SUPPLY CHAIN MOVEMENT, No.40, Q1 2021
“We can learn a lot from FMCG where ‘Consumer is the boss’ has been the mantra for many years.”
focused on serving our patients and customers at a time when they need us most. This is what drives each of us and keeps us going despite all the challenges of the pandemic. The more we can keep the final patient in mind and the contribution that we make to them, the more we will be engaged to our company purpose of Empowering Life. Secondly, we are encouraging all of us to simplify our ways of working as much as we can. For example, we want to see fewer, shorter, more focused meet- ings with fewer attendees. These meeting should take place after 9 am and before 5 pm to respect people’s personal lives, although that is not easy in a global company operating across multiple time zones. Also, we are encouraging people to send fewer emails and instead pick up the phone or connect via zoom or teams face to face, even if over a screen. To help break up the monotony of back to back video meetings, many of our teams have organised virtual coffee breaks and after work drinks. These are great ways to stay connected, dis- cuss non work topics and de-stress.”
Who do you like to meet for exchange of knowledge? “If one thing has helped me throughout my career and life, it is the fact that I am very curious; I love connecting and learning new things. Therefore, I like to meet anyone and everyone. Externally I meet customers, suppliers and peers from within and outside our industry to share ideas, look at best practises and see how we may be addressing common challenges.”
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What book has inspired you the most and why? “I am inspired by many sources including my children who help me, at 53 years old, to better understand and navigate mil- lenniums and young people. However, the book that has had the biggest impact on me, which I read early in my career, is Seven habits of highly effec-
tive people, by Stephen Covey. When put into practice these seven time-proven principles help us to improve our own and other’s lives and are as relevant today as when the book was written in the 1980s.
Recently I listen to a lot of podcasts and one I’d recommend is, The science of well-being, by Yale Professor Laurie Santos. It gives great insight into how we can help ourselves and oth- ers be more fulfilled and happier, which is especially important during the current pandemic.”
What do you expect to be doing professionally in five years from now?
“What drives me is the opportunity to make a difference. I don’t know where I will be specifically, but I know that I will be learn- ing, growing, connecting and contributing to the best of my abilities in whatever role that is. Five years ago I had not thought about being at Sanofi doing what I do today. I am grateful for being able leverage my experi- ence to serve as many people as I can and still learn every single day. Of course, I want to continue to develop but I’m not fixated on getting to the next job or a specific job title. I believe that you should do what you enjoy, do what you’re good at and focus on making a difference and the rest will take care of itself.”
How will the work climate look like after the pandemic has passed?
“I will travel far less than I did before the pandemic. We have all learnt that we can get a lot done via video, with less impact on the planet, our families and ourselves. The new norm will be a hybrid of office and remote, face-to-face and video. The sweet spot will be different for different people and will evolve as they and their roles evolve.”
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