Outthinker Challenge Forum: Leading transformation in risk-averse fields

​In industries where failure can have catastrophic consequences—electric power, renewable energy, transportation, and water—the margin for error is thin. Yet organizations in these sectors must still evolve to remain competitive. One business unit, responsible for enterprise-wide change management across 1,400 engineers and technicians, is navigating this tension head-on. With sponsorship from the CEO and a lean team, how can a chief strategy officer effectively drive transformation considering the risk-averse culture?

​Specifically, the transformation includes standardizing processes to prepare for automation, rolling out multiple enterprise systems across functions, introducing AI-enabled design and global delivery models, and equipping sales teams to champion new, tech-enabled services and partnerships. This Challenge Forum invites executives to raise thought-provoking questions and share cross-industry insights.