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About the Episode:
Every growth story has roots in finding scalable and duplicatable processes. From a Big Mac to the Macintosh, the capacity to create products people want and galvanize a team around delivering them is what sets true market leaders apart from their peers. However, in the more than 700 interviews we’ve done at SunCast, we know that the path to the top is not linear nor is it free from failure. So, when I see someone succeeding for multiple years in a leadership position, I want to know what made it work. Such is the case with CPS Americas.
Are you curious what frameworks & models contributed to their becoming the #1 Three-Phase String Inverter Supplier in the US?
What visionary leaders’ stories or tried-and-true methods did their leadership ‘borrow’ for application to the power electronics industry?
Bryan Wagner, GM and President of Chint Power Systems Americas (CPS), shares the strategies and insights that helped CPS reclaim their top position in the US Market. Through efficient management, teamwork, their “Lightspeed '' system and “triangle offense”, Bryan divulges for the first time the leadership and operational tactics that have cemented their market dominance and fostered an enviable team culture.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
How CPS navigated quality challenges to reclaim market leadership
The importance of developing a customer-centric culture and welcoming feedback
Why slow is smooth, and smooth is fast in an evolving market
Insights into the future of string inverters and energy storage solutions
The value of an approachable leadership style and empowering your team
Listen in to hear Bryan Wagner's expert advice on driving growth and innovation in the solar industry.
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NOTEWORTHY QUOTEs:
“That’s how we think of storage. Our core team and leadership will carry the idea that was started a couple of years ago into the next phase. On the field, we’ll make decisions based on how we improve the Lightspeed for that business.”
“You are only ever as good as your team.”
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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