Leadership & Change Management Strategies

Leadership, change, and talent are the foundation of successful operational and supply chain transformation. Whether implementing SIOP, ERP, AI, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives, sustainable results depend on strong leadership, organizational alignment, effective change management, and the right talent. Explore practical strategies to build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, align cross-functional organizations, and create a culture that drives operational excellence, innovation, and profitable, scalable growth.

How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?
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How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?

Too many projects fail to deliver the intended results.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:28:46-07:00May 4, 2011|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Data & Analytics, Leadership, Project management, Project Times|

Accelerate Change Management Results
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Accelerate Change Management Results

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Accelerate Change Management Results

According to Harvard Business Review, there are six problems that can slow your corporate transformation to a crawl.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:37:38-07:00July 6, 2010|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Building an Innovation Culture – What Is Vital?
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Building an Innovation Culture – What Is Vital?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent, Innovation & Digital Enablement

Building an Innovation Culture – What Is Vital?

What is vital to building a culture of innovation? There’s one word – leadership!

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:37:49-07:00May 24, 2010|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent, Innovation & Digital Enablement|

US Manufacturers Face Shortage of Skills – How Can That Be?
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US Manufacturers Face Shortage of Skills – How Can That Be?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

US Manufacturers Face Shortage of Skills – How Can That Be?

According to a study released in 2009 by Deloitte, the Manufacturing Institute and Oracle revealed that nearly a third of companies were experiencing a modest to severe shortage.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-09T14:02:10-07:00April 14, 2010|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Skills Gap|

Why Leadership Can Make or Break Your Business: A Compilation of Case Study Examples
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Why Leadership Can Make or Break Your Business: A Compilation of Case Study Examples

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Why Leadership Can Make or Break Your Business: A Compilation of Case Study Examples

In today’s “new normal” business environment, leadership is even more critical to achieving bottom line results because customers are demanding more for less, employees are concerned about the future, and cash is tight.

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:38:00-07:00April 1, 2010|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Just when you thought you “had” it…
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Just when you thought you “had” it…

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Just when you thought you “had” it…

CONTINUALLY think about how you are spending your time. What should your priorities be? What are your priorities? (meaning, how do you really spend your time and resources) How can you reallocate? Reprioritize? Use leverage?

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:25:21-07:00November 5, 2009|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Who has the time to continually learn?
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Who has the time to continually learn?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Who has the time to continually learn?

I read within the last year about a 100yr old who graduated from university. I bet she brought a different perspective to the classes she attended!

Lisa Anderson2026-05-04T22:25:36-07:00August 25, 2009|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|

Why pay attention to trends?
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Why pay attention to trends?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Why pay attention to trends?

If you are able to find a hidden opportunity by the virtue of noticing trends in the marketplace, industry, economic environment and even your people prior to your competition, you’ll be able to create an opportunity to leapfrog your competition.