“It’s so frustrating sometimes!” she lamented, as we sat chatting over coffee.
I nodded in agreement, remembering similar conversations I’d had with past clients, and my own battles in my time as a supply chain executive.
I could well understand Isabelle’s feelings. As Vice President of Supply Chain Management, her role was technically demanding anyway; never mind having to constantly grapple with selling the supply chain agenda and secure investment funding and support from the C-suite and other senior executives. Dealing with the politics and skulduggery amongst senior managers was extra hassle she could do without.
