Everyone likes to consider themselves innovators, or at least believe that innovation is happening in their domain. But innovation management is a process that requires leaders to commit deeply and believe that the risk is worth the reward. For many business leaders, regardless of the industry, it can be a…
Liz Thompson serves as the chief of advisory services at EPIcenter. The nonprofit organization propels energy innovation and thought for our global future with a think tank, incubator and accelerator, strategic partnerships, advisory engagement and critical conversations about energy. EPIcenter is focused on ways to make the production and consumption of energy smarter, cleaner, more resilient and more efficient. EPIcenter’s advisory services sync innovation goals and aspirations with everyday realities.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.