Leading transformation: Navigating changes in the environment, technology, and operations

10/02/2025 46 min Episodio 5

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Episode Synopsis

How can leaders drive transformation while maintaining operational excellence?
At AiDASH Evolve 2024, our panel of industry experts shared their experiences leading change at every level, from front-line workers to the executive suite. They discussed how they set a clear direction, leveraged insights from technologies like AI and satellites, and adapted to external forces such as climate change and evolving regulations—all while improving risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
More here: https://www.aidash.com/leading-transformation-navigating-changes-in-the-environment-technology-and-operations/
Summary:
Although their specific reasons were unique, the panelists agreed that change became necessary and unavoidable for their respective utilities.

Change management requires planning, leadership, communication, and buy-in from front-line workers.

Progress in achieving results from new technological solutions is usually gradual and iterative.



Moderator: Azum Ali, VP of Customer Success and Transformation, AiDASH
Panelists:
August Ridder, Operations Manager, Vegetation Management, Xcel Energy

Kristen Bridges, Vegetation Management and Contract Services Manager, Alabama Power

Shubham Kumar, Managing Director and Partner, BCG

Don Adcock, Senior Manager, Power Delivery, Vegetation Management Operations, Entergy



We have all sorts of additional content for you from Evolve 2024, including videos of each session, blog recaps of each session, and a full event report. You can find it all on our content hub at: aidash.com/evolve2024. 
Check out more resources:
AiDASH blog: https://www.aidash.com/blogs 

AiDASH YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdU1Xuncxsn0YXY-YigOoJg 

AiDASH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aidash

AiDASH case studies and customer stories: https://www.aidash.com/customers



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