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Agile Release Plans: On-Demand While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

About this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)  Conducted in an interactive manner, Exploration Project Management will include presentations by the course leader, syndicate and plenary exercises, and (optional) assessment of selected participants' projects. Industry case studies will be integrated into all the presentations. The course material will include a course manual (handout) and a course workbook (for exercises). Participants are requested to bring a mini-poster (two PowerPoint slides) as background material for discussion during the course. Training Objectives By the end of this Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT), participants will be able to: Improve the evaluation, execution and delivery of exploration projects, measured in terms of successful bids for new acreage, increased success rate and volume delivery from exploration drilling, and more rapid progress in appraisal of discoveries. Describe concepts, simple processes, workflows and analysis tools for project execution. Tools include the expert course leader's proprietary project management framework, including project framing and after-action review methodologies, templates for strategy development, decision trees, decision quality frameworks. They also include customised Excel spreadsheets for portfolio modelling, project risk assessment (in new ventures and prospect maturation) and business planning. Understand their role in (a) delivering the company's strategy, (b) contributing data and assessments to key exploration decision makers, and (c) communicating project progress and results to senior management. Target Audience The Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) is aimed at exploration professionals with more than 5 to 10 years of experience in the business, who would like to develop their skills for managing exploration projects and presenting the goals and results of their project work to senior management. Exploration and engineering professionals who work in exploration project teams, across the spectrum from new ventures (exploration business development), prospect identification and maturation, and appraisal of discoveries Exploration project leaders Exploration managers The VILT will also benefit professionals from well engineering, petroleum engineering, finance and planning who support exploration activities. Participants are requested to bring a mini-poster (two PowerPoint slides, each printed on A3 paper) as background material for discussion during the course. Course Level Basic or Foundation Trainer Your expert course leader draws on more than 35 years of experience managing, reviewing and directing projects in all aspects of the exploration business: from exploration business development (new ventures), through prospect maturation and drilling, to the appraisal of discoveries. He has more than 30 years' experience with Shell International, followed by 10 years consulting to NOCs in Asia Pacific, Africa and South America and independent oil companies in the United Kingdom, continental Europe and North America. Other than delivering industry training, he has worked on projects for oil & gas companies of all sizes, including independents, national oil companies and (super)-majors, private equity firms, hedge funds and investment banks, and leading management consulting firms. He is an alumnus of Cambridge University. He has M.A and Ph.D. degrees in geology and is a Fellow of the Geological Society of London as well as a respected speaker on management panels at international conferences. Professional Experience Management consultancy & executive education: Advice to investment banks, businesses and major consulting firms. Specialist expertise in upstream oil & gas, with in depth experience in exploration strategy, portfolio valuation and risk assessment. Leadership: Managed and led teams and departments ranging from 3 - 60 in size. Provided technical leadership to a cadre of 800 explorationists in Shell worldwide. Member of the 12-person VP team leading global exploration in Shell, a $3 bln p.a. business and recognised as the most effective and successful among its industry peers. Accountability & decision-making: Accountable for bottom-line results: in a range of successful exploration ventures with budgets ranging from $10's million to $100's million. Made, or contributed to, complex business decisions / investments, taking into account strategic, technical, commercial, organisational and political considerations. Corporate governance: Served as non-executive director on the Boards of the South Rub al Khali Company (oversight of gas exploration studies and drilling in Saudi Arabia) and SEAPOS B.V. (exploration deep-water drilling and facilities management). Technical & operations: Skilled in exploration opportunity evaluation, the technical de risking of prospects, portfolio analysis and managing the interface between exploration and well engineering activities. Unparalleled knowledge of the oil and gas basins of the world, and of different operating regimes and contractual structures, ranging from Alaska, Gulf of Mexico and Brazil, through to the Middle East, former Soviet Union, Far East and Australia. Safety: Following an unsatisfactory audit, became accountable for safety performance in Shell's exploration new ventures. Through personal advocacy and leadership of a small team, delivered pragmatic and effective HSE systems, tools and staff training / engagement and a dramatically improved safety record. R&D: Experience in the 3 key roles in R&D: scientific researcher, research manager, and 'customer' for R&D products. After re-defining Shell's exploration R&D strategy, led the re-structuring of the R&D organization, its interface with 'the business' and approaches to deployment and commercialization. Strategy: Accomplished at formulating competitive strategies in business, R&D and technology deployment, translating them into actionable tactics and results. Defined the exploration strategy of PDO (a Shell subsidiary in Oman) and latterly of Shell's global exploration programme. Professional education, behavioural/motivational coaching: Experienced in organisational re-design, change management, leadership education and talent development. Commercial skills: Personally negotiated drilling compensation claims, educational contracts and E&P contracts, with values of $5 million to $100+ million. POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL) To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster. Request for further information about post training coaching support and fees applicable for this. Accreditions And Affliations

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What elements do you require for a project plan and how do you create a work breakdown structure? Let us help you to take the trouble out project planning. This course will teach you three steps to take when scheduling work and why it is important to schedule correctly as this will add to the success of the project. Learning Objectives Getting project budgets in control Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Performance reviews are vital in gauging employee progress and fostering growth. However, conducting these reviews and managing difficult reactions can be a daunting task. Managers often struggle with providing constructive feedback, which may lead to defensive or emotional reactions from employees. Participants will learn to deliver feedback constructively, set clear expectations, and manage emotional responses, resulting in more productive, growth-oriented reviews that benefit both employees and the organization. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: How to prepare for and conduct a performance review that's motivating for your team and improves their overall performance Best practices to handle five of the most common, and most difficult, reactions to feedback Build confidence in handling the worst-case scenarios professionally and effectively Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

There comes a time when good things (or bad) come to an end. You will understand why it is important to close a project and the contents of a final evaluation report. This last phase wraps up the details and allows you a sense of completion. The shutdown process can be complex and drawn out with lots of loose ends. We will help you to focus on the required steps required to close the project efficiently. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of project closure, Apply nine steps for closing a project, Organize the written report Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Performance management involves setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and evaluating employee performance to align individual goals with organizational objectives. Tips for improving poor performance may include setting specific, measurable goals, offering additional training or resources, providing constructive feedback and support, and recognizing and rewarding improvements. By implementing these strategies, organizations can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, boost employee engagement, and achieve better overall performance outcomes. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Understand what performance management is Discover the steps that are involved in the performance management cycle Discover the benefits of Performance Improvement and why the cycle is an ongoing process that's critical to success Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

Starting a project can be an intimidating prospect. Understand why it is important know the difference between a project and an assignment or program. We will help you to understand key definitions used in Project Management and the responsibilities and attributes of effective project managers. You will discover the four phases of project management that is vital to the success of any project. Learning Objectives Implement suggestions for successful project delivery, Apply the four phases of project management , Describe the responsibilities of a project manager, Assess outcome and how to negotiate for resources, Perform the project delivery and write final report Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals, Sales Professionals, Customer Service Teams

Providing effective feedback and maintaining a continuous performance management process are essential components of ensuring employee growth and productivity. Participants will learn how to provide feedback that motivates and fosters development, set clear performance expectations, and engage in regular, meaningful conversations that drive continuous improvement. By mastering these skills, participants can create a performance-driven culture that enhances employee satisfaction, development, and organizational success. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Differentiate poor performance from misconduct due to ability and motivation issues Comprehend the purpose and components of PIPs for addressing consistent underperformance Learn to tailor support for employees based on their individual needs, addressing motivation and ability through appropriate strategies Understand how to use PIPs effectively, focusing on performance improvement rather than disciplinary action Discover promoting collaboration between supervisors and team members Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals

Providing effective feedback and maintaining a continuous performance management process are essential components of ensuring employee growth and productivity. Discover the skills needed to deliver constructive feedback and facilitate ongoing performance discussions. Participants will learn how to provide feedback that motivates and fosters development, set clear performance expectations, and engage in regular, meaningful conversations that drive continuous improvement. By mastering these skills, participants can create a performance-driven culture that enhances employee satisfaction, development, and organizational success. Learning Objectives The following are some of the key outcomes in this course: Recognize the significance of feedback in enhancing employee performance, motivation, engagement, and self-awareness Learn a structured approach to delivering effective feedback Understand key principles for delivering effective feedback Grasp the concept of continuous performance management Learn practical methods for implementing continuous performance management Target Audience Managers, Team Leaders, Young Professionals