A recent study by Dr. Andre de Waal of the HPO Center that involved more than 3,500 organizations across 60 countries confirmed what leaders already know:

• Leadership
  In High Performance Supply Management organizations, leaders lead with exemplary behaviour, make decisions, adopt a results focus, act with integrity, and coach staff. They don't micromanage and do the work of their staff.
• Talent
  Leading organizations have top talent that is diverse, complementary, and able to work well together. The talent is also flexible and resilient and committed to making the organization successful.
• Openness and Action Orientation
  Everyone is involved in important processes through shared dialogue, change (for the better) is encouraged, and actions are taken to improve performance.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  There is an eternal focus on improvement and innovation.
• Long Term Focus
  Long term success take precedence over short term profit. Management and employees are in it for the long haul and act that way.