Today's guest is Glen Milne from Spirit Energy. Glen discusses the impact of digitalization and AI on the energy industry, emphasizing the importance of remote work, automation, and the role of engineers in driving digital transformation.

He shares insights on the need for a culture that embraces failure as a learning opportunity and the significance of domain expertise in leveraging technology effectively.

The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of technology and the importance of trust and communication in implementing digital solutions.

Takeaways:

• Digital transformation in the energy sector accelerated due to COVID-19.
• Failure should be viewed as a learning opportunity, not a setback.
• The Aviation industry serves as a model for learning from failures.
• Automation can significantly improve efficiency and productivity.
• Engineers should take the lead in digital transformation initiatives.
• Domain expertise is becoming increasingly valuable in technology implementation.
• Trust and communication are essential for successful partnerships.
• Listening is a critical skill for effective leadership.
• Technology should address real business problems, not just be innovative for its own sake.

Keywords: digitalization, AI, energy industry, transformation, automation, engineers, technology, communication, failure, innovation

In this conversation, Neill Pawsey of Cohesive (a Bentley company) discusses the challenges and opportunities to use digital tools in capital mega-projects.

Packed with amazing metaphors, Neill emphasises the need to start with the end in mind.

Digital tools create transparency but with that are impacts on behaviours and ways of working.

Onto the soapbox, Neill and Helen discuss that managing change is hard but the people aspects are the most important to get right.

Using examples from Crossrail (HS2), Highways and the Energy sector, Neill talks about dealing with "shin kickers", how to fail fast in a safety critical, thin margin world, scaling using the staircase method and how to collaborate with the whole supply chain on digital.

And Neill and Helen remind us to think big but act small and avoid giving your organisation "indigestion". 00:00 Introduction to Digital Transformation in Capital Projects

06:03 The Importance of Transparency and Coordination

11:07 Learning from Field Engineers

16:44 Cultural Attitudes Towards Failure

25:26 Navigating the Data Journey

30:33 Owner-Driven Technology Adoption

36:35 Behavioral Insights in Project Management

42:44Silo Mentality and Organizational Behavior

In this conversation, Matthew Treagus discusses the importance of digital transformation for companies in the modern age. He emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt to a digital-first world, the role of leadership in driving change, and the significance of understanding customer context. Matthew also touches on the challenges of cybersecurity and the necessity for organizations to evolve their product owner roles to meet the demands of the digital landscape. Throughout the discussion, he shares insights on effective questioning, the importance of clarity in leadership, and the need for a holistic approach to business strategy. Takeaways

• Asking good questions is key to innovation.
• Digital strategies must evolve with changing times.
• Leadership must be clear and decisive during transformations.
• Understanding customer context is crucial for success.
• The product owner role needs to integrate technology and business.
• Cybersecurity is a critical risk for modern businesses.
• Companies often lack imagination in their digital strategies.
• Effective communication is essential in leadership roles.
• Employees must be engaged in the transformation process.
• Difficult decisions should be handled transparently.

Sound Bites

• "The world just gone digital."
• "Context is everything."
• "Do the difficult jobs yourself."