PETRONAS Leadership Centre

PETRONAS Leadership Centre is proud to share that our Hello Hires! Onboarding Programme has won Gold at the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards for Best Advance in Gaming or Simulation Technology! Our award-winning entry that took home the Gold was the Traction Learning Apps: Interactive Game-Based Learning Apps used in the Hello Hires! Onboarding Programme – a module that’s specifically curated to assist new talents in aligning with PETRONAS’ Statement of Purpose, Shared Values, and Cultural Beliefs. Developed in collaboration with MindTRAC, this achievement showcases our commitment to creating engaging and effective learning experiences to onboard our new talents in a more effective and engaging way. This gamified platform not only makes learning fun and interactive but also supports our facilitators and programme managers in delivering top-notch training for our new talents. A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey. Let’s continue to innovate and inspire! #AwardWinning #LearningAndDevelopment #Gamification #PETRONAS #MindTRAC #BrandonHallAwards

“Embracing failure as a catalyst for growth” was the central theme of our Talent Development Manager, Prabaharan Nadarajan's impactful session at Agile Day Malaysia 2024. Held at Avante Hotel, Petaling Jaya, the event on 13 November brought together industry leaders and Agile practitioners to explore the transformative power of Agile principles in fostering resilience and adaptability. His talk, “Agile Time Machine: Bouncing Back from Failure,” resonated with the audience through these key takeaways: 🧪 Experimentation and Leadership: Foster psychological safety to enable experimentation, innovation, and learning from failures without fear of blame. 🩺 Step-by-step Recovery Framework: Apply a structured, incremental approach to overcome challenges, rebuild trust, and achieve sustainable progress. 🤝 Building a Supportive Community: Utilise Agile communities of practice to drive collective learning, collaboration, and organisational resilience. Prabaharan also sparked insightful dialogue in a panel discussion on “Waterfall vs Agile: Is There a Place for Traditional Methodologies?” alongside esteemed panelists Amir Shazlan (Head of Software Engineering, PETRONAS), Coach David Khaw (Consultant Coach and Trainer), and Christopher James Martin (Group Strategy & CEO Office, CIMB). A heartfelt thank you to Infotrek Malaysia for organising this impactful event that serves as a powerful reminder of how the right mindset and approach can transform challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and innovation. #PETRONASLeadershipCentre #AgileDayMalaysia2024 #GrowthMindset

Ending the Year on a High Note! We’re elated to announce that PETRONAS Leadership Centre’s signature programme—Foundational Leadership has clinched the Gold Award for Excellence in Blended Learning at the 2024 Learning in Practice Awards by Chief Learning Officer in collaboration with our learning partner Fish Camp Learning Sdn Bhd. And yes, we’re claiming this as our last award for the year (probably). What a way to wrap up 2024! This 12-week programme is a true game-changer, combining action learning, self-paced modules, and personalised coaching to develop resilient, agile leaders with enhanced emotional intelligence. Designed to chart our talents’ career path in a high-performing organisation, the programme ensures continuous growth and sustainability in delivering critical results. Participants embarked on a journey of self-discovery, learned to lead themselves and others, and tackled real-world challenges through impactful Sustainability in-Action initiatives. It’s leadership with purpose, action, and heart! “It was a game-changer for me!” “I gained confidence to elevate my career and leadership skills!” These testimonials capture the transformational essence of this programme: shaping the leaders of tomorrow, today. A massive shoutout to the Leadership Academy team ab jalal ab jalil Azimazura Asrif Yusoff, PLC’s campus team M Nasran Mohd Bistari Sadri, our passionate participants, and our trusted learning partner, Fish Camp Learning, for making this achievement possible. Together, we’re shaping leaders who create meaningful change for PETRONAS and the communities we serve. Here’s to many more milestones (next year!) in leadership excellence! #LeadershipExcellence #BlendedLearning #CLOAwards #PETRONASLeadershipCentre #PETRONAS #FoundationalLeadership 

In commemoration of Human Rights Day, let’s ensure no one is left behind. Every voice counts, every right matters. Together, we can build a future grounded in equality, respect, and justice for all.    #HumanRightsDay #OurRightsOurFutureRightNow 

Coaching: The Cornerstone of Future-Ready Leadership 🌟 “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” We’re proud to spotlight Farha Burhan, our Talent Development Specialist, who recently spoke at the Chief People Officer Summit 2024 on 13 November at Pullman KLCC. Organised by Star Media Group Berhad and The Leaders Council, the event gathered HR leaders from various industries to explore emerging trends, technologies, and strategies crucial for shaping the future of HR. In her session, Farha shared profound insights on the role of coaching in shaping future-ready leaders. She emphasised, "Coaching is about helping someone unlock their own potential. The goal is to guide the coachee to find their own solutions, as the answer often lies within themselves." Farha also highlighted how coaching can support organisations in building a robust talent pipeline: 💪 Strengthening Core Competencies - Coaching equips employees with essential skills like problem-solving and collaboration, to develop well-rounded, future-ready talent. 🤝 Nurturing Internal Talent - By fostering long-term growth and mastery, coaching helps organisations cultivate leaders from within, ensuring a steady flow of capable talent for critical roles. Her perspective underscores how coaching fosters adaptability, innovation, and resilience—qualities vital for thriving in today’s evolving landscape. To learn more, check out the coverage in The Star here: https://lnkd.in/gPPTRn4a #PETRONASLeadershipCentre #FutureReadyLeadership #Coaching #TalentDevelopment 

PETRONAS Leadership Centre was proud to host the International Geomechanics Conference (IGS 2024) Education Workstream Forum on 17 November 2024, marking a significant milestone in geomechanics. Serving as the grand opener to the International Geomechanics Conference (IGS 2024), the Education Workstream Forum was indeed a momentous occasion to not only welcome but also celebrate the first-ever IGS Event that was held outside of the Middle East – an event that is regarded by many as the world’s most prestigious geomechanics conference. The forum brought together experts, academics, and industry leaders from around the world to exchange ideas and technologies that have the potential to drive groundbreaking research and foster real-world applications in the pursuit of more sustainable solutions, particularly in advancing Net Zero Emissions (NZE) and meeting sustainable clean energy demands of the future. Setting the tone with her welcoming remark was our very own Acting CEO and Head of Academy here at PETRONAS Leadership Centre, Shazlina Shahriman followed by the keynote speech delivery by Norhayati Hashim - Ir., Head of Technology Research and CEO of PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd (PRSB). Prior to the expert and panel discussion, some words of wisdom were also shared by the representative of IGS, Gang Han, Cochair of International Geomechanics Conference, who also moderated the President’s Panel at this year’s IGS main exhibition. With delegates in the audience hailing from several countries such as Malaysia, Canada, USA, Denmark, China, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Australia, Oman, Pakistan, India, Japan, Peru, South Korea, Cyprus, and Brazil, the panel discussion was moderated by Dr M Faizal Sedaralit (PhD), Chief Scientist PETRONAS with a total of eight expert panellists which included: ·      YBhg Prof. Dato’ Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Abdul Mutalib, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia ·      Prof. Maurice Dusseault, Adjunct Professor of Geological Engineering, University of Waterloo, Canada ·      Prof. Sergio Fontoura, Founder and Director of the Petroleum Engineering and Technology Group, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ·      Prof. Wei Liu, Deputy Dean for Graduate Programs, College of Petroleum Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), China ·      Syarizan Mustapha – Head of CCS Subsurface & Wells, Carbon Management Division (CMD), PETRONAS, Malaysia ·      Prof. Ki-Bok Min, Head Department of Energy Resources Engineering, Seoul National University (SNU), South Korea ·      Prof. Laura Pyrak-Nolte, Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University, United States of America ·      Prof. Panos Papanastasiou, Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cyprus, Cyprus The event set the stage for the main IGS 2024 conference held from 18-20 November 2024 in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A Golden Milestone for PLC in HSE!🏆 We’re proud to share that PETRONAS Leadership Centre (PLC) has been awarded the Gold Class II Award at the 42nd Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) Awards 2024, marking our very first OSH recognition. This achievement highlights PLC’s unwavering commitment to HSE excellence as an integral part of who we are. Our Acting CEO, Shazlina Shahriman, along with the HSE Division and Auditee team, proudly received the award, representing each and every dedicated PLC staff. The meticulous site verification and audits revealed the commitment of every member—from front-line staff to the leadership team—who remain steadfast in our mission to uphold the highest standards of safety and compliance. This milestone is more than recognition; it’s a call to keep building a safer, healthier workplace. Here’s to a future where HSE continues to thrive through every choice we make. #PETRONASLeadershipCentre #BecauseWeCare #HSSE #MSOSHAwards2024 #OSHExcellence 

Sustainable Development in Action 🌏 On 5 to 6 November 2024, PETRONAS Leadership Centre was proud to host the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Leadership Programme at the PETRONAS Twin Towers and Cenergi West Biogas Power Plant.  The exciting event brought together 46 leaders from various sectors including energy, retail, engineering and technology, all dedicated to driving sustainable development. Kicking-off the programme, Liza Mustapha, Executive Vice President & Group Chief Financial Officer of PETRONAS, welcomed the participants and shared valuable insights into Asia’s transition towards Net Zero, emphasising the role of PETRONAS in shaping a sustainable future. The programme featured key leaders who shared their experiences, including Ir. Ts. Khairul Jais, Senior General Manager of PETRONAS Refinery & Petrochemical Corporation (PRPC) who highlighted PETRONAS’ efforts in sustainable development at the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC). His dialogue focused on balancing industrial growth with social and environmental responsibility, demonstrating how large-scale projects can thrive while preserving local communities and ecosystems. Amir Hamzah Ghazali, Senior General Manager, Malaysia LNG (MLNG), further explored how sustainability in operations can drive organisational growth, sharing their cutting-edge work in optimising energy consumption and introducing digital solutions for sustainability. An impactful panel discussion moderated by Joe Phelan, Executive Director Asia Pacific, WBCSD, featuring Devpriya Misra, Datin Dr. Vijayalakshmi Samuel and Kae Wen Looi, delved into the challenges and opportunities of embedding sustainability in corporate strategies. Their exuberant conversation reinforced that sustainability is a shared responsibility that requires commitment, collaboration and clear enforcement. Participants also visited the Cenergi SEA West Biogas Power Plant in Pulau Carey to see renewable energy solutions in action. They witnessed firsthand how converting waste into energy reduces the environmental impact of palm oil production and boosts Malaysia’s renewable energy portfolio, emphasising its importance for a sustainable future. We would like to thank everyone who contributed to making this programme a collaborative success. It was an enriching experience, filled with invaluable insights, meaningful discussions and a shared commitment to advancing sustainable development globally. Together, we continue to drive progress, foster collaboration and lead with purpose towards a more sustainable future. #PETRONASLeadershipCentre #WBCSDLeadershipProgramme #PETRONAS #SustainableDevelopment

"A man’s true wealth is the good he does in the world." — Muhammad Ali. Happy International Men's Day to all the incredible men out there. We honour you and celebrate your contributions! #InternationalMensDay #PositiveMaleRoleModels

"Would you want to work for you?" This thought-provoking question, posed by international coaching guru Brenda Bence, Ranked Top Ten Coach Globally, struck a chord with nearly 700 PETRONAS staff attending the 2024 Coaching Campaign Kuala Lumpur at PETRONAS Twin Towers, both on-site and virtually. Held on 22 and 23 October, the event marked the grand finale of Coaching Campaign 2024 – Path to Excellence series that has travelled across 5 regions since May, all in the spirit of nurturing a coaching-centric culture within PETRONAS. The finale was elevated by the wisdom of global coaching leaders: keynote speaker Brenda Bence and Jonathan Low, Global Speaking Fellow, CSP, MCC, both esteemed members of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches Agency, adding a worldclass touch to the vibrant 2-day event. From structured Keynotes and Community of Practice sharing to interactive spaces like Speak Up Your Mind and Coaching Masterclass, each session delved deep into leadership, self-reflection, and growth. And at the Coach Corner, coaches and coachees engaged 1-on-1, bringing real-life challenges to the table, bridging theory with practice. Thanks to the dedication and expertise of 20 PETRONAS internal coaches, the whole of Coaching Campaign KL was a seamless experience and a resounding success. The entire campaign’s impact has been huge! Increasing demand for Coaching Solutions, growing waiting list for sessions, and more in-house requests from across the organisation. Plus, we've seen record interest in the 2025 Professional Associate Coach programme and senior leader nominations for coaching upskilling, clearly showcasing coaching's growing value across all levels. KUDOS and a big round of applause to Sarifah Norasmawati Syed Mohd and team from the Coaching Academy of PETRONAS Leadership Centre for delivering an unforgettable coaching experience across five different regions: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bintulu, Sarawak; Kerteh, Terengganu; and Kuala Lumpur. This achievement was made possible thanks to the incredible support of our regional teams, who helped bring this campaign to life. Hats off to our dedicated coaches recognised during the event: Zamhoudi Ramzi, Hasanul Isyraf A., Md Ashari Md Aris, Magdelina Dahalan, Tan Chew May, PCC, CSFC, Nik Sunita Azura Ab. Rahim, and Richard Ong 王宝德, for their unwavering commitment to elevating others. These individuals were honored with the awards for the most dedicated certified coach and the most dedicated aspiring coach. Special thanks as well to our moderators Zainubiah Abd Aziz, CPTD, Asrif Yusoff, and Zamhoudi Ramzi, who shone the spotlight on our incredible panelists, including Brenda Bence, Ahmad Adly Alias, Norhazlina Mydin, MS, CIH, CPIH, CSFC, Richard Ong, Khadijah Zahari, and Nurul Balqis Yusouf. With that, we’d like to leave you with this thought: “Would you want to work for you?” Tell us! #PathToExcellence #CoachingCampaign2024 #PETRONASLeadershipCentre #CoachingMindset