Effie Gorringe has over 21 year's experience at leading teams across supply chain, logistics and operations. She is now Director Operations at L'Oréal ANZ and oversees a huge team of over 400 people. She knows that in times of crisis, it's about keeping teams happy and safe first and foremost, then everything can flow from there. In this episode, she discusses:
How she has ensured the physical and psychological safety of her teams
How technology has helped her problem solve in difficult times
What she looks for in her team members in terms of entrepreneurial-ship and resilience
How she creates happy and productive work environments
How the COVID-19 crisis has helped her value family time and reassess how much she travels
The importance of a healthy work / life balance
How having a strong partner can help you succeed in your career