- Leading global utilities are using R&D and innovation to advance their market competitiveness — but investment levels remain low.
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May 20, 2020 by Abimbola BanjoChantelle Abdul grew Mojec International Holdings from a small family-owned business in Nigeria into an energy business that has helped modernize the country’s electricity market. Now, she’s thinking even bigger.How cities can stay cool on a warming Earth
August 15, 2019 by George Sarraf, Christopher Decker, and Jad MoussalliAs the demand for air conditioning grows worldwide, a more energy-efficient approach, already in use in the Gulf countries, offers a potential solution.Tapping the opportunities of U.S. liquefied natural gas
July 19, 2019 by Giorgio Biscardini, Anthony Caletka, and Christopher DannThe success of players in an industry that is revolutionizing energy markets depends on getting the strategy right.Power strategies
February 26, 2019 by Thomas J. Flaherty III, Paul Nillesen, and Mark CoughlinThe largest utilities around the globe are placing their bets on winning strategies and capabilities.How utilities can build effective digital strategies
November 9, 2018 by Jagoron MukherjeeFollowing these five steps can help established companies update their business models for a new era.Related tags: digital strategy, digital transformation, digitization, technology, transformation, utilitiesHow innovation is revolutionizing the energy industry
July 23, 2018The power landscape is changing quickly, providing new opportunities for both upstarts and traditional utilities.Do utilities need a chief digital officer?
December 4, 2017 by Jagoron Mukherjee and Earl SimpkinsRegardless of their job title, leaders need to be able to connect new technologies to strategy.Related tags: automation, big data, data analytics, digital technologies, digitization, energy, oil and gas, utilitiesA New M&A Strategy for Utilities
July 12, 2017 by Todd JirovecUtilities seeking to expand must be able to negotiate regulatory complexity while planning and executing deals effectively.Friction Complicates Tech Adoption
October 26, 2016 by Daniel GrossThe electric vehicle and green energy industries show how rolling out innovations can be delayed in the face of time-consuming obstacles.Related tags: auto industry, automakers, automation, car design, execution, innovation, solar energy, utilitiesGo Disrupt Yourself
April 13, 2016 by Daniel GrossThere’s a reason there are so few examples of large companies fundamentally altering their strategies on the fly — it’s extremely hard.Related tags: aerospace, capabilities, change management, digitization, disruption, innovation, leadership, utilitiesConsistency Drives Success at Telus
August 31, 2015 by John IzzoThe Canadian telecom giant transformed its business by adopting a clear, stable approach to strategy and culture.A Strategist’s Guide to Power Industry Transformation
July 29, 2015 by Norbert Schwieters and Tom FlahertyThe way we create, use, and manage electricity is finally changing, and the implications go far beyond the utility sector.The Imagination Gap
April 20, 2015 by Jeffrey RothfederBusiness leaders in at least 16 sectors are still not fully prepared for the digital transformation of their industries.From Fee-for-Service to Fee-for-Value
February 12, 2015 by Joyjit Saha Choudhury and Jay GodlaMedicare’s big announcement on payment models is an inflection point in the transition from volume to value.Creating Resilient Organizations
February 9, 2015 by David K. HurstJudith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, describes how to build the capacity to survive disastrous events.Go Big or Go Home: Factors for a Successful Rebranding
December 4, 2014 by Matt PalmquistCompanies that winningly reposition their brands tend to do so by anticipating market trends and overcoming or minimizing common challenges.A Strategist’s Guide to the Internet of Things
November 10, 2014 by Frank BurkittThe digital interconnection of billions of devices is today’s most dynamic business opportunity.How IKEA, Disney, and Berkshire Hathaway Succeed with Adjacencies
March 11, 2014 by Ken FavaroMany adjacency moves fail because they’re driven by the wrong motives. But a lot can be learned from those that succeed.The Dangers of Adjacencies Strategy
January 30, 2014 by Ken FavaroWhy a popular approach to growth may put your company’s health at risk.Dear Santa: Consumers Prefer DIY Products
December 5, 2013 by Matt PalmquistAs consumers increasingly expect to be able to customize the products they buy, giving them creative control over the assembly process makes them value a product more.Wall Street and the Pursuit of More
October 18, 2013 by James O'TooleOnly in finance is money an end in itself—resulting in behavior that’s less than virtuous.An Entrepreneur’s Journey to Business Nirvana
October 8, 2013 by Theodore KinniHow G Adventures’s founder Bruce Poon Tip built a successful business by following his bliss.The 10 Worst Words in Business, Volume Two
August 23, 2013 by David SilvermanThe world would be a better place without these terms and phrases.Waiting for the Digital Grid
August 12, 2013 by Don Dawson, Earl Simpkins, and Josh StillmanThe modernized grid should revolutionize the way electricity is distributed and used, but its potential hasn’t yet been realized.
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