Stephen Thomas: About the Author
Change Management Subject Matter Expert, PK Companies
Steve Thomas has more than 45 years of experience working in the petrochemical industry. During this time, through personal involvement at all levels of the maintenance and reliability work process, he has gained vast experience in all phases of the business. Currently, Steve is working as a change management consultant and trainer and has presented his material in the US, Canada, South America and Europe. Steve holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and M.S. degrees in both Systems Engineering and Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. This diverse background has enabled him to add significant value to the many projects on which he has worked.
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The utilization of digital tools, such as the one outlined in this article, will go a long way in assuring that work will proceed in a timely manner, based on accurate information and with involvement of connected and knowledgeable personnel.
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