Mohammad Abdullah Albuzaid – Comprehensive CV


Mohammad A. Albuzaid

Mohammad Abdullah Albuzaid

Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant

Systems Thinker & Workflow Specialist

Executive Leader

Senior Quality Ambassador – National Center for Quality

Author

Professional Summary

I am an experienced Organizational and Leadership Development Consultant and Systems Thinker, with over three decades of expertise in industries such as oil and gas, education, public services, and manufacturing. My work focuses on enhancing organizational performance, leadership capacity, and operational sustainability through advanced systems thinking and workflow optimization.

As a Senior Quality Ambassador for the National Center for Quality, I specialize in quality management and driving excellence across organizations. I have trained and mentored over 10,000 professionals globally, helping them to lead with strategic insights and systems thinking.

I am also the innovator behind three transformative business models:

  • Qualitative Transformation Leadership (QTL) – A model for driving leadership excellence through cultural transformation.
  • Systemic Solutions for Complex Problems (SSX) – A framework for addressing and resolving complex challenges in organizations.
  • Capabilities-Based Small Businesses (CBSB) – A business model designed to help entrepreneurs build sustainable ventures based on their core capabilities.

As an author, I have written more than 40 books on topics including leadership, systems thinking, performance management, and quality improvement, which form the foundation for many of my training and consulting services.

Work Experience

President & Chief Consultant at Various Training & Consulting Companies (2003 – Present)

  • Delivered consulting, mentoring, and training services across diverse industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, water, education, health, and government sectors.
  • Applied advanced systems thinking methodologies to lead comprehensive problem-solving, solution design, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing process improvement for organizational transformation and performance optimization.
  • Developed and conducted custom programs and courses based on innovative business models: Quality Transformation Leadership (QTL), Systemic Solutions for Complex Problems (SSX), and Capabilities-Based Small Businesses (CBSB).
  • Trained over 10,000 professionals, including executives, engineers, and operations personnel, across major companies such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SIPCHEM, and NWC. QTL training programs alone led to an increase in productivity and performance by 35%.
  • Led large-scale strategic initiatives and developed performance management systems for top-tier organizations, helping them align their goals with operational strategies and KPIs.
  • Spearheaded organizational restructuring projects that resulted in improved workflow processes, reduced costs, and enhanced team performance.
  • Provided leadership and executive coaching to top management teams, focusing on change management, innovation, and driving cultural transformation across organizations.
  • Expertly facilitated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major industrial incidents, leading teams to identify system-wide failures and implement long-term corrective actions.

Senior Strategy and Initiatives Consultant at Saudi Aramco (1991 – 2009)

  • Led strategic initiatives within Saudi Aramco’s largest divisions, particularly in the Pipeline Department, to improve operational performance and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop KPIs and strategic roadmaps, ensuring continuous performance improvement across departments.
  • Implemented advanced systems thinking methodologies to address and resolve complex engineering, operational, and maintenance challenges within Saudi Aramco’s pipeline infrastructure.
  • Managed large-scale turnaround and inspection (T&I) projects, ensuring successful project delivery while meeting safety, budget, and timeline requirements.
  • Played a pivotal role as a member of the Special Mission Team, reporting directly to the company’s executive leadership on mission-critical projects.

Operations Engineer at GAS Company (1991)

  • Completed a short-term assignment as part of the Operations Engineering Department, where I learned and monitored the oxygen and nitrogen production processes.
  • Gained hands-on experience in the production cycle and operational procedures related to gas supply chain management over a period of 45 days.

Maintenance Engineer at Sharq Company (1991)

  • Participated in the Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) activities during the shutdown of the Ethylene Glycol (EG) Plant amidst the Gulf War and Kuwait liberation.
  • Contributed to the maintenance and repair operations during the plant shutdown, ensuring equipment reliability and readiness for restart.
  • Worked on-site for three months, coordinating with cross-functional teams to complete key maintenance activities critical to operational continuity post-war.

Publications

I have authored over 40 books focusing on leadership, systems thinking, performance management, and organizational development.