Mohammad A. Albuzaid

Contact Information

• Email: mbuzaid@kanzae.com
• Phone: +966-505-822-480
• Twitter: @mohammadbuzaid
• LinkedIn: buzaidm

Summary

Performance Improvement Consultant with 32 years of experience. Certified RCA Investigator, Systems Thinker, and Workflow Specialist. Professional Trainer, Mentor, and Founder of over 30 small projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the USA across three states.

Skills

1. Systems Thinker & Workflow Specialist
2. Certified RCA Investigator
3. Professional Trainer in Management, Personal Development, Technical Fields, and Occupational Safety

Publications

1. “Thinking Differently” – the first Arabic book on systems thinking.
2. “Systemic Solution for Complex Problems – Systemic Root Cause Analysis – SRCA Model”.
3. “Your Small Project from A to Z”.
4. “Shahbander: The Practical Guide for Preparing Successful Entrepreneurs” – applications of systems thinking in entrepreneurship.

Education

• MBA in Entrepreneurship
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience: 1990 – Present (32 years)

President & Chief Consultant at Kanzae Consulting

• Provide consulting, mentoring, and training services to clients in various industries, such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, water, education, health, and more.
• Implement the advanced systems thinking methodologies in all aspects of the services, such as problem analysis, solution design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement.
• Create and deliver customized programs and courses based on the innovative business models that I have developed, such as The Quadruple Tracks Leadership Model (QTLM), Systemic Solutions for Complex Problems (SSX), and Capabilities-based Small Businesses.
• Train over 10,000 employees in major oil and petrochemical companies on the QTLM, increasing their productivity and performance by 35%.

Performance Improvement Consultant at Saudi Aramco

• Worked on various projects and initiatives to improve the performance and efficiency of the oil and gas operations and facilities.
• Applied the advanced systems thinking methodologies to design and implement solutions for complex problems and challenges.
• Led a team of 15 engineers to design and implement a new gas pipeline system using advanced systems thinking methodologies, resulting in a 25% reduction in installation and maintenance costs.
• Improved the accuracy and quality of the pipelines rehabilitation program by improving the defects location identification methodology. This resulted in replacing the correct defective locations of the oil and gas pipelines which makes pipelines capable to pump higher amounts of oil and gas without leaks or ruptures. Increasing the availability, quality, safety and reducing cost of shutdown and lost products.
• Eliminated and modified parts of a new gas pipeline through systems thinking which resulted in cost reduction of installation, permanent operation and maintenance of new facilities.
• Managed KPIs and strategic initiatives for the largest department in Saudi Aramco (Pipelines Department) as part of implementing the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) performance management system. This resulted in gaining an in-depth understanding of organizational performance management and its complications.

Awards and Certifications

• Certified RCA Investigator by TapRoot (2017)
• Certified Trainer by INLPTA (2016)
• Certified Trainer by TLT (2015)

Languages

• Arabic: Native proficiency
• English: Fluent speaker

Courses Delivered

Performance Management

1. Introduction to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
2. Developing Effective KPIs for Performance Measurement
3. Implementing KPIs for Organizational Success
4. KPI Measurement and Evaluation Techniques
5. KPIs for Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

Root Cause Analysis and Maintenance

1. Root Cause Analysis and Maintenance Planning
2. Solving Complex Problems using Systemic Root Cause Analysis – SRCA Model
3. Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Leadership and Management

1. Maximizing Performance with Systems Thinking: Discover a New Approach to Performance Management
2. Leading Change through Systems Thinking – A Holistic Approach to Leadership

Leadership Development

1. The Quadruple Tracks Leadership Model (QTLM)
2. Advanced Leadership Skills For Talented Leaders
3. Coaching for Performance
4. Agile Leadership

Personal Development

1. Personal Excellence
2. Effective Communication Skills
3. Practical Emotional Intelligence
4. Time Management
5. Evaluating the Viability of Your Business Idea
6. How Rich People Think?
7. Personal and Organizational Values
8. Emotional Intelligence

Entrepreneurship and Business Management

1. Basic Skills of Successful Entrepreneurs
2. Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Systems Thinking

1. Systems Thinking
2. Advanced Performance Management Through Systems Thinking
3. Maximizing Performance with Systems Thinking: Discover a New Approach to Performance Management

Operational Excellence

1. Safety and Risk Management
2. Fundamentals of Quality
3. Safety Leadership
4. Human Factors in Safety Management
5. Behavioral-Based Safety

Other Courses

1. Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
2. Managing Organizations Performance

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