Keepers of the middle: Harmonising generational differences in procurement and supply chain leadership
Abstract
This paper explores a new leadership model designed for navigating generational complexity and organisational change. Rooted in emotional intelligence and adaptive presence, the paper introduces the original Move-Invite-Discern-Support-Trust Framework — a flexible, human-centred model for leading ‘from the middle’. While the main focus of the paper is on procurement and supply chain leadership, the framework’s application extends into broader business and even personal contexts. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Generational Differences and Trends
Corporate Management and Leadership
Leadership and Management in Organizations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of supply chain management, logistics and procurement.
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 260–260
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN