Leading through the energy transition
In this unique course, we merge the expertise of BI Norwegian Business School with Rystad Energy, to empower leaders and senior personnel in addressing the energy transition.
Register your interest to receive updates and registration link for the course application. The deadline to register interest is 15 January 2026. The course will start 17 March 2026.
Background
The Paris Agreement aims for net zero emissions by 2050, necessitating a fundamental transformation of energy systems amid a projected doubling of global GDP.
This urgent global energy transition faces dilemmas related to climate change, poverty, inequality, biodiversity, ethics, and the reimagining of the global economy, including how organizations create value and stay competitive.
While the energy transition brings uncertainties and risks through ‘creative destruction,’ it also presents significant opportunities. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and strategies require ongoing negotiation within complex social and economic contexts.
"Understanding the complexity of energy systems is key. The transition may have slowed, but it is far from halted. We know what to do, and now we must focus on steady, small steps instead of getting derailed."
"An important theme in the course was value creation through 'coopetition' – that is, a strategy where competitors collaborate where they can and compete where they must. This is an approach I believe will be crucial if we are to succeed with the green transition."
About the course
Together, BI and Rystad Energy offer an executive course on the energy transition, aimed at empowering leaders and senior professionals to deepen their understanding and make an impact.
Rystad Energy is a global research and business intelligence firm that helps clients navigate the future of energy through data, analysis, advisory, and educational services, giving them a competitive edge.
The course employs a systems-thinking approach to energy ecosystems, emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders and the integration of these issues into decision-making for value creation and risk management.
Participants will enhance their understanding of the factors shaping the energy transition and collaborate with peers to identify strategic and managerial challenges, utilizing Rystad’s extensive dataset for engaging discussions.
In the final modules, small groups of 3-4 will complete a case study and present their findings to peers and invited executives from their organizations.
This program has been developed in collaboration with the following companies from the Advisory Council for Energy & Ocean Sector.
Course dates 2026
- 17 March: Welcome and introduction - Online
- 23 - 24 March: Classroom teaching - Campus Oslo
- 22 - 23 April: Classroom teaching - Campus Oslo
- 28 May: Group presentations - Campus Oslo
Price
75 000 NOK / approx. 6400 EUR
The price includes:
- Classroom teaching and training days at BI Campus Nydalen.
- Group work related to co-opetition and systems design.
- Group support and guidance with experts from BI and Rystad.
- Lunch and coffee/tea/mineral water during the five days at Campus Nydalen
Who this course is for
- Leaders and senior personnel in public and private sectors
- Board members in the energy sector
- Individuals in energy companies expected to assume leadership roles
- Leaders in ancillary services (banking, insurance, consultancy)
- Entrepreneurs in the energy sector
- Demand-side leaders in construction, transportation, and hard-to-abate industries
- NGO and civil society leaders
We aim for a diverse participant composition to foster valuable networking and experience sharing on complex issues.
What you will learn
- Understanding the energy transition, including the role of different energy sources, storage, and transportation in mitigating global warming.
- Key strategies of global players in the energy sector, focusing on competitive and cooperative approaches, supply chains, and market trends.
- The impact of government adaptations on the energy landscape and the transition's pace.
- Systems thinking applied to the energy trilemma, resilient supply chains, and the measurement and mitigation of energy transition risks.
- Insights into upstream investments, capital allocation approaches, and energy consumption scenarios towards achieving net-zero emissions.
- An overview of “wicked problems” in the global energy system and the identification of sustainable solutions for energy-related dilemmas.
"We at Rystad Energy are proud to collaborate with BI on the course Leading Through the Energy Transition. We will do our part to bring in relevant facts and observations to support leaders in facing fundamental changes in the energy system."
"Rystad Energy believes that knowledge and education are crucial for succeeding in the energy transition, and looks forward to leveraging their expertise in a course aimed at increasing the knowledge level for relevant decision-makers; from bankers, investors to suppliers and authorities."
Faculty
The course faculty includes contributors from BI Norwegian Business School and Rystad Energy, inlcuding course responsible Lars Huemer:
Lars Huemer is Professor in the Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at BI Norwegian Business School. He has a Ph.D from Umeå School of Business and Economics, Umeå University. Besides academic work in Sweden, and at BI since 1999, he has been a visiting scholar at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile (2004-2006) and at University of Technology, Sydney, Australia (1995).
His research interests include interorganizational relationships and international management. Trust and identity are often core concepts. A recent project concerns interactions between multinational corporations and indigenous groups. He teaches in strategic management and supply management, and the role of business for economic and social development, among others. He is also responsible for BIs Executive Master in Energy.