Market Intelligence

Leadership in Logistics
Increasing technology, globalisation and competition is profoundly changing our marketplaces, our economies, our workplaces, our societies and even our values. Collectively, we are beginning to realise that the way we manage, and more importantly the way we lead in adapting to and embracing this perpetual change is ever critical.
So, what makes a successful leader?
We can start by asserting what leadership is NOT. Leadership is NOT management.
They are two completely different conditions: perhaps related; perhaps even symbiotic. But not the same.
To illustrate this point, consider that:
• Managers manage things; Leaders lead people
• Managers control; Leaders inspire
• Managers assign tasks; Leaders define purpose
History suggests that anyone can become a great leader; it is not solely dependent upon birthright, upbringing, intellect, or luck. But many assume that great leadership is largely the result of great personal charisma.