A new Era in Industrial Services In the past, industrial services often operated on a straightforward model: clients paid for the time spent on tasks, measured in hours. This approach, while simple, didn’t always align with the actual value delivered. Clients began to ask: Am I paying for the time […]
Abisola Otesile
Periods of economic uncertainty often feel like danger zones for professionals. Layoffs, budget cuts, and corporate restructuring dominate headlines. Many retreat, hoping to ride out the storm safely. For others, turbulence becomes a proving ground. Professionals willing to step forward find opportunities that rarely appear in stable times. The first […]
Here is an evergreen stat that still holds true in today’s business world: over 25% of Fortune 100 CEOs began their careers in operations roles, leveraging hands-on experience to ascend to the C-suite. Consider the career trajectory of Tim Cook. Before becoming Apple’s CEO, Cook served as Senior Vice President […]
By the start of 2026, most leadership teams share a quiet realisation: 2025 was not a disruption to recover from. It was a structural reset. The question this year is not what’s next, but what must now be done differently. Across sectors, expert commentary, CEO agendas, and board discussions show […]
Reskilling is reshaping energy jobs. Discover how digital skills, hybrid expertise, and continuous learning power careers in the net-zero economy.
Contractors in 2025 face shrinking margins as material prices rise, skilled labor grows scarce, and supply chains remain unpredictable. The old playbook of blanket markups no longer works. To stay competitive, contractors must rethink their strategies with smarter bidding, project portfolio focus, digital tools, lean operations, and strong supplier management. Firms that embrace data-driven decisions and workforce development will protect profitability and build resilience in today’s volatile construction market.
Predictive maintenance is transforming industries from oil and gas to healthcare. By combining sensors, AI, and analytics, companies cut costs by up to 30%, reduce downtime by 70%, and improve safety. Learn how smarter tools are reshaping asset management and careers in the digital era.
The global race to net zero is reshaping not only energy systems but also careers. As fossil fuels decline and clean energy investments surge past $2 trillion annually by 2030, engineers, managers, and technicians face an urgent need to reskill. From petroleum engineers moving into geothermal to coal plant operators retraining for renewables, the energy transition is also a career transition. Companies that invest in workforce transformation—and individuals who embrace adaptability and lifelong learning—will be best positioned to thrive in the low-carbon economy.
Energy, healthcare, and industrials may seem worlds apart—but their biggest operational challenges are strikingly similar. From cost overruns to regulatory friction and stalled innovation, these sectors often stumble for the same reasons. This article explores why cross-sector playbooks matter, how leaders can borrow proven solutions across industries, and the principles that drive agility, resilience, and long-term performance.
Mega-projects often exceed budgets and timelines by 20–50%. This article explores why overruns persist and shares proven strategies—governance, modular design, digital oversight, and risk-adjusted planning—that help industrial, energy, and infrastructure leaders deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget.