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12 Tips for Aspiring Human Resources Leaders!

Ways to Become a Better Leader!

Human Resources (HR) is more than just hiring and firing. It’s about nurturing a workplace environment that fosters growth, respects diversity, and bolsters company performance.

Aspiring Human Resources leaders are often on the lookout for strategies to enhance their influence and effectiveness within their organizations. Strong HR leadership not only helps in managing the workforce but also shapes the culture and future of the organization.

To Infinity and Beyond! Ultimate Principles for Creating a World Class Team!

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The Supply Chain team was generally viewed as lacking in skill and capability by those outside the organization. Customers and other internal functions viewed Supply Chain as a dysfunctional organization as evidenced by the poor Supply Chain performance metrics. And external benchmarking placed our Supply Chain last amongst our competitors. Going to infinity and beyond was a tall task to say the least.

Inside the Supply Chain organization there were a lot of very smart people. But there was no trust, teamwork or synergy. The culture was one more of complacency than of trend setting. And there was a lack of inspired leadership.

Something had to change!

Ways to Become a Better Leader!

10 Lessons From Good Bosses!

Leadership is a pivotal aspect of both personal and professional growth. Effective leaders inspire their teams, drive meaningful change, and deliver results that benefit entire organizations and communities.

However, becoming a better leader is not an innate trait but rather a skill developed through dedication and continuous learning. This article outlines key strategies to enhance leadership abilities and become a better leader, focusing on education, communication, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills.

The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 4 – Supplier Onboarding!

The Digital Supply Chain Journey: Step 3 – Electronic Connectivity!

The foundations of any Digital Supply Chain is the real time, end-to-end electronic connectivity of every node and aspect of your Supply Chain. Unless your company is entirely self-sufficient this connectivity requires extensive and exhaustive Supplier Onboarding.

And this onboarding is not restricted to the first tier suppliers with whom you have direct contact. You must connect with second, third, and fourth tier suppliers, many of which you will often never have even heard of before.

And that is an enormous challenge, to say the very least.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – Our 2020 All Stars!

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This is our third year of publishing interviews with great leaders. Our 2020 All Stars are leaders that have been exceptional this year, as they and people from all walks of life have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

The interviews are generally amongst our highest viewed articles. This further underscores the fundamental objective of Supply Chain Game Changer which is to share experiences and expertise from professionals around the world.

People want to hear from others and learn the lessons they can share. They want to hear about experiences and get advice and guidance.

We are honoured to present, in order of publication, our compilation of Seasoned Leadership In Action™ interviews from 2020!

Please take the time to view them all. There is value to be learned from every single one of these exceptional leaders! Here are our 2020 All Stars!

Our 2021 All Star Seasoned Leadership in Action™ Interviews!

2021 has been one of the most turbulent years in history for Supply Chain. Across every company, every industry, every country, and every aspect of Supply Chain there has been some level of upheaval.

In some circumstances things are improving. In others, such as Chip shortages and Shipping Logistics, things seem to be only getting worse.

It is during these trying times when it’s important to hear from our best leaders. Here we have compiled a summary of our 2021 Seasoned Leadership in Action™ interviews.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Skip Boothby!

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? (Video)

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. The first in our Interview series is with Skip Boothby, a colleague and good friend for many years.

Skip Boothby is a tremendous Leader and Executive with phenomenal experience in running businesses and operations through every stage of their evolution. Skip’s background and insights are valuable for all of us to learn from and share.

The Power of Data Literacy for Driving Organizational Success!

What is Big Data?

The ability to effectively navigate and make decisions based on data is no longer a luxury but a necessity for managers and executives in today’s data-driven world. Data literacy, the capacity to understand, interpret, and communicate data, has emerged as a critical skill set for leaders in every industry.

This article will investigate how data literacy enables managers and administrators to make decisions based on data and drive organizational success.

Revolving Door Management – Who Wants a Spin?

The Change Leadership Process … And Guide!

How many times have you seen new Management being brought into a company, only to see them leave and be replaced, through the revolving door, in a very short timeframe?

This happens a lot on Sports teams. Coaches and Players alike are replaced after a relatively short stint with no tolerance for poor performance.

I’ve seen it happen several times. Basically the CEO or Chairman gets rid of the entire Management team and brings in a new team. Within a couple of years the process is repeated. The entire team is replaced even though these people were considered saviours when they were brought in.

Does that kind of Revolving Door, or Turnstile, Management Strategy really work? Is it really a reflection of the performance of those being replaced or is it more a reflection of the poor leadership of those doing the replacing?

Inspirational Supply Chain Quotes

What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? 10 Different Definitions!

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Here we present a series of thought provoking and inspirational Supply Chain quotes.

“If you think of standardization as the best that you know today, but which is to be improved tomorrow; you get somewhere.” ~ Henry Ford, founder Ford Motor Company

“Eighty-five percent of the reasons for failure are deficiencies in the systems and process rather than the employee. The role of management is to change the process rather than badgering individuals to do better.” ~ W. Edwards Deming

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action” Interview series at Supply Chain Game Changer. This interview is with Kristie Syndikus, VP of Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods.

Kristie was also recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Canadian Women in Supply Chain.

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus

6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs!

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. This interview is with Bronwen Hann, President at Argentus.

Why Compliance is Key to Building Trust and Reputation in Industry!

Trust! The “X” Factor!

Building trust and a good reputation is essential for businesses to succeed in today’s global marketplace. Consumers, investors, and other stakeholders want to know that the companies they do business with are morally upright, transparent, and operating within the bounds of the law.

Due to this, establishing credibility and reputation within a sector requires compliance.

The Best Ways to Track Sales Performance!

What Gets Measured Is What Gets Done!

Keeping track of your sales performance might sound simple, but the details can be complicated without the right tools.

As a manager or leader, you need to have a good grasp of the key performance indicators for your company so that you make logical, insightful decisions for the benefit of your company.

Fortunately, customizable sales dashboards will make your job a whole lot easier.

How Smart CEOs Leverage Supply Chain!

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!

Being a CEO is tough enough, let alone how difficult it is if you don’t have all of the skills and knowledge needed.. Many CEOs have a background in Finance or Sales and Marketing or Engineering, or are just entrepreneurs. But few have in-depth experience in Supply Chain, let alone understand how to leverage Supply Chain.

The truth is that the overwhelming, but often misunderstood and underrated, impact of Supply Chain’s importance to the success of an organization is missed and unknown to many CEOS.

Only truly smart CEOs get it. They get the importance of Supply Chain and understand that they will succeed or fail depending on how they do, or do not, leverage Supply Chain.