Buzzwordy: Never abandon your team!

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Day Twenty Three,

Never abandon your team!

"Going once and going twice Ty, do you have an answer for us?" questioned Buzzwordy.

The perplexed Ty continued to flip through his notes but failed to identify the right answer to Buzzwordy's question.

"Actually, the answer is quite simple. If the audience doesn't mind, I would like to chime in now." volunteered Blummy, the freelance writer.

"Please do so since we're under time pressure." answered Buzzwordy readily.

"OK! In my opinion, any successful business has to do with making its products or services affordable so that everyone can use them. If you look at a superstore such as Walmart, the reason why it attracts so many patrons is because it sells a lot of decent and affordable products. It is strictly a volume-driven business model. Undeniably, a very well run business no matter how you look at it. Now, if you put the right technologies on top of an efficiently run retail store, it can even excel. WiFi is a great example. Before I get into the utility sector, I would like to mention RFID. This is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables remote sensing and reading of merchandise, and large superstores like Walmart are implementing it to optimize their operational efficiency. I think the concept is quite straightforward - great products and services that are backed by great technologies. This is the ultimate business model!" explained Blummy.

The audience looked engaged and Buzzwordy was impressed by Blummy's clear and well spoken words.

"So, lets talk about the utility sector. In reality, the same common sense business model that makes superstores like Walmart and Target successful can also make utility companies like PG&E, Florida Power and Light, and Con Edison successful. The secret recipe is affordability. All these utility companies operate grids - these giant but old energy grids that connect them with their subscribers and most of them are long overdue for their needed overhaul. It is time to throw some smartness over these grids so that they could become intelligent. Let me tell you, the smarter the grid gets, the more money will the utility company make, and the more saving can a household receive. This is the epitome of a win-win business model." exclaimed Blummy.

"Great answer Blummy! Ty and Shellow, do you guys have anything to add to Blummy's explanation, if not, I will move to the next question?" concurred Buzzwordy in a jubilant voice.

Ty didn't even bother to respond to Buzzwordy while Shellow gave everyone a broad smile that showed her full set of heavenly sculptured white teeth. It was obvious that she was in total agreement with Blummy's answer.

"Wonderful, lets jump right into the second question! This time, let me start with Shellow because I could tell that she's been waiting impatiently since the start of this panel. Here is the question: {What is the secret technology ingredient for making smart grid successful?}" asked Buzzwordy.

"If the audience doesn't mind, may be I could chime in!" offered Blummy cheekily.

"Thanks Blummy but I think this is Shellow's turn!" countered Buzzwordy.

He peeked at Shellow and saw her wide grin again. The troublesome sign was that there was nothing beyond the smile or grin. She was either too nervous or lost because her body was as rigid as an Egyptian mummy.

"Well Shellow, can I expect an input from you?" probed Buzzwordy.

It was that broad grin again and this time, her perfect teeth were completely revealed. Just like before, she was motionless and expressionless.

"Hey, the lady up there! Lets hear your take on the question since you are one of the experts here!" shouted Petro. The crowd began to echo Petro's request and Buzzwordy saw Xavia giving him a "switch the panelist" hand signal.

Before Buzzwordy could say anything, he noticed that Ty got up from his chair and began walking towards an exit.

"Excuse me Ty, is there something wrong? We're in the middle of a panel discussion!" shouted the puzzled Buzzwordy.

"Oh Buzzwordy, Ty told me that he has completely lost his thoughts and there is no way for him to stay focused on the questions. He thinks that leaving the panel now makes sense for him." explained Blummy.

"What? We still have 3 more questions to go and he just can't bail out like this. This is totally unacceptable!" shrieked Buzzwordy hysterically.

All of a sudden, there was a commotion among the audience and people began to exit the conference room. Ty's unexpected departure was enough to send Buzzwordy on a downward spiral and he started to lose his composure. The continuous ruckus had literally incapacitated Buzzwordy's mental ability to handle the panel, and he felt like a ship without a rudder.

"Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Xavia and I work with Buzzwordy. I'm also very involved with the telco industry and can speak about smart grid to a certain extent. Since Ty has to attend to some urgent matters, I will take over his role for the remaining portion of this panel. I hope that all of you can stay!" announced Xavia.

Buzzwordy couldn't believe what was happening. He was in awe.

"Lets resume Buzzwordy! Never abandon your team." grinned Xavia.

I think Day Twenty Four will be a reposeful day.

Buzzwordy