Angela Woody talks about her career journey; learning to let go of inherited beliefs; making IT investments; & the guiding principles that have shaped her life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
[04.09] Angela's coincidental career – how volunteering at an event led to an internship that led to a full-time role at Kimberly-Clark.
"It was a happenstance!... Someone took a chance on me."
[08.41] Angela's 13-year tenure at Kimberly-Clark: how her career progressed, what she learned, and her biggest achievements.
"Working for a global manufacturing company, you just had a wealth of opportunities… There was an opportunity to work on a first-of-a-kind project… and on that project, I could be innovative, experimental – it was career-changing."
[14.21] Why Angela made a move from large CPG to small healthcare business, and how she changed her assumptions around what a stable, long-term career should look like.
[17.45] What Angela loves about supply chain.
"Supply chain is not a flashy job! … It's dirty, and for some reason that sparked my intertest... Supply chain is the last thing that's going to touch a product before it's delivered to the customer, that's our responsibility – and I fell in love with that."
[21.40] How the pandemic shone a light on the industry, and why hesitation to make capital investments in IT systems is one of the biggest challenges in supply chain right now.
"2020 was a blessing in disguise for supply chain. It brought some immediate visibility into how fragile our global supply chain really is – and it finally became a topic in the boardroom."
"The companies that are truly making the investment in IT, making the investment in upgrades, they're the ones that are winning."
[24.40] Why change management is still such a big problem, and how businesses should be approaching it for success.
"Change management takes focus, time, resources and empathy. Change management is one of the most underleveraged capabilities, and I've seen many IT transformations fail because of a lack of investment in it."
[27.40] Angela's 'Bring Your Kid To Work Day' experience with her daughter, and how we engage the upcoming generations in supply chain.
"I have two girls, and I want to be a role model for them. I want to show them they can do anything they set their minds to, as long as they work hard."
[31.31] Angela's experience as a woman in supply chain and technology.
[35.15] The guiding principles that have shaped Angela's success, in life and work.
[36.08] The importance of mentorship, and how Angela supports the next generations.
"When I first started, mentorship wasn't something that was available, or even discussed… So, as we've evolved, and have seen its importance, I've taken male and female mentees and worked with them to have an opportunity to talk about things – I wish I had that."
[38.35] The future for Angela.
"I've worked hard to be where I am, but the feeling you get when you spend time out in the community and truly give back, is very special to me."
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You can connect with Angela over on LinkedIn.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear from more women in tech, check out 493: Women in Supply Chain, Natalie Walker, 470: Women in Supply Chain, Melodie Van Der Baan, or 479: Women in Supply Chain, Lina Castaneda.
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