Buyer

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|FINAL PROJECT |

|YOU ARE THE LEADER |

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|XUESONG ( CATHY) GAO |

|2/27/2010 |

|STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONALISM |

Final project

1. Five most important characteristics of an effective supply chain leader.

Inspiration

Display confidence in all that you do. By showing endurance in mental, physical, and spiritual stamina, you will inspire others to reach for new heights. Take charge when necessary.

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” – Lao Tsu

The best leader will inspire his followers. He will lead, yet people will not feel that they are being led. The most effective leadership is to help others feel they are working from their own initiative. To inspire your fellow workers in this way, it is necessary to lead by example and offer encouragement where appropriate.

Collaborative Capabilities

Collaborative is defined as exchanging information and sharing or pooling resources for mutual benefit to achieve a common purpose.

“It was a matter of me setting the standards and creating the environment that would allow them to succeed” says Nieves.”

The good leader should have ability to...