Steven Smart works with production and maintenance teams in Mining companies to realise technology innovation initiatives. Driven to help mining leaders get what they really want, Steve has advised on process and technology innovation for some of the largest resources projects in the world.From these experiences he deeply believes that successful innovation can be achieved without mega-budgets and should be driven, not by IT, but by the grass-roots needs of front-line operations people facing real problems.Steve has helped operators overcome major obstacles, deal with tough decisions and capitalise on new opportunities to meet their goals. His methods, style and savvy approach have helped his clients build high performance processes.