Leadership & Communication Skills
for Project Managers

Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Supervisors, Technical Managers, and Professionals Transitioning to Leadership Roles in Oil & Gas
Delivery Mode: Classroom / Virtual with Interactive Workshops and Role-Playing Exercises
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Price: USD 4,400

Course Overview

This course develops critical leadership and communication skills essential for effective project management in the oil and gas industry. Participants will learn to inspire teams, manage conflicts, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and navigate the complexities of multi-disciplinary project environments.

Day-by-Day Outline

Day 1 – Foundations of Leadership

- Differences between leadership and management
- Leadership styles and their impact on team performance
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Exercise: Assess personal leadership style

Day 2 – Communication Essentials

- Principles of clear and effective communication
- Active listening skills
- Building trust and credibility with teams
- Workshop: Practice giving and receiving feedback

Day 3 – Team Dynamics & Motivation

- Stages of team development (forming, storming, norming, performing)
- Motivational theories and techniques
- Managing team diversity and cultural considerations
- Exercise: Team-building simulation

Day 4 – Conflict Resolution & Negotiation

- Identifying and addressing workplace conflicts
- Negotiation strategies for win-win outcomes
- Managing challenging conversations
- Workshop: Role-play conflict scenarios

Day 5 – Leading Change & Project Challenges

- Leading teams through organizational change
- Developing resilience in project teams
- Creating an inclusive and high-performance culture
- Capstone Exercise: Present a leadership action plan for a complex project

Expected Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate effective leadership and communication techniques
Motivate and engage diverse project teams
Manage conflicts and negotiate constructively
Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Lead teams through change and project challenges

Training Methods

- Classroom instruction and interactive discussions
- Case studies and exercises with real-world data
- Excel-based economic models and production forecasts

Customization for Regional Needs

- Examples from regional onshore/offshore fields
- English delivery option available
- Integration with national regulatory framework

Trainer Profile

- Multidisciplinary instructors (reservoir, production, drilling)
- Regional NOC/IOC engineering advisors
- Guest speakers from petroleum economics and HSE backgrounds

Certification

Certificate of Completion and individual assessment report provided.