Course Description

Introduction:

Intrinsic in this course is a basic assumption and that is the unanimity implicit in the topic that a new labour movement is emerging or has emerged. Impliedly, there is an old which is giving way to the new. A perception of change within the movement which has generated new structures and the subsequent impact of these nascent pillars on the operational dynamics of the trade unions become central. When these other two challenges are mixed with the character and nature of the present and emerging leadership within the movement, every labour activists begins to ponder what the future of the movement holds not only for the workers, the society and other stakeholders but to the movement as a social platform.

Change on its own poses a big challenge to every organization and defines to a very large extent the issues of sustainability within the organization. However, as this cycle is unleashed, the organization goes through internal schisms which are sometimes overt leading to aggressive displacements but most of the times; they are covert but grind inexorably. This internal break-ups and re-alignments are mainly achieved through the various elements that make up the organization.

However, it is important to immediately note that the eventual outcome of these challenges is greatly a function of the response of the various leadership of the labour movement both at the level of philosophy and at the level of practice within the various levels of the trade unions. The character and stature of leadership within the movement therefore is at the heart of the quest for sustainability within it. It is this that queries and interrogates all countervailing forces intruding into the operational environment of the movement and its strength to a very large extent gives direction to eventual outcomes no matter the path these forces chose.

Our focus therefore today is to examine some of these challenges especially that of Change, emerging structures, Privatization within the context of the nature and character of the overarching leadership behavior in the movement. This will clearly assist us in boldly making pronouncements as to the direction of the movement in the near and distant future.

Course Objective:

At the end of the course, participants will be able to;

• Create a platform for networking amongst participants in the Industry
• Inculcate in the participants a deeper understanding of the current challenges facing the Trade Union movement
• Make participants know the appropriate strategies to adopt to engage these threats
• Assist participants evolve the needed capacities and capabilities for tackling known and future threats to the movement
• Assess the available and expected tools and skills that may be needed to successfully confront threats to workers in the industry
• Change perceptions and attitudes of participants for all social partners in the industry
• Create an awareness amongst the participants about the objective realities of the operational environment of the industry
• Create a better understanding amongst the participants about the primacy of the Industry as a living foundation for all social partners
• Create a more focused and purposeful leaders able to effectively and creatively interact with changes in the industry.
• Ensure that participants seek at all times the maintenance of creative workplace harmony in the Industry

Course Content:

• The Roles of Employee Relations in a Transforming Organisation
• How to get the Best from Consultation
• Working with Employee Representative Groups in Oil & Gas Sector
• Law of Supplement and Collective Bargaining
• Employee – Employers Relationship
• Trade Union Strategies and Tactics for Managing Industrial Relations Process
• Dynamic of Managing Trade Dispute and Mediation Conciliation
• How to negotiate with a Trade Union
• Risk Management in the Oil & Gas Industry
• Conflict Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• The Role of Communication in a Transformation Process
• Transformation in Oil & Gas Sector; Challenges and Prospect
• Conceptual Frame Work
• Understanding and Distinguishing between Change and Transition Paradigm, Paradox and Principles
• Understanding Change and all its Elements
• Managing Fear & Uncertainty in a Change Process
• Mapping the Corporate Journey throughout the Change Period
• Analysing the Confluence and Flow of Activities for the Change
• Managing the Transitions
• Manage the four P’s of Change; Purpose – Picture – Plan – Posture

Target audience:

The course is designed for Trade Union Leaders, Union Leaders, Human Resource Managers, Employee Relations Managers and Union Members

Delivery method:

The course will be delivered using the following methodologies: Audio – Visual aids, Lectures, discussions, syndicate work, case studies and exercises.

Course Venue:  

Course Fee:  

Course Duration: 2 Weeks

Course Date: July 17th-21st, 2023