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The company ’ s role is changing rapidly , with a greater emphasis on getting people to buy into a different future , as well as helping employees understand that doing what they ’ ve done in the past is no longer enough .
“ We clearly understand there are some levels of the business that are rapidly advancing upon us ,” said McDermott . “ In an environment like Tasmania , which is an island with isolated areas , the traditional poles and wires aren ’ t necessarily the best way to service those customers . It ’ s about collaborating with other suppliers to produce standalone services .”
Executing this plan takes strong , yet empathetic leadership , which McDermott believes TasNetworks CEO Lance Balcombe excels in . “ To be effective in leading change , you need leaders who are courageous . He ’ s really being courageous and backing the things that we ’ re doing ,” said McDermott .
With the consistent commercial message around the market constantly changing , the company has to change along with it . The significant part of TasNetworks ’ strategy is : The strategy won ’ t happen if they don ’ t make it happen .
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