to appropriate processes within a supportive and aligned organizational culture. This approach fosters innovation, strengthens accountability, and ensures the long-term resilience of business operations.

This Operational Excellence training course is ideal for leaders and professionals committed to transforming their organization’s performance by embedding operational excellence methodologies into everyday business practices.

This PetroKnowledge training course will highlight:

  • Foundational principles and strategic benefits of operational excellence
  • Lean management practices that streamline operations
  • Process improvement tools to enhance business performance
  • Project and change management techniques that support sustainable transformation
  • Strategies to embed cultural change and drive continuous improvement

What are the Goals?

By completing the Operational Excellence training course, participants will be equipped to:

  • Align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals for measurable impact
  • Evaluate and enhance operational processes to boost efficiency and effectiveness
  • Apply project and process management methodologies to optimize resource utilization
  • Select and implement the appropriate OPEX tools for targeted improvement efforts
  • Integrate lean principles to deliver faster, higher-quality, and lower-cost outcomes
  • Influence organizational behavior and culture to sustain operational excellence initiatives

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is appropriate for everyone in the organization but may be of special interest to anyone charged with driving the improvement of operating performance.

This PetroKnowledge Operational Excellence training course will benefit all levels of personnel in private as well as public sector organizations:

  • Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Technical Staff
  • Healthcare Personnel
  • Operations Personnel

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training is based on a combination of (a) coach led training, (b) practical application of techniques through individual and group activities, and (c) discussion and reflection of delegate real life experiences. The training course manual provides a guide to all tools and methods covered for future reference.

Organisational Impact

Organizations that invest in operational excellence capabilities gain a sustainable competitive edge. This Operational Excellence training course enables employees to think systemically, collaborate across functions, and lead change initiatives that align with long-term strategic goals.

Key benefits to the organization include:

  • A culture focused on value creation and continuous improvement
  • Reduced operational waste and variation across the value chain
  • Stronger alignment between operational goals and corporate strategy
  • Increased customer satisfaction through improved service delivery
  • Higher employee engagement and accountability across teams
  • Enhanced decision-making supported by data and performance metrics

Personal Impact

Participants will gain a deep understanding of operational excellence principles and how to apply them effectively in their daily work. This Operational Excellence training course helps individuals become confident agents of change who can lead performance improvements with clarity and purpose.

Individual benefits include:

  • Enhanced strategic thinking and professional decision-making skills
  • Practical ability to analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks
  • Stronger collaboration and problem-solving within teams
  • Knowledge of tools to improve efficiency, quality, and customer experience
  • Career advancement through demonstrated capability in driving operational results

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Operational Excellence Perspectives & Strategic Approach
  • The OPEX framework, principles, benefits
  • Elements of strategic approach – McKinsey’s 7S, Balanced Scorecard, Strategy Map
  • McKinsey’s 7S model
  • Balanced scorecard (BSC)
  • Strategy map
  • Integrated Management Systems – Quality, Environmental, Safety & Health (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
Day 2: Managing Projects   
  • Project pipeline development and prioritization
  • Overview of PM lifecycle
  • Business case proposal
  • Project planning toolbox – WBS, Gantt Chart, Risk Management etc.
  • Project execution & monitoring
  • Project closure
Day 3: Practices & Methodologies for Operational Excellence
  • Continuous improvement
  • Improving cross-functional processes – SIPOC, Swimlane
  • Finding & eliminating wastes
  • Reducing Costs of Quality (COQ)
  • A3 problem solving, DMAIC & PDCA cycle
  • Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Day 4: Lean Organization Practices
  • Lean management 4P framework
  • The 14 principles of lean organization
  • Tools selection and use – Idea generation, data analysis, decision making
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Visual management – 5S, Kanban
Day 5: Cultural Leadership
  • Change leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Consensus building
  • Motivating individuals
  • Team building

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

Would an alternative date be more suitable?

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