Supply Chain Mastermind Groups Percolating
I had a phone conversation last week with a vice president of a state AHRMM association who shared with me his idea of forming what I call a “mastermind group” of like-minded supply chain professionals who would meet regularly to talk about their challenges on specific topics, and then brainstorm to find answers to them as well as find support in a group setting.
Kayn Greenstreet of The Success Alliance says that “The concept of the “mastermind group” was formally introduced by Napoleon Hill in his timeless classic, “Think and Grow Rich.” He wrote about the mastermind group principle as:
“The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony.”
He continues …
“No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind [the master mind].”
The beauty of mastermind groups is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion. Mastermind group members act as catalysts for growth, devil’s advocates and supportive colleagues. This is the essence and value of mastermind groups.”
I have noticed that more and more supply chain “mastermind groups” have been percolating around the county at the national level, but not at the state or local level. I believe it is time for supply chain managers throughout the country to consider this “time tested” performance improving stratagem to move you to the next level of performance.
I have personally been involved in “mastermind groups” in my career and can tell you from experience that it will give you unfiltered feedback, more big ideas and new ways of doing things. And peer support that you won’t find anywhere else. If you want to get better at what you do this is one proven way to do so!
