Innovation Begins in the Field: How Israel Electric Corporation Employees Shape the Future | Herzli Friedman
Herzli Friedman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Israel Electric Corporation, writes about internal organizational innovation: a robot for working on live power lines and a drone for installing warning spheres. He emphasizes the role of employees in development and management support.
Herzli Friedman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Israel Electric Corporation, writes an opinion piece on internal organizational innovation at the company. He describes how ideas from field employees become technological solutions, highlighting two main examples: a robot for working on live power lines and a system for installing warning spheres using a drone. Friedman stresses the importance of listening to employees, trust, and partnership in the development process. He notes that in the latest innovation competition, 62 project proposals were submitted, and the company is promoting an innovation center in Hadera, a laboratory in Nesher, and a smart neighborhood in Be'er Sheva. The article reflects senior management's stance and presents innovation as a means to improve service, safety, and reliability of electricity supply.