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