An Intensive 5-day Training Course
Smart Leadership
Achieving Strategy through Leadership & Innovation
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 10 - 14 Nov 2025 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 24 - 28 Nov 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 02 - 06 Feb 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 11 - 15 May 2026 | London - UK | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 | Houston TX - USA | $7,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 24 - 28 Aug 2026 | Vienna - Austria | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 09 - 13 Nov 2026 | Amsterdam - The Netherlands | $5,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
Online
| 20 - 24 Jul 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 05 - 09 Oct 2026 | Online | $3,950 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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We offer a variety of tailored training options, customized to meet your organisation's needs. Delivered anytime, anywhere, we make it easy to bring expert training directly to your team.
Why Choose this Training Course?
This Smart Leadership training course empowers professionals to lead organizations effectively in today’s fast-changing business environment. It focuses on visionary thinking, adaptability, and the ability to embrace transformation. Successful leaders inspire their teams to challenge conventional approaches, fostering a culture that encourages creativity and innovation.
By adopting strategic thinking, cultivating innovation, and developing team potential, smart leaders can confidently navigate uncertainty, seize new opportunities, and drive long-term success for their organizations.
Key highlights of this Petroknowledge training course:
- Understanding the core principles of strategy and leadership.
- Building a workplace culture that nurtures innovation.
- Leveraging multiple intelligences to enhance creativity.
- Identifying, engaging, and motivating individuals with creative potential.
- Leading structured processes to develop and implement innovative ideas.
What are the Goals?
Upon completing this Smart Leadership training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of innovative leadership.
- Evaluate common myths and misconceptions surrounding innovation.
- Approach problem-solving with structured creative methodologies.
- Leverage multiple intelligences to generate and refine ideas.
- Implement a systematic approach to fostering team-driven innovation.
Who is this Training Course for?
This Smart Leadership training course is intended for those who want to learn how to transform or improve their operations and organisations through the successful application of strategies and business process improvements using higher levels of creativity for innovation.
This Smart Leadership training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Supervisors/Line Leaders
- Team Leaders/Unit Heads
- Managers of all Levels
- Departmental leaders
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Smart Leadership training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes experiential exercises, targeted self-assessments, video examples, skill practices, case studies, team activities and group discussions.
Daily Agenda
Day One: Leading Creativity and Innovation at Work
- Understanding Strategy and Leadership in the 21st century
- Innovation vs. Constant Improvement
- Innovative Leadership as a Transformative Force for Success
- The critical mass for change and innovation
- Case Study of Innovative Companies
- Applying Leadership to Achieve Creativity and Innovation
Day Two: Achieving Workforce Engagement
- How the G.E. “Workout” Model Engaged Employees
- Achieving “Buy-In” from Your Workforce
- Developing Creative Solutions for Problems and New Strategies
- Overcoming Old Paradigms
- The Characteristics of “Organizational Drift”
- Achieving Results by Leading an Empowered Workforce
Day Three: Leadership with a Creative Edge
- Developing Creative Potential in People and Teams
- How Profiling may Reveal the Creativity in People
- Thinking Skills and Multiple Intelligences
- Learning New Brainstorming Techniques
- How to Incubate New Ideas
- Interacting with ‘Creatives’ using Influence and Persuasion
- Creative Group Exercise: Identifying Business Processes
Day Four: Creating a Motivating Climate for Higher Productivity
- Key Elements in Creating New Missions
- Establishing Goals and Targets with Creative Flair
- Building a “Sense of Significance and Purpose”
- Emotional Intelligence as a Motivator
- Rewarding and Encouraging High Performance
- “Pygmalion and Galatea” Theories Behind Individual Performance
- Group and Team Motivation
Day Five: Driving Strategic Change
- Managing the Change Process
- Kotter’s Change Management Techniques
- Successful Techniques for Leading Effective Change
- How a Leader Communicates a ‘Sense of Urgency’
- Overcome the Challenges of Change in Organisations
- Creating an Attitude of Perpetual Change and Improvement
- Course Review and Personal Goals
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
Enrolling in one of our training courses for oil and gas professionals is simple and convenient. Navigate to the specific course page, click “Enroll Now,” and complete the registration form. You will receive a confirmation email with further details on how to proceed.
You may also get in touch with our Registration Team on
+971 50 981 7386 | +971 2 557 7389 or send an email to [email protected]
Upon successful registration online, enrolment on the respective training course will be confirmed by Registration Team by e-mail along with the invoice and joining instruction.
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
Pre-Course Cancellation
Our refund and cancellation policy varies depending on the course and circumstances. Generally, cancellations made at least 21 days before the training are eligible for a refund, less any administrative fees.
Refund Policy Disclaimer
All course bookings made through PetroKnowledge are non-refundable. By registering for a course, you acknowledge and accept that fees are payable in full and are not subject to refund under any circumstances, including but not limited to participant dissatisfaction, changes in personal or professional circumstances, or partial attendance.
PetroKnowledge reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course content, trainers, or schedules where necessary, without entitling delegates to a refund. Full details of each course – including objectives, target audience, and content – are clearly outlined prior to enrolment, and it is the responsibility of the delegate to ensure suitability before booking.
If you have any specific inquiries about the cancellation or refund, don’t hesitate to contact our support team, who can assist with your booking and cancellation queries.
For corporate fees and group registration, please send your query to [email protected].
