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Question 9: What is the experience so far in altering the organisation of the utility ? Are there any possible pitfalls to keep in mind ?. Mart van der Meijden Convenor CIGRE Working Group C1-1: Asset Management of Transmission and Distribution Systems.
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Question 9: What is the experience so far in altering the organisation of the utility ? Are there any possible pitfalls to keep in mind ? Mart van der Meijden Convenor CIGRE Working Group C1-1: Asset Management of Transmission and Distribution Systems
Pitfalls to keep in mind with Asset Management Organisation • Increase in bureaucracy • Complex 'service level agreements’ • Master Slave Relationship ("us and them"). Not working together as business partners, but concentrating on their own work and interests. • Both AM and SP develop self supporting infrastructures, ie inefficiencies and duplication in Finance, HR, IT, Legal etc. • Fight for scarce resource between AM and SP, eg both feel they must have specialists.
Pitfalls to keep in mind with Asset Management Organisation • Too much implementation at the same time. Too optimistic time schedule. Poor communication. • Can be viewed as "trendy", ie what you must become if you want to be seen as a leading/world class company - without understanding how your company can realise benefits. • Can provide a golden opportunity for consultants and lawyers. • Requires an increase in trust across the organisation but the reverse can occur.