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and focuses on the improvement of operational these techniques contribute to supply chain success, but
and employee performance. These leaders prefer an innovative leader will incorporate aspects of each and
to follow routines and develop individuals through create their own strategy based on their supply chain
experience-driven situations. requirements.
The second type of leadership is transformational, John Quincy Adams said, “If your actions inspire
which is relationship-focused and ideal for navigating others to dream more, learn more, do more and
through times of uncertainty such as the COVID-19 become more, you are a leader.” Irrespective of your
pandemic. These leaders are driven by charisma and leadership style or technique, one thing is evident:
inspire innovation and collaboration. They encourage in this modern age of disruption and opportunity, all L O GI S T I CS NEWS
personal growth and development, which ultimately supply chain professionals must become the leader
benefits the supply chain and the organisation. Both of they need. •
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