The best leaders are not the ones who always have the answers. They are the ones who keep questioning them. According to organizational psychologist Adam Grant, the ability
to rethink assumptions, challenge established practices and encourage new ideas is becoming a critical leadership skill in a world where yesterday’s solutions quickly become obsolete.

Industrial maintenance is undergoing a major transformation. Artificial intelligence and today’s highly advanced technologies have made real-time condition monitoring almost routine. AI-driven solutions are being piloted at an accelerating pace, and more data is being collected than ever before. It is easy to believe — and to convince ourselves — that technology alone will solve the future challenges of maintenance.

European economic growth is expected to settle at around 1–1.5 percent in the euro area and the EU in 2026. Growth is moderate, but the trend has turned.

Maintenance is finally gaining its rightful place in the strategic field of industry. It is no longer just a cost item that eats up the budget and causes sighs in the financial statements – when managed correctly, maintenance produces a clear competitive advantage and strengthens the company’s performance.