The Boston Advanced Operational Management
Developing World-class Operational Managers for the New Global Reality
5-Day Training Course
Course Overview
The art and science of management is, sadly, one of the most poorly defined, least understood and inadequately implemented organisational functions essential to all operations. This situation is not helped by the common confusion between management and leadership. Unhelpfully, leadership consistently enjoys all the attention and limelight as it is seen to be the more attractive, dynamic and essential of the pair.
Our current interpretation and practice of management continues to be heavily influenced by 19th and 20th century approaches that were predicated upon automation, efficiency and predictability. This approach was pioneered by such management giants as Henry Fayol, Frederick Winslow Taylor and Yoichi Ueno. More recently management practice has been influenced by Harold Koontz, Cyril O’Donnell, Luther Gulick, Peter Drucker, Tom Peters, Warren Bennis, John Kotter and Jim Collins. Whilst the administrative core of these functions might still be relevant in many roles, the fundamental changes in employee and customer demographics have made many traditional management practices dubious at best and positively damaging at worst.
The Boston Advanced Operational Management training course has therefore been designed to address these issues using a dynamic, powerful and highly practical new model of management practice – the Q-OPD Full-Range Management Model© – that is based upon field studies, expert opinion, organisational psychology and management science.
Not only will this training course make the key functions and requisite skills for management very clear, it will also provide you with the tools and techniques required to achieve a very high level of competence and confidence in carrying them out in the real world.
This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight for you:
- The critical differences between management and leadership and, paradoxically, how they complement each other
- The five pairs of management functions that are required in today’s organisations
- The ‘meta’ core skills that need to be mastered by both managers and leaders
- The psychology of management
- Disruptive new management practices and principles
Course Objectives
The Boston Advanced Operational Management training course is designed to help you:
- Know with certainty, throughout your working day, what management function you need to display – from the full range available to you
- Retain valuable traditional management functions and implement highly effective new approaches
- Understand the situation awareness, communication and influence imperatives of your role
- Differentiate ‘hygiene factors’ from ‘motivators’ to obtain the discretionary effort and optimal performance of your staff
- Design and implement a career development strategy for yourself and, by extension, for your subordinates
Training Methodology
As the training course is structured around the Full-Range Management Model©, the composite skills will be covered in the sequence in which you will likely apply them in the workplace. Carefully designed individual and group exercises will help you to apply all concepts as soon as they are discussed as well as providing you with the opportunity to share your own experiences and insights with your fellow delegates. In addition, mini-case studies will illustrate how others have applied the principles in their own organisations and role plays will enable you to both take part and observe techniques in action.
An internationally-developed personality questionnaire will be used to give you an insight into your own thinking and behaviour, the different personas you display in the workplace and your unique contribution to the organisation.
Who Should Attend
The Boston Advanced Operational Management training course is suitable to a wide range of Ambitious Professionals , but will greatly benefit:
- Supervisors who wish to add to their directing and monitoring remit
- Junior to Middle-level Managers who want to optimise their management skills
- Senior Managers who want to be able to develop more junior managers
- Managers who fulfil a purely management role
- Staff who have a joint leadership / management role
- Individuals who are making the transition to the senior management team
Course Curriculum
Defining the Unique, Essential and Noble Functions of Management
- Clearly Differentiating Management from Leadership
- Rediscovering the Critical Importance of Effective Management: Traditional vs. Contemporary Views
- Inappropriate Metaphors of Managers: The Need to Change Mind-sets
- The Key Management Functions: The Q-OPD Full-Range Management Model©
The Four, Over-arching Core Skills for both Managers and Leaders
- Developing Personal, Social and Organisational Awareness
- Tailored, Multi-channel Communication
- Powerful and Targeted Influence and Persuasion
- Emotional Intelligence (EI) & Political Intelligence (PI)
Operationalising & Directing
- The Manager’s Crucial Operationalisation Remit
- Translating the Strategic Plan into an Implementation Plan
- Powerful Processes to Direct Your Staff
- Using Goals, Objectives, Outcomes and Behavioural Metrics
Delegating & Problem-Solving
- The Delegation Imperative: Making Yourself Dispensible, Creating New Leaders and Succession Planning
- Relinquishing Authority and Responsibility: Setting Your Staff-up for Success
- Creative, Rational and Soft-system Problem-solving Approaches
- Deciding between Alternative Solutions whilst considering the Operational and Political Dimensions of Your Actions
Resourcing & Supporting
- Identifying the Resources Available to Your Staff and Using Them to Develop their Capability
- Selecting Staff for their Talent and Potential
- Supporting Your Staff: Engagement and Empowerment
- The Five Essential Support Needs of Your Staff to Ensure their continuing Discretionary Effort
Monitoring & Controlling / Coordinating
- The Essential Nature of Monitoring and Controlling
- Soft and Hard Processes: Individual Development and Goal-achievement
- Deciding on Your Key Metrics: ‘What you measure is what you get!’
- Designing Monitoring Systems / Performance Dashboards
Feeding Back / Reporting & Redirecting
- The Value of Timely, Relevant, Actionable Feedback
- The 3 Feedback Principles and Structuring Motivational, Developmental and Critical Feedback
- Re-directing Behaviours and Setting-up Positive Responses
- Harnessing the Power of Activators, Behaviours and Consequences
The Manager as Catalyst
- Understanding and Appreciating the New Management Paradigm
- Using the Gallup Q-12 to Powerfully Manage your Staff
- Playing to your Staff’s Strengths and Helping them Manage their Weaknesses – as a Team
- Managing Employee Aspirations by Helping them Find their Ideal Roles
Managing Your Own Career as a Manager
- Planning in the Emerging, New Employment Reality: The Changing World, Workplace and Corporate Governance
- Identifying Your Specific Career Anchors: What you are good at? What you value and what motivates you?
- Constructing Your Personal Career Advancement Strategy
- Prioritising and Engaging in the Important Career Advancement Activities
- Becoming Politically Adept
Certificates Awarded
Certificate of Completion
After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.
Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.
Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.
Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]
We offer two convenient payment options:
- Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
- Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.
Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.
- Joining Instructions
- Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)
There are two convenient options to register for a training course:
- Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
- Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.
We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.
Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.
Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:
- Power & Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- Financial Institutions
- Government and Regulatory bodies
- Manufacturing & Production Industry
Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.
Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.
- Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.
These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.
About Energy Training Centre
Energy Training Centre is a leading provider of professional development programs for the energy and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we have trained more than 50,000 professionals across the Middle East and beyond.
Our expert-led courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications that deliver immediate value to your career and organization.
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What Our Delegates Say
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Excellent trainer! The sessions were engaging, practical, and well-delivered. I truly appreciated the trainer’s knowledge, communication style, and enthusiasm throughout the training course.
A great training course, full of information that meets my needs, and the instructor delivered it in an excellent way.
A very informative training course. I will encourage my colleagues to register for the same course to explore and share their experiences. Many thanks to our instructor for his patience and continuous support.
The training course is worthwhile. The knowledge gained will be put to use back home. Kudos!
Very informative sessions and knowledgeable instructor.
The training is well equipped with all the necessary knowledge required, and the instructor is very knowledgeable to deliver it efficiently. I hope to get the best out of the training.
Nice response to workload and good services, with staff orientation and a friendly approach to guests.
We had a lot of case studies and problem-solving scenarios that led to in-depth conversations and discussions. I loved today’s session.
Thank you for a great course. It was a good opportunity to increase my knowledge.
Our instructor was very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic. She kept us very engaged.
The instructor has an amazing way of delivering the topic to those without a specialist background.
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This was the best instructor I have met in these (Oil & Gas) trainings.
Amazing sessions with the Senior Consultant. Truly insightful and a week well spent getting new knowledge.
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The Senior Consultant did an excellent job in presenting the material and bringing real life case studies and examples during the classroom discussion.
This was a beneficial training course, and I was glad to receive a lot of valuable information.
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This training course had a very good introduction into operational risk management.
I enjoyed this training course with the guidance of The Energy Training Centre Senior Consultant. He has excellent skills in delivering and presenting the training course and very knowledgeable about the subject. He supports by answering any questions and links it to practice. Additionally, he provides examples to explain and clarify as well as simplify the subject. I would really recommend attending this training course.
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The training course has provided very good illustrations for the topics discussed. The sessions were filled with energy and exciting lectures. I now have a better understanding of contacts through educational sessions, especially in our breakout sessions on contract negotiations. Overall, this has been one of my best training courses so far. Well done!
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The practical exercises were important to improve learning.
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The training course was really great, and I gained a lot of valuable information from the Energy Training Centre instructor. The training course content was enriching and enjoyable. Thank you all.
The Energy Training Centre's Senior Consultant comes with a wealth of knowledge!
The training course is amazing in all aspects, material wise and even time distribution. I wish everyone to go through this training course.
I try to not exaggerate my ratings, but this has really been an exceptional training course. Should be marketed towards senior leaders and executives in EGA.
Great presentation and material.
Very useful day. Good instructor and professional presentation. The facilitator was fantastic and on top of the job. His delivery was on point.
Had a lot of workshop activities and this made the training more practical and interesting. I really enjoyed the training. He gave more practical workshop demonstrations, on worksite safety practices (IOSH) and power generation processes. Very useful exercises. Additional knowledge acquired and very useful training. He is the perfect instructor.
The course and instructor were very informative and this will greatly help me in my job
Very good course and very interesting
The presenter is amazing, he knows how to keep the audience engaged and his information of the topic is excellent.
Very good course and very informative. The integration between energy, politics & economics well explained.
I really enjoyed this course, it was extremely benefiting. Moreover, we had a great instructor and an amazing teacher. To be honest, this is the best training I have ever attended.
The course provided significant insight to energy contracts.
The presenter understands us and has in depth knowledge of the topic and he chose the most appropriate examples to demonstrate it.
The programme has equipped me with the necessary tools to develop our interventions in the capacitation of energy markets and pricing regimes. Objectives met.
Today's session was an interesting and very useful introduction to the modules in production practices. Energy Training Centre Instructor taught in a lucid, chronological and helpful way. Looking forward to tomorrow’s session.
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Learnt a lot today, especially the discussion on environmental and social impact.
I wish the training wouldn’t end because the trainer was very knowledgeable. I can’t wait to go back to my workplace and implement what I’ve learned.
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The instructor is best lecturer and presenter. I was learning everyday and we shared our experiences so thank you very much Energy Training. I will encourage my colleagues to participate in future seminars organized by Energy Training and suggest it to anyone who are in search of training/seminar.
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