The Art of Scenario Planning for Women in Leadership

This two-hour interactive workshop focuses on empowering the Women in Energy Network within Nigeria's oil and gas sector by equipping them with scenario planning techniques to effectively navigate uncertainties in both their professional and personal lives.

Workshop Objectives:

• Strategic Thinking for the Future: Participants will learn how to anticipate and adapt to various future challenges, such as changes in the oil and gas industry, technological disruptions, regulatory shifts, and personal life changes like work-life balance, family responsibilities, and career transitions.

• Scenario Planning Skills: Through practical exercises, attendees will gain skills in creating and analyzing multiple potential futures. This involves identifying key drivers of change, critical uncertainties, and plausible scenarios, enabling participants to make proactive decisions in their careers and personal lives.

• Resilience Building: The workshop will help women develop the mindset to manage uncertainty, build resilience, and thrive in a rapidly evolving sector and environment. This includes strategies to maintain personal well-being while managing professional expectations. • Networking and Peer Learning: The workshop will provide a platform for participants to exchange experiences, challenges, and insights, fostering a supportive community for the Women in Energy Network. This collaborative environment will help women create a network of peers for mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Key Components of the Workshop:

1. Introduction to Scenario Planning: A brief overview of what scenario planning entails, its relevance in the oil and gas industry, and how it can be applied to personal decision-making.

2. Identifying Key Drivers of Change: Participants will work in small groups to identify key external and internal factors influencing their careers and personal lives, including economic, technological, and social factors.

3. Creating Multiple Scenarios: Participants will be guided through exercises to develop different future scenarios based on the drivers identified, focusing on both industry shifts and life circumstances.

4. Decision-Making in Uncertainty: Tools and frameworks for making informed decisions when outcomes are uncertain will be discussed, enabling participants to feel more in control of their futures.

5. Action Planning for Personal and Professional Development: Participants will create personalized action plans for both their careers and personal goals, incorporating flexibility and adaptability in the face of multiple future scenarios.

6. Interactive Q&A and Discussions: The session will end with a collaborative Q&A session, where participants can share concerns, ask questions, and engage in discussions on how to implement scenario planning in their daily lives.

Target Audience:

• Women professionals in the Nigerian oil & gas sector and other energy sectors seeking to advance their careers.

• Women balancing demanding careers with personal commitments, looking for strategies to manage uncertainties in both areas.

Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will have:

• A deeper understanding of scenario planning as a strategic tool.

• The ability to apply this tool to forecast changes in their professional and personal environments.

• Actionable strategies to manage uncertainties and position themselves for success in multiple potential futures.

This workshop will empower women to take charge of their futures and become leaders of change in the oil and gas sector, while also maintaining balance and adaptability in their personal lives.

Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 952 450 8570

Passcode: WIEN