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• When Engineering, IT and OT All Own a Piece, Who Owns Delivery?
In today’s utility environment, challenges rarely stem from tools or technology alone; they more often emerge in the spaces between Engineering, IT, and OT, where ownership is shared and accountability can blur.
• The Gig Economy and Utility Work.
As retirements accelerate and gig talent fills critical skill gaps, see how utilities are adapting, and how SBS builds flexible, high‑performing teams.
• What Utilities Should Look for in a Strong PMO Partner.
A practical guide for utility leaders on how a modern PMO partner strengthens resilience, reduces costs, and improves decision-making across complex portfolios.
• Unlocking Proactive Land and Permitting Strategy.
By treating land and permitting as core governance inputs—not administrative afterthoughts—utilities can create predictable, scalable, and resilient delivery.
• Smoothing the Road.
11 common issues and how we explore the impact of utility lifecycle management on safety, efficiency and scalability.
• A Framework for Successful Telemetry Implementations.
A successful telemetry implementation isn't about technology - it's about leadership.
• Other Blog Posts.
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Webinar and Events
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• Getting Started with AI & Copilot. In this video, SBS COO provides an introductory session on leveraging AI tools effectively.
• Resilience and Resourcefulness at a local PUD. In this video, SBS CEO Paola Taylor interviews Shailesh Shere, Assistant General Manager for Clallam County PUD. Shailesh shares the ways the PUD has been able to overcome resource challenges while on its journey to achieving technology modernization and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Change Management for Infrastructure Projects. In this video, SBS CEO Paola Taylor outlines what she believes is the single most important element that differentiates the practice of Change Management in infrastructure. Additionally, she provides high level information of key pieces of Change Management in practice.
• Navigating Cloud Computing. In this video, SBS CEO Paola Taylor interviews SBS Consultant David Strom to explore key insights for utilities including cloud computing implementation considerations as well as AI.
• IT to OT Workforce Development. In this video, SBS COO Tim Mather talks about our approach in addressing the OT staffing shortage and how/why IT professionals can pivot into OT roles, with practical insights for utilities.
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