New power tools for logistics leaders

TORONTO, Ont. — Mastery of the so-called soft managerial skills differentiates leaders from tacticians in any business. And this is particularly true in the highly integrated, people-driven supply chain and logistics sector.

This year, at CITTs Reposition 2007, technical experts will address some of the most pressing issues of our times: environment, risk management, security and the globalization of our sector. Then delegates will learn about the softer skills theyll need to translate their new insights into action through the featured management session, Champion Action!

Champion Action is a hands-on, results-oriented session that will show you how to lead innovation working with a team

Professionals working at any level of an organization will learn and workshop the Champion Action model and proven set of techniques to focus, lead and engage teams. Experienced managers can hone their skills, picking up some new tips, while new or aspiring managers can build strong foundations that can serve them in many different professional settings..

Great leaders need to do many things well, not the least of which is getting the most out of team of people. Champion Action will help you build difficult managerial competencies highly prized in todays management environment using simple, accessible methods, CITT says. Through this applied leadership primer delegates will learn how to:

Use participative leadership to build collaboration-based teams
Focus issues, teams and plan strategies quickly
Unlock the knowledge hidden in your organization or extended affiliates
Balance innovation with stability

Participants will have 30-day, complimentary access to helpful, online facilitation resources following the conference.