Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast

Driving Sustainable Innovation with Kingsford Kyei, Program Manager of Research, Development & Analytics at LADWP

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What does innovation look like inside one of the largest public utilities in the United States?
 
 
 
 We sit down with Kingsford Kyei, Program Manager of Research, Development, and Analytics at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to discuss how LADWP is balancing sustainability, AI, and resource constraints while preparing teams for the future of work.
 
 
 
 Kingsford shares why the organization mixes standardization with personalization, how predictive AI supports cleaner and more efficient energy systems, and why sustainability is the foundation for embracing new technologies safely and confidently. He also draws leadership lessons from FIFA, highlighting resilience, bold thinking, and the power of motivating people through change.
 
 
 
 For leaders navigating transformation, this episode offers a grounded look at how innovation and sustainability work hand-in-hand to modernize essential services.
 
 
 
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