A particular kind of silence precedes failure in complex systems—not inactivity, but the quiet hum of things apparently working as they should.

Why the Future of Asset Management is about People as much as Technology? Maintenance and Asset Management are entering a decisive decade. According to the NVDO Maintenance Compass 2025, the sector faces a convergence of major developments: rapid digitalisation, a growing shortage of experienced technicians, and increasing pressure from the energy transition and sustainability goals.

Why do so many improvement initiatives stall, even when the benefits seem obvious? According to marketing professor and bestselling author Jonah Berger, the problem is not that people resist change. The problem is that organizations try to push harder instead of removing the barriers that hold people back.