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The energy-consciousness bar is about to rise quickly in Ontario! Businesses need to increase their focus on how they can leverage data to optimize energy usage…
Rick Baker
6 min read
When making major decisions in uncertain environments, risk reduction is crucial for mitigating potential downsides and improving your chances of success. Below is a step-by-step summary…
Rick Baker
4 min read
In Ontario, many municipalities own electric utilities, known as Local Distribution Companies (LDCs), regulated by the Ontario Energy Board. These LDCs manage energy data to optimize…
Rick Baker
4 min read
The perfectionism paradox arises because the pursuit of perfection often undermines the very goals it seeks to achieve, particularly in communication and influence. Delays and Missed…
Rick Baker
2 min read
Anything is Possible When It’s Digital Digital means data. And anything is possible when useful data is available, properly analysed, and intelligently put to work. The…
Rick Baker
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Since early childhood, we have been conditioned to be serious…about crossing streets, listening to parents’ advice, doing schoolwork, completing our chores, and many other obligations. We…
Rick Baker
3 min read
Discomfort and discontent are two mood states that are often confused but have distinct meanings. While both can signal that something is wrong, their root causes…
Rick Baker
5 min read
Micromanagement This is a term that evokes images of a boss who hovers over their team, scrutinizing every minor task, offering unsolicited advice, and never trusting…
Rick Baker
5 min read
General Problems of Prioritizing Urgent Work Over Important Work When business people focus too much on urgent work and neglect important work, they often find themselves…
Rick Baker
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We have found Patrick Lencioni’s “Six Types of Working Genius” personality assessment to be an extremely useful tool. 6 Working Geniuses Patrick Lencioni’s “Six Types of…
Rick Baker
3 min read
The traditional metrics for hiring – competence and technical skills – are no longer sufficient on their own. While these elements remain essential, focusing solely on…
Rick Baker
3 min read
The expansion of electrification as a strategy for carbon reduction is crucial in the shift toward sustainable energy systems. This transition impacts not just energy users…
Rick Baker
2 min read