Effectively overseeing the supply chain management environment.

Effectively overseeing the supply chain management environment, exercising leadership and influence within the supply chain, fostering a culture of productivity through people, and guiding change initiatives in the supply chain are integral aspects of effective supply chain leadership.

Course Content

  • The fundamental differences between leadership and managing are critically evaluated to determine their impact on the supply chain management environment 
  • The behavioural traits of successful leaders are critically assessed to determine their impact on the supply chain management environment
  • A range of leadership styles is developed, and judgements are made on when to use each
  • Strategic leadership approaches are critically evaluated in terms of business influences
  • Models of influence are used to influence people in the supply chain
  • The different sources of power are critically assessed to determine legitimacy and acceptability when leading and influencing areas of the supply chain
  • Leading and influencing activities are executed through specific strategies
  • Various tactics and definitions are developed to influence the supply chain effectively 
  • The outcomes of attempts to influence the supply chain are critically assessed to determine the impact on the supply chain
 
  • The need for people to work effectively is explained in terms of the benefits to individuals and to work-based teams 
  • A consensus on how to work together is developed to identify the potential for pitfalls and conflicts within the team
  • Diversity issues are critically assessed to determine how they relate to people’s success and propose approaches to managing them 
  • Ways of developing and motivating people are determined to increase their productivity and effectiveness
  • Team time is effectively planned to include scheduling, justifying resources, deadlines and delivery dates
  • An innovative vision, values and culture are developed for the future 
  • A range of change management models is critically evaluated to consider the implications of implementing the purchasing function
  • An appropriate style for leading and managing is developed for the strategic change process that will encourage stakeholders to welcome and embrace change within the purchasing function
  • Justifiable objectives for change are set and prioritised, and strategies for achieving them are drawn up
  • Resource requirements are determined to implement change within the purchasing function 
  • Responsibility is delegated for the effective implementation of change
  • Force Field analysis is used to identify forces and barriers to change and determine what needs to be done to develop and assist change 
  • Difficult leadership and management situations are negotiated effectively to resolve the problem 
  • The impact of the change process on the supply chain performance is monitored and controlled to determine its effectiveness 
  • Continuity of performance is managed while implementing change to maintain a business-as-usual approach to managing supply
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 3h 20m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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