Innovative Teamwork: Advancing Sustainable Energy and Grid Modernization
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Authors
Glasoe, Kolton, Martin
Issue Date
2025
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Issue
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Thesis
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en_US
Keywords
grid modernization , innovation , interdisciplinary collaboration , psychological safety , teamwork
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Abstract
This document discusses the crucial importance of teamwork for innovation and resilience in the context of sustainable energy and electrical grid modernization. Following qualitative research of practitioners engaged in grid innovation projects, this research pinpointed psychological safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, transparent communication, and empowering leadership as core characteristics for effective collaboration among team members; crucial building blocks to help solve technical, organizational, and policy challenges of the energy sector. The research findings show that strong collaborative dynamics turn obstacles into opportunities and also stimulate forward-looking solutions necessary to meet goals for energy security, reliability, and decarbonization. Interdisciplinary teams are demonstrated as essential to ensuring grid modernization and a sustainable energy future by combining diverse expertise to promote environments where creativity and accountability can flourish. The study suggests that the human element is key—the capability of teams to work together, communicate and innovate—in partnership that actually makes the difference in an energy system innovation success for a successful transformation, rather than technology. To realize large-scale innovation and resilience across those that will be charged with the energy transition to these organizations, institutionalization of psychological safety, cross-functional integration, traceable communication, leadership alignment, and adaptive implementation is proposed as the recommendation to increase institutionalization for fostering these key aspects of transformation to scale both innovation and resilience.
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2025
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Creighton University
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