Principal Solar Institute

Becky Halstead, Advisor to Principal SolarBecky is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General. She serves on the Board of Advisors for Principal Solar. Becky is the CEO of her own leadership consultancy company, STEADFAST Leadership. She is often engaged to conduct leadership presentations for Fortune 100 companies.

Leading Change in the

Energy Sector

VUCA Environment

VolatilityUncertaintyComplexityAmbiguity

Shift Happens

Openness to New Ideas

Divergent ThinkingListening HardCompetence and Self-

Confidence Imaginative and

Unconventional

Problem Solvers

Part of the problem or part of the solutionAnalyze and AssessInnovative and CreativeStandards of Excellence

Diversity

Experience and Knowledge

Maximizing Resources—People and Equipment

Attitude—Good to Great Mentality

Strategy and Vision

Situational UnderstandingCollegial Dialogue and Consensus BuildingOwnership and ExecutionPrioritization Every Phase of Change

Expertise and Credibility

KnowledgeTrainingSharing—PSI

InstitutePartnerships—

Success is a TEAM Sport

Organize for Success

Right People in the Right Seat on the Right BusIdentify Risks and establish high standards of

excellenceInvest: time, energy and moneyPlan and PrepareCirculate, Communicate, and Connect

Closing Comments

Leadership is:“The fusion of heart and mind,

in selfless action, for the betterment of others,

to effectively accomplish the mission,and make a difference.”