{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To","title":"Why Digitizing Energy Infrastructure Is So Hard","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/501399ca\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4279,"description":"Sean Kelley knows that digital tools aren’t just shiny add-ons, they’re the backbone of how energy companies can work smarter and faster. In this conversation, Jacob and Julie dig into the real ways technology is cutting inefficiencies, like replacing clunky paper forms with sleek digital systems or using AI to help leaders make decisions with confidence. Sean doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges either, touching on change management, centralizing data, and the sometimes-messy process of getting everyone on board with new tools. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, practical examples, and insights that’ll make you think differently about where energy and tech intersect and maybe even how you could clean up inefficiencies in your own world.\nClick here to watch a video of this episode.\n\n00:00 - Intro\n00:36 - Understanding Efficiency in Business\n02:39 - Change Management Strategies\n06:11 - Efficiency in Oil and Gas Industry\n09:00 - Importance of Data in Business\n11:15 - Balancing Efficiency and Risk\n13:22 - Conducting Pre-Project Research\n16:49 - Evolving Workflows for Success\n18:14 - Integrating AI into Business Operations\n21:53 - AI Implementation Best Practices\n27:40 - Addressing Change Fatigue Post-Delivery\n29:44 - Measuring Productivity Effectively\n31:25 - Evaluating Overhyped Business Tools\n33:10 - Gamification in the Workplace\n36:10 - Engaging Employees in Processes\n41:05 - Essential Tools for Business Success\n44:47 - On Screen Segment\n47:58 - Emojis in Communication\n48:35 - The Role of Fax Machines\n49:34 - AirPods and Productivity\n52:40 - The Impact of Podcasts\n55:00 - Food Delivery Apps in Business\n57:31 - Court Zoom and Virtual Meetings\n59:59 - MapQuest and Navigation Tools\n01:01:42 - Exploring Generative AI\n01:03:32 - Peepers and Visual Tools\n01:05:12 - The Use of QR Codes\n01:07:14 - Understanding LLMs\n01:09:56 - Utilizing Large White Pads\nhttps://twitter.com/collide_io\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.io\nhttps://www.facebook.com/collide.io...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/8F_7R-SE-nw_rUP_p1-vdDVWboJt_kcEhdbgrgTEL7E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYjY2/Yjk4MWJiZWFlYmVl/ZGIxYjkxYTdiYTdi/ZGUwMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}