INTRODUCTION:
The rigorous examination and evaluation of prospective investors and partners is one of the most crucial business activities covered in this Due Diligence in Petroleum Business Development training course. The structure, scale, technology, level of competition, and strategic potential of the business are all increasing. As a result, connections between a company and potential partners and investors now demand a new and much higher standard of scrutiny and discipline than in the past. This advanced 5-day training session will focus on using cutting-edge due diligence tools and methods to forge strong connections with these two strategically significant stakeholder categories, potential partners and investors.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this training course, participants will learn to:
- Identify the required characteristics of new investors and partners
- Evaluate the past performance and future potential of potential investors and partners
- Select and engage with new investors and partners
- Anticipate and deal with the challenges of integrating new investors and partners
- Measure the strategic impact of adding the new relationships
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this training course, participants will learn to:
- Identify the required characteristics of new investors and partners
- Evaluate the past performance and future potential of potential investors and partners
- Select and engage with new investors and partners
- Anticipate and deal with the challenges of integrating new investors and partners
- Measure the strategic impact of adding the new relationships
ORGANISATIONAL BENEFIT
In sending delegates to this training course the company will gain the following benefits:
- A more professional approach to appraisal of development opportunity
- Introduction of due diligence into all aspects of decisions
- Top management having more confidence in the decisions of staff
- A creative and flexible approach to investor relate
- Sharper focus on the potential of partnerships, alliances and joint venture
- Managers with a broader global perspective on investor / partner relationships
PERSONAL BENEFIT
In attending this training course, delegates will acquire the following skills and competencies:
- Extending the boundaries of individual and team potential
- Improved creativity in developing the business
- Detailed understanding of the tools and techniques of due diligence
- Greater confidence in managing partnership relationships
- Applying collaborative approaches in sustaining profitable growth
- Introducing best practice in due diligence to all team members
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This training course is designed to be relevant for a very wide range of experienced professionals. the following categories of staff would benefit significantly from participating in this event:
- Corporate Finance Officers
- Data Managers and Analysts
- Strategic Planners and Investment Analysts
- Internal Auditors and Management Accountants
- Operations and Supply Chain Managers
- Merger and Acquisition Specialists
- Alliance and Joint Venture Specialists
- Private Equity Specialists
- Asset and Facilities Managers
- Human Resource Managers
- Other individuals whose professional potential would be enhanced by an understanding of current best practice in investor/partner analysis and strategic appraisal
Course Outline
DAY 1
The Basics of Due Diligence in the Oil And Gas Business
- The definition of due diligence in different contexts
- The changing dynamics of the global oil and gas business
- The strategic impact of due diligence in business planning
- How attractive is the market sector that we are evaluating?
- How strong is our performance in this market sector?
- What is the potential for sustainable profitable growth?
- Due diligence in contract formation and negotiations context
DAY 2
Applying Due Diligence in Partner and Investor Analysis
- A rigorous process for identifying partners and investors
- Due diligence and agreements between co-ventures (JOA)
- Due diligence and production sharing agreements (PSA)
- Clarifying the goals and requirements of investors and partners
- Evaluating the financial strength of potential partners and investors
- Guidelines on partner and investor selection
- Creating an effective “tissue match” with partners and investors
- Sustaining effective relationships for the long term
DAY 3
Applying Due Diligence in Risk Analysis and Risk Management
- Identification of types of risk in this company
- Quantitative and qualitative tools and techniques of risk analysis
- Best practice in risk management – a structured process
- The emerging concept of “risk engineering”
- International standards and requirements of corporate governance
DAY 4
Applying Due Diligence in Managing Partnerships
- The managerial differences between a strategic alliance and a joint venture
- The process of agreeing the business case
- Negotiating the terms of an alliance or a joint venture
- Choosing the most effective partnership structure
- The life cycle of a partnership and the challenge of renewal
DAY 5
Applying Due Diligence in Strategic Planning & Dispute Resolution
- The importance of dispute resolution in oil and gas business
- Due diligence strategy in preventing costly litigation through effective use of ADR option
- Types of dispute resolution vehicles (arbitration, mediation, expert determination)
- What is strategy and why is it important?
- Example of a strategic planning framework
- Management and control – dealing with variance and divergence
- Balancing short-term and long-term programmes and projects
- Due diligence in aligning strategy and operations
- Discussion – interaction – agreeing priorities for the company
- Delegates’ personal plans for follow-up action
Method of Instruction
Online
Course Duration:
5 days
Type of Certificate Issued:
On a successful completion of this training, Participants will be issued
Certificate in Due Diligence in Petroleum Business Development
Participants can choose to have their certificate in any of the three options below:
- Digital Certificate (Downloadable (PDF)
- Physical Certificate with security marking shipped to your location with a price
- Framed Certificate with security markings shipped to your location with a price.
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