Strategy Masterclass

This PetroKnowledge Strategy Masterclass training course is aimed at developing the knowledge and core competencies that experienced managers need in taking their part of their organization to the next level of achievement.  It will demonstrate the process by which strategic management capability is developed.

This is a fast-paced PetroKnowledge training course that is based on leading-edge thinking and best practice in strategic management in the context of development of international operations.

This Strategy Masterclass training course will feature:

• Understanding the major dynamics and trends of the global economy
• Learning how to deal with accelerating change and how to manage its impact
• Dealing with the increasing complexity of organizational structures
• Developing human resources for the new reality of 21^st century business
• Securing balance and alignment of resources in implementing business plans

By the end of this Strategy Masterclass training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate main international economic indicators
• Contribute to strategy formulation and strategic management in their organization
• Develop high-performing individuals and teams
• Understand and introduce the new organizational forms and structures
• Develop their teams to think strategically about their personal roles

This PetroKnowledge Strategy Masterclass training course is appropriate for a wide range of delegates.  The main characteristics of delegates are as follows:

• Proven career potential that now requires a high-level understanding of strategy
• Significant top-level operational management experience in their organizations
• Experienced specialists in corporate finance
• Human resource managers who contribute to long-term staff development
• Strong understanding of the basic principles of organizational design

Pre-requisites

This Strategy Masterclass training course will be presented at an advanced level.  Delegates will need to have had substantial senior management experience, including involvement in deciding the direction of their part of the organization, if they are to understand and apply the material that is presented and thereby gain the full benefit from this Strategy Masterclass training course.

The training process is based on a carefully planned mix of (a) highly-focused instructor input - with practical illustration of techniques and concepts; (b) group work on small-scale case studies; (c) interaction and discussion of specific issues in business strategy; and (d) group work on larger case studies. The training course manual will serve as a toolkit for subsequent everyday use.

Above all, the principles and approaches to strategic management will be illustrated by reference to strategic decisions in real-life cases in which the instructor has been personally involved.

In sending delegates to this Strategy Masterclass training course organizations will gain the following benefits:

• Better strategic decision-making by high potential managers
• Top executives having more confidence in decisions of its managers
• An improved approach to planning at strategic and operational levels
• Sharply focused views on change required for sustained success
• More effective programme and project control by managers
• Development of strategic thinking in all levels of the organization

In attending this Strategy Masterclass training course individual delegates will gain the following benefits:

• Familiarization with leading-edge strategic thinking
• Confidence in developing strategic thinking skills of team members
• Enhanced leadership performance
• Improved team building ideas and capabilities
• Identifying the best opportunities for profitable growth
• Understanding how to prepare practical strategic plans