1. Managing Organisational Learning
and Development Practice
23 – 25 June, 2014 | The Resource Space, Lagos, Nigeria.
This course is available for IN-HOUSE; For Further information, please contact: Tel: +234 8037202432, Email: petronomics@yahoo.com. Web: www.thepetronomics.com

2. OVERVIEW
In sustaining the business practice, innovating industry
practitioners requires the bests of talents. Recruiting and
preserving these talents is critical for entities striving for high
performance and growth in the highly technical and sensitive
energy industry. Whilst many through a robust learning and
development scheme are benefiting from its proficient
workforce, some are determined to preserve theirs by
marshalling new proactive L&D initiatives, other are mystified
with no obvious clue to manage its aged professionals at the
verge of retiring with their wealth of experience and
knowledge and younger ones are seeking greener pastures in
better managed entities.
There is an overwhelming need for a comprehensive and
sustainable capacity building approach to continuously
strengthen the value chain and accelerate the corporate
performance by developing a people’s strategy through the
creation of a resource pool to position the organization for
growth. This new programme has been designed with an in-
depth expertise to equip HR practitioners with the pragmatic
know-how to manage its workforce in such a way that will
cascade knowledge and expertise across the chain of command
in the enterprise.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the end of the programme, participants will be able to
 Align their learning & development strategy to the
business strategy
 Develop effective training, learning & development
plans to meet organizational goals and individual
needs
 Measure the improvements resulting from enhanced
capability within their organization
 Understand and apply a series of key steps for
successful performance management
 Leverage the effective use of competencies in their
organisations
 Developing coaching skills for the workplace
 Implement successful approaches to address the
competency needs of different populations
 Audit training & development activities with industry
benchmark
PERFORMANCE FOCUS
This learning programme has been designed to help HR
practitioners approach the planning and coordination of the
learning and development practice with enthusiasm and
ultimately allocate corporate resources more efficiently whilst
boosting productivity with a performance based approach to
workforce development.
COURSE CONTENT
Introduction
Training, learning & development: Latest trends
• Key current issues for learning & development professionals
• How the training, learning & development arena has shifted
• Challenges for learning & development professionals in the
oil & gas sector
Linking training & development strategy to business
strategy
• Factors that affect performance
• Linking training & development strategy to business strategy
• Developing a training strategy document
• Developing a training policy
The roles of the training function and line
management
• Key responsibilities of the training function, line management
& the individual
• How these roles interact
The value and strategic importance of a competency
framework
• What competencies are
• How they are best used
• How competencies underpin the strategic models
• How competencies can drive superior performance
Competency mapping & competency development
• Implementing a competency framework
• Proficiency levels and how to define them
• How to write competencies
• Mapping competencies to a job profile
• Combining competencies with a strengths based approach
Gaining leverage from competencies
• How employees can use competencies to enhance their
proficiency
• How managers / coaches can help employees to enhance
their proficiency
Planning for development to be effective for both the
organisation and the individual
• Diagnosing learning / training needs at levels
• Training as an “investment” not a “cost”
• Constructing an organisational learning & development plan
• Constructing an individual learning & development plan
Agreeing success measures
• The importance of training & development success criteria
• Determining success criteria
• Types of criteria to use
Key steps to successful performance management
• Fundamental principles of performance management
• Key benefits of effective performance management
• Ongoing monitoring & assessing performance
• Effective performance management systems
• Ensuring the right sequence
Setting effective performance objectives
• The principles of good objective setting
• Gaining agreement & building commitment
Setting effective learning objectives
• Getting clarity on planned outcomes
• How to tailor learning objectives to proficiency levels
The importance of motivation in learning
• Why learning & development is important for motivation and
vice versa
• Learning preferences & styles
Evaluating the options available for learning

3. • Determining the right learning & development options
• Combining options to enhance the probability of success
Designing effective learning approaches
• Key questions to address in designing effective approaches
• The characteristics of successful approach
Designing high impact programmes
• Features of high impact programmes
• Structures for high impact programmes
• How to schedule learning sessions for maximum effect
Matching activities to objectives
• Designing the right activities
• Designing effective learning materials
Optimising other learning methods
• Accelerated development
• Communities of Practice
Addressing the needs of specific groups
• Targeting training & development at the precise needs of
specific groups
• How to ensure that learning is applied in the workplace
• Utilising assessment methods
• Running effective Assessment /Development Centres
• Monitored Professional Development Schemes
Measuring the improvements / financial benefits
• Why measuring the improvements is important
• Measurement methods for each levels and how to use them
• Methods for calculating financial benefits
Managing the training & development function for
added value
• Positioning the training & development function correctly
• Optimising the professionalism of the training & development
function
Developing effective external partnerships
• Advantages & disadvantages of using external training &
development consultants
• Consultancy applications
• Selecting, managing and optimising the use of external
consultants
How to audit training & development activities and
make comparisons against best practice
• How to conduct an overall review of training, learning &
development practices
• How to conduct a targeted review of training, learning &
development practices
• Using an external standard to review effectiveness
• “Best practice” learning & development approaches
The “Learning Organisation”
• Characteristics of “Learning Organisations”
• The nature of learning & how to build an effective culture
• Harnessing the overall learning & development effort
• Striving to deliver the maximum benefit
Summarising our key learning points from this course
• Taking stock of what we have learnt during the programme
 Reviewing our “Action Plans”
• How to apply the learning from this programme in the
workplace
CURRICULUM
The course has been designed to broaden participant
knowledge on the intricacies of oil and gas products market,
its benefits and setbacks as well as the options open to
operating in the industry at a premium. Participants that grasp
the strategy for initiating sustainable learning and development
framework able to effortlessly chart a new course for the
organization growth using the expertise acquired.
DELIVERABLES
Our training programmes are exciting learning events. All
participants during the programme entitled to all course
materials and a certificate of participation. On a written
request, we shall furnish you with a detailed report
summarising our perception of participants’ strengths, areas
for improvement and proposed action plans within four weeks
of concluding the course. Our feedback process ensures your
objectives are achieved by the conclusion of our training
process.
PROGRAMME FEE
The programme fee covers tuition, course materials. Payment
is due upon receipt of the invoice. Our cancellation policy
applies.
N126,000.00 per participant.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Petronomics Training can work with your organization to
provide the course to meet your budget at your convenience
(time and location) in the comfort of your working
environment. This collaborative effort, emphasize actionable
learning, the application of theory in practice and combine
core business skills/technical knowledge with dynamic
leadership training.
If you would like to discuss possible collaboration in
developing in-house training, please contact on the details
below.
REGISTRATION
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
To nominate a participant for this training, kindly forward the
details of your nominated participants, (i.e. name, email
address, telephone nos.) and stating the course your
participant are registered.
Business Development Desk
Petronomics Training
Telephone: 234 1 8426905-6
0803 720 2432
+971556985290
Email: ayantola.victoria@thepetronomics.com
petronomics@yahoo.com
www.thepetronomics.com
ABOUT US
At Petronomics, energy expertise is our resource and inspiring
competence is what we enjoy. The application of knowledge in

4. driving innovation and ultimately possibilities is the catalyst
that steer a distinctive value proposition. Braced with
visionary advisory board, inspired/cultured workforce and
experience faculty, we provide superior intellectual resource
pool that bridge competency gap for industry operators. The
benefits of our expertise are accessible through learning
programmes, research and conference services; a blend that
sets us as the preferred pool, professionals approach to
upgrade business skills.
THE LEARNING APPROACH
In resourcing industry workforce competency, we develop
skills and experience that employer’s value by offering a
comprehensive range of flexible learning options to meet their
learning and development needs through a broad range of
learning approach that offers intensive and enjoyable
experience to participants. Participants benefit from lectures,
case study analysis, group discussion, workshop, and are also
encouraged to learn from other managers and professionals on
their programme by sharing ideas and experiences. We place
a particular emphasis on group work where participants’ real
life situations are used as vehicles for learning.
FACULTY
Key to our approach is the quality to the faculty members.
Every faculty member on our 20 member team is rigorously
assessed and contracted in line with our Standard Operating
Procedure. Each of them understands that they have to
deliver training and supporting documentation to the highest
standard. They comprise of professionals with outstanding
track records in their area of specialty. Whilst they bring to
bear several years of hands-on experience in the industry, they
are committed to knowledge growth and have an
understanding of the link between strategy and knowledge
capital.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Our programmes are conducted in a decent and cozy
environment globally. We ensure that our participants are
relaxed to refresh in an ambience well conducive for inspiring
and creative brainstorming that accelerate the learning curve
of individual participants. In consolidation of our value chain,
locations are carefully considered using our five star QC
indicator like security, banquet facilities, accessibility and
customer services. Our programme team works with the
facility staff to ensure a personal and warm welcome to
participants.
THIS IS OUR
COMMITMENT.
...from LEARNING, the fuel for knowledge
from KNOWLEDGE, the path to innovation
from INNOVATION, the freedom to excel
from EXCELLENCE, a world of POSSIBILITIES
PETRONOMICS | Energy Learning & Development Service
12A, Mabinuori Dawodu Street, Gbagada Estate (by Charly Boy), Gbagada, Lagos
eMail: petronomics@yahoo.com
tel: 231 842 6905-6, 234 803 720 2432, +971 556 985 290
website: www.thepetronomics.com