Few points I would like to mention which may help Small achievable Target - Breakdown whole Energy saving initiative into small kaizens/project. Allocate a project to a team Review Mechanism - Need to develop a review Mechanism so that tracking of initiatives can be done, most of the time team get busy in other routine jobs and energy saving initiatives got derailed, Celebrate - celebrate team's small achievement to motivate team this will help to push them to go further.

Understand their concerns and address them openly to build trust. Explain how energy savings reduce costs, improve the environment. Tie energy-saving efforts to team’s personal values or goals. Recognise and reward individuals or teams for energy-saving successes. Show the commitment to energy-saving efforts through our own actions. By addressing concerns, clearly showing benefits, and involving the team, can turn resistance into motivation.

My Top 6 Tips: 1. Understand concerns: Listen to your team's resistance to energy-saving initiatives to build trust. 2. Educate on benefits: Share data on cost reductions and efficiency gains from energy-saving measures and AI tools. 3. Involve the team: Engage your team in discussions about energy goals, aligning their values with organizational objectives. 4. Set achievable goals: Break initiatives into manageable tasks and celebrate small wins to encourage progress. 5. Leverage technology: Use AI-driven solutions for tracking energy consumption and providing real-time feedback. 6. Create a supportive culture: Foster an environment that values energy conservation, recognizing individual contributions and promoting teamwork.

Teams often develop insights which are always worth listening to, especially when on the surface, their actions appear to be counter intuitive. This is why the most effective Managers listen twice as much before they speak.

Involve the team in the decision-making process and create a culture where every team member feels part of a shared goal. This sense of purpose can be a powerful motivator!