An intensive professional development training course on
Scenario Planning in the Oil and Gas Industry
Planning and Decision Making in a Volatile Industry
Why Choose Scenario Planning in the Oil and Gas Industry Training Course?
We cannot predict the future, but for many decades major oil and gas corporations have led the way in Scenario Planning – a process of preparing for different possible futures. This Scenario Planning in the Oil & Gas Industry training course will help in scanning the horizon for critical strategic trends and potential industry disruptors, such as political conflict, economic power shifts, new technology, alternative energy sources and social change. From these, a range of possible futures can be imagined and planned for.
This Scenario Planning in the Oil & Gas Industry training course will enable companies to get one step ahead of the competition, grabbing new opportunities as they arise and avoiding potential catastrophes. Scenario Planning is at the heart of long-term sustainability for any corporation operating on the world stage, and with the advent of enablers, such ‘Big Data’ and Artificial Intelligence, it is a rapidly expanding discipline.
This Scenario Planning in the Oil and Gas Industry training course will feature:
- Historic and state-of-the-art Scenario Planning
- How the world’s largest oil and gas companies conduct scenario planning
- Bringing potential future scenarios to life
- Preparing for and adapting to potential future scenarios
- The use of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analysis
- Scenario planning as a process within the organization
- Facilitation and reporting techniques
What are the Goals?
By the end of This Scenario Planning in the Oil and Gas Industry training course, participants will be able to:
- Analyze relevant economic, technological, environmental, legal and social trends
- Understand the role of Big Data in scanning the environment
- Develop multiple realistic potential future scenarios for your company
- Carry out ‘What if’ analysis and prepare for future success
- Facilitate scenario planning workshops
- Present to board level decision-makers with impact
The Course Content
- Overview of the Course
- Scenario Planning: objectives, benefits and history
- Scenario Planning in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Big Picture Thinking
- The Scenario Planning process
- Framing the Challenge – the ‘Big Question’ to answer
- The role of Mission, Vision and Strategy
- Horizon Scanning and Early Warning Systems using Big Data
- Identify Driving Forces in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Facilitating Scenario Workshops
- Define Key Uncertainties in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Developing Scenario Frameworks
- Computer modelling
- Generate Scenarios
- Scenario Impact Assessment
- Name and Expand Scenarios
- Bringing scenarios to life (Rich Pictures and Short Story ‘Vignettes’)
- Presenting the story of a Scenario - to decision makers, executives and stakeholders
- Quantification of Scenarios
- Validate Scenarios
- Wind Tunnelling to Assess Implications
- Integrate scenarios with existing strategies
- Implement Strategic Plan
- ‘What if’ Analysis
- Identify signals of future trends
- Linking Scenarios to Strategy, Planning and Budgeting Processes
- Transferring the Methodology to your Existing Strategy and Planning Process
- Essential Soft Skills, Personal and Team Competences
- Leading change
- Road Mapping Next Steps
- Evaluation of the Course
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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