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Mesa EPI Dashboard is Changing the Game for Client-Level Project Management

In the fast-paced world of communication engineering, effective project management is crucial. Project Manager Rabia Sattar’s latest white paper dives deep into the Engineering Process Improvement (EPI) Dashboard tool. This innovative tool is changing the way resources are managed at the client level. By streamlining communication and enhancing project oversight, the EPI Dashboard offers a […]

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Opportunity Capture Process (OCP) Only Works If We All Use It

OCP gives us a place to capture issues, risks, and opportunities, but let’s be honest: A tool is only as good as the people who use it. The whole point is to use OCP to avoid these types of challenges, which in the long run drive more frustration among managers and teams. Without full participation,

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From Noise to Opportunity: Why the Opportunity Capture Process Matters

In fast-paced projects, issues and improvement ideas surface constantly, but without a structured place to capture them, even the best observations risk getting lost in the noise. This is where tracking opportunities & defects become essential in the opportunity capture process (OCP). We have all experienced the frustration of shouting into the void: Without a centralized process,

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Health Score Impact Factors

Health Score Impact Factors (anomalies) can appear at the facility, unit, hierarchy group, input, and custom Asset Management levels (in this case, Mesa designed a custom anomaly detection called ‘startup type’). For example, at the unit level, both the turbine and generator have reduced health scores (51%) in the image. Anomalies at the various hierarchical

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Improvement Discovery: Seeing Beyond the Surface

Some projects look like they are functioning as reports are flowing, tasks are getting checked off, and teams are moving. But beneath the surface, there is an undercurrent of chaos. Two recent client experiences come to mind. Both had all the classic signs of effort: teams working tirelessly, leadership urgently trying to course-correct, and endless

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PMO: Your Project Rescue Team!

Ever been part of a project that feels like a runaway bus with the wheels loose, timelines slipping, priorities shifting, and risks showing up faster than you can track them? In fast-paced environments, projects rarely flow smoothly from start to finish. They often hit bumps, take longer, and sometimes feel like they are veering off

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Drowning in Data? You’re Not Alone.

In today’s hyper-connected world, information is abundant, but clarity is rare. Between Microsoft Teams messages, dashboards, emails, reports, and project updates, it’s no wonder so many professionals feel mentally exhausted before noon. This is more than just a distraction; it’s information overload, and it quietly erodes our productivity, decision-making, and even our well-being. So, how do we

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The Journey of Organizational Improvement: Where Do You Start?

At Mesa, we know that organizational improvement isn’t just about fixing inefficiencies. It’s about creating a culture of continuous progress. But once you’ve identified areas that need improvement, how do you prioritize and implement changes effectively? Prioritizing with Value vs. Effort (V vs. E) Not every initiative deserves immediate attention. Some changes create high impact with minimal effort, while others require more resources

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Classify Generator Start-Up – Cold or Hot?

The call comes in to start another unit to create power. Which one should be started? Mesa created a custom analytic based on the Ambient temperature, stator slot temperature, and generator status times (Run or Off) data streams. The result is actionable information to answer the question so that the startup’s impact on the generator’s

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The Power of Active Listening: The Game-Changer in Workplace Communication

We often hear, but do we truly listen? Active listening is more than just staying silent while someone speaks. It’s about engaging fully, understanding nuances, and drawing out insights that might otherwise go unspoken. It’s a soft skill that builds trust, reduces miscommunication, and strengthens professional relationships. What is Active Listening? Unlike passive hearing, active listening involves: When done effectively,

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