At SupplyOn, our leadership culture is more than just a concept – it’s the key to a working environment that focuses on collaboration, empowerment and personal growth. In an interview with Nadine Conrad, VP People, you will learn how you, as a future employee, can actively contribute from day one and develop your leadership skills.
How have our leadership values transformed the work environment at SupplyOn?
The introduction of LOVE TO LEAD has already brought about significant changes in our working environment and laid a solid foundation for a forward-looking culture. At SupplyOn, leadership isn’t just a task for managers, but a shared responsibility for everyone. Our managers play a crucial role: they lead by example and shape the working atmosphere through their behaviour and decisions. They build trust and encourage all employees to contribute confidently and enthusiastically.
That’s what’s happening now. We are seeing a more dynamic and engaged work environment, where leaders and employees are deeply engaged in our leadership values and actively living them.
In recent months, we’ve seen significant progress in the implementation and planning of our values teams. For example, in the area of self-development, we’ve launched our leadership development programme, which brings all leaders together on a common journey of personal and professional growth.
This includes the development of a comprehensive competency model that will serve as the basis for our training and development programmes. Another highlight is the creation of a learning journey, including a common understanding of SupplyOn’s learning philosophy, which is accessible to all employees and promotes their continuous development.
The first results show: We’re on the right track!
A big thank you to everyone who has played an active part in bringing our values to life. It’s wonderful to see the positive energy that’s already been generated. I’m excited and want to encourage our leaders to continue to drive and take responsibility for this positive development.
What are SupplyOn’s medium- and long-term goals with this leadership approach?
With LOVE TO LEAD, we are cultivating a leadership culture driven by shared responsibility. Our goals are clear: we want to create a culture that not only responds flexibly and resiliently to future challenges, but also promotes long-term growth, innovation, responsibility and cooperation.
We want to increase team engagement by ensuring that every employee actively contributes to and takes responsibility for achieving our business goals. We want to remain an employer of choice, attracting and retaining talent for the long term. To achieve this, we are building a people-centred leadership culture that promotes both professional and personal development.
We are also preparing SupplyOn for growth and scalability by decentralising decision-making processes and optimising structures. As role models, our leaders create an environment in which our values are lived and everyone can realise their full potential.
How can employees actively contribute to the development of the leadership culture?
Our employees are at the heart of developing our leadership culture. They contribute by embodying the principles of LOVE TO LEAD in their daily work and by thinking beyond their specific responsibilities. They also contribute by actively participating in our feedback processes, which are essential to improving the way we work.
Leaders support this process by encouraging their teams to engage and take ownership. Through open dialogue and the encouragement of ideas, we are building a culture of growth together. This active involvement of both employees and leaders is key to developing our leadership values.
How does SupplyOn support employees in developing their leadership skills?
At SupplyOn, we see leadership as an ongoing journey that we actively support by coaching and developing our employees and managers. Our learning philosophy is based on the principle of lifelong learning and the belief that each of us has the potential to grow and develop.
Our development programmes are designed to support both professional and personal growth, and are closely aligned with our leadership values.
A good example of this is our comprehensive leadership development programme. These learning journeys are more than just traditional training – they are focused development paths designed to continuously strengthen leadership skills at all levels.
Regular feedback and development discussions accompany this process, giving employees the opportunity to recognise their leadership strengths and take targeted action to develop them.
What can applicants expect from the leadership culture at SupplyOn?
At SupplyOn, you can expect a people-centerd leadership culture grounded in clear values and principles. Collaboration is at the core, along with taking ownership at work, feedback, and continuous development. Leadership here isn’t about hierarchy, it’s about giving everyone the opportunity to take responsibility.
From day one, you’ll have the chance to take responsibility and actively shape SupplyOn. We create an environment that encourages you to share your ideas and bring them to life – all within a culture of openness and mutual respect.
We also offer a wide range of learning and personal development opportunities to help you develop your leadership skills and meet the challenges of the future.
If you resonate with our leadership culture and are ready to take on responsibility, check out our current job openings – we look forward to meeting you!
