Q . WHAT ’ S YOUR PERSONAL MANTRA ?
» For me , it ’ s all about neverending self-improvement . To stand still and let the grass grow under my feet is something I never want to do . I ’ m constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn , both in my personal and professional life . Sometimes that ’ s taken me way out of my comfort zone and hasn ’ t always been easy , but every situation presents a learning opportunity .
Q . HOW DO YOU ENSURE YOU MAINTAIN A BALANCED , HEALTHY LIFE ?
» If we ’ ve all shared something this year , particularly in supply chain , it ’ s been the challenge of managing a healthy work-life balance – how to successfully achieve that has certainly been an ongoing topic of conversation in the boom ! community . The most powerful hack for me is to draw clear boundaries – and stick to them . Yes , we need to get the job done , but it ’ s so important to make time to decompress and recharge . As managers and leaders , it ’ s particularly critical that we model this for our teams .
73 % of responding supply chain organisations have a diversity , equity and inclusion goal related to attracting , developing , retaining and advancing women . procurementmag . com 21