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Leadership for the New Normal – A Readiness Test

Posted by [email protected] on Jun. 16, 2020  /  Subscribe 0

Dear Members, Colleagues & Friends:

We are living in unprecedented times where organizations in every industry and sector are working to adjust to a new normal. In this new normal, fundamental changes in consumer behavior, supply chains, and go-to-market strategies are knocking companies off balance. Companies were tested and have uncovered the need for leaders to accelerate the adoption of agile ways of working and value chain transformation to help outmaneuver uncertainty.

Conventional approaches and capabilities are unlikely to be effective in our post Covid-19 environment. Companies must learn to thrive amid uncertainty and accelerating change to new changing customer expectations. The challenge is to run the business efficiently while positioning it for new opportunities.

What leadership is needed? How can we help?

Leading an organization during this period of uncertainty is a very tall order. I have had discussions with business leaders to help them prepare their organizations for a new normal. Although no one knows what exactly to expect as we emerge from the pandemic crisis. We should accept that the business environment is unlikely to return to the "normal" that we knew before – at least not any time soon. Businesses right now need leaders who can navigate unchartered waters with clarity of vision and purpose even when they can’t see the distant shore. 

LEAN Masters & Supply chain professionals are rising to this challenge to become the change leaders that the business need now! We can influence positive change, lead the digital transformation, and prepare our professionals through our programs and certifications. Visit apics-houston.org to equip yourself and get ready!!

At APICS Houston, I’ve been evaluating & rethinking our strategy, the way we work, create value, and taking the time to reflect on leadership style that will be needed to inspire innovation to leapfrog global education. I’m glad to report that our digital readiness, and business continuity plan was essential to enabling our critical business functions to continue to operate without disruptions. During the last 10 months, we’ve strengthened our infrastructure and back-office process improving productivity, and stronger balance sheet – therefore, we are well positioned to maximize our growth potential.

Personally, the silver lining of this crisis has been “catalyzing innovation in the way we provide products & services and rethinking how we should keep doing business and how I should be leading the organization for the future”. Take this opportunity to reflect, learn a new skill to prepare for the new normal!

We will be extending additional discounts through the month of July. In addition, in 2H 2020, we plan to offer new incentives for classes and certifications, better professional development sessions, and supply chain networking opportunities. We will invest to create additional value for our membership.  

In closing, I like to highlight some key comments, events, and accomplishments:

• I want to reiterate that APICS Houston Chapteris and will always be a place where we value diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• I will dedicate some networking events to celebrate our diversity!
• We're proud to be one of the top Chapters with the most diversity in our group!
• Rebranding Yourself in this competitive market – FREE EVENT on June 24^th!
• Register @ apics-houston.org
• ASCM Deloitte Supply Chain Case Competition: Houston Won!!
• We're sending the winning Team of Students to the final at ASCM International Conference
• Offering education classes & certifications via virtual learning.
• Visit: apics-houston.org for class schedules. 

We are committed to you, our industries, and community. I encourage you to reach out directly to me if we can be of any additional service to you. We can assist with risk assessments, organizational readiness, and supply chain redesigns.

Sincerely,

Dave Cabello

President – APICS Houston

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