Department of Management Studies conducted a Management Development Workshop on Project Management in Refining, Marketing and Gas Sector during February 19-21, 2020 at Noida.

There were 48 participants from Oil companies and two students from the Institute who participated in the above workshop. The objective of the 3 day workshop was to enhance understanding of issues, techniques, concepts and managerial judgement related to projects in Oil and Gas Sector. The Workshop was convened under the guidance of Shri M.B. Lal, Ex-Chairman, HPCL and Member, RGIPT BoG. Eminent Industry Experts having over 3 decades of experience in project management in refinery / marketing projects. The faculty gave insights to the participants by discussing case studies with hands on experience and in class simulation that spans the entire process of project management.

The workshop enriched the knowledge of the delegates to respond more effectively to their own services, enhancing expertise and in improving the productivity and quality of work. Contract Management is an important area of Project Management and it is essential that the clauses of the contract are studied thoroughly since, the impact is on the time and cost. The participants were shown innovative techniques and models to track various activities of the project.

Director, RGIPT during his valedictory address gave examples of effective project management techniques and informed the delegates that the project manager's role is very critical while implementing any project. He emphasized that learning from the program to be shared with their colleagues which will be beneficial for the organization. He congratulated the faculty for the excellent knowledge sharing and skills to the participants. He complemented Shri M. B. Lal and Shri D. N. Mathur for organizing the above Workshop which has been beneficial to the participants.

Shri M. B. Lal, Ex-Chairman, HPCL and Convener of the program complemented the faculty for their excellent deliberation and shared his own experiences of Project Management which were very useful for the delegates.