Day 1: Understanding Turnaround Challenges and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Defining the key challenges of managing a shutdown or turnaround
• Understanding why turnarounds are necessary in industrial settings
• Analysing turnaround size and complexity to determine project scope
• Evaluating whether a turnaround can be classified as a project
• Measuring turnaround performance: Leading and lagging KPIs
• Identifying controllable and non-controllable indicators
• Conducting a turnaround audit and peer review for quality assurance
• Exploring different types of turnaround reporting and tips for effective communication
• Using graphs and software tools to enhance turnaround reporting

Day 2: Turnaround, Outage, and Shutdown Management

• Overview of the phases of turnaround, outage, and shutdown management
• Understanding the issues and challenges that arise during each phase
• Implementing quality control measures in turnaround projects
• Health, safety, and environmental planning for shutdowns and turnarounds
• Benefits and choices of computerized systems for managing shutdown processes
• Integrating plans across departments and stakeholders
• Managing stakeholders and resources effectively throughout the shutdown
• The role of procurement and contracting in turnaround management

Day 3: Effective Shutdown Planning and Resource Management

• Setting clear targets and expectations for a successful shutdown
• Developing a robust resource plan and ensuring the availability of necessary resources
• Compiling and communicating the initial scope and estimates of the turnaround project
• Applying appropriate shutdown planning techniques and best practices
• Key components of an effective maintenance plan for shutdowns
• Selecting turnaround scope criteria early to avoid delays and cost overruns
• Addressing key outage constraints and operational interfaces

Day 4: Managing Shutdowns and Turnarounds Efficiently

• Developing a robust contracting plan for the shutdown or turnaround process
• Managing procurement processes during a turnaround
• Tracking progress during the turnaround and addressing any delays or changes
• Controlling changes during the shutdown to minimize disruptions
• Applying risk management strategies throughout the shutdown phase
• Ensuring alignment between various departments to maintain focus on the overall goal

Day 5: Monitoring and Reporting Shutdown Progress

• Measuring and controlling shutdown progress effectively
• Establishing turnaround performance indicators and benchmarks
• Developing regular and clear turnaround reporting methods
• Using graphs, software, and visual aids to report progress to stakeholders
• Addressing and communicating any delays or issues promptly
• Ensuring the project stays on track with accurate reporting systems