Nuggets of wisdom to expand your perspectives…
…on leadership; organisational effectiveness; procurement & supply chain management; change management; personal effectiveness; career growth and success; and Africa.
My work is frequently featured in print and online media, white papers, round-table conferences, expert panels and other similar events. For example, I was on the advisory board for The Logistics & Supply Chain Forum; an advisory panellist for Supply Management; a member of Logistics Europe Supply Chain Vision Group; and a featured adviser on the inaugural Procurious Career Boot Camp.
You can view some of my related work and media features below.
Finding Your Procurement Mojo®: This Month in Procurement with Mark Perera & Sigi Osagie
I appeared on the Art of Procurement podcast to discuss a range of issues pertinent to upping the Procurement game, e.g., The components that must be put together to create lasting Procurement success Procurement’s brand – perceptions and reputation of the function...
read moreEffectiveness is the Conduit to Sustainable Procurement Success
There is an adage that says, “If you swing at nothing, you will hit it.” I love the simplicity of this statement and how it gets one thinking. It illustrates a basic tenet of effectiveness in the pursuit of success, whatever “success” means to us. Success comes from...
read moreThe Hidden ‘Script’ That Shapes Your Work Success
The sages say that life is created in each moment. Every moment we spend interacting with colleagues and stakeholders at work is an opportunity to build positive perceptions of our personal brand and the team or organisation we represent. Whether these interactions...
read moreUnleash Your Procurement Mojo®
I supported the inaugural Procurious Career Boot Camp as a career coach, providing guidance and thought leadership for Procurement professionals, featured in the e-book, 15 Sure-fire Ways to Become a Procurement Superstar: Tips and Insights from Some of the World’s...
read moreUnleash Your Mojo for Career Success
It’s sad, but true, that many people leave their career growth at the mercy of their employers or bosses. People who take ownership of their career destiny are much more likely to attain success; because once you reach out for your mojo, it reaches out for you too....
read moreSigi Osagie Explains How Procurement Will Get Its Mojo Back
My interview with SciQuest, prior to my keynote speech at their ‘Next Level 2016 conference, where I addressed some interesting questions; Has Procurement lost its mojo? During your Next Level session, you are going to speak about Change Management; do you have any...
read moreThe Soul of the Procurement Organisation
Organisations that remain successful over the long term always invest significant resources in nurturing their ‘people capability’; because they ‘get it’ – they understand that people are the heartbeat behind organisational performance, so people matter most. Seasoned...
read moreDealing with Inept Leadership
Leadership is the single most important factor affecting people’s motivation, performance and success at work. Consequently, more than likely, your boss is your most important colleague or stakeholder. Working under inept leadership is a challenge many people face at...
read moreOrganisational Talent and the Destiny of Success
The feedback from the recent BravoSolution webinar I co-delivered with the handsome Peter Smith of Spend Matters was fantastic. My guidance on Procurement talent and helping people find their destinies appears to have struck a chord. Perhaps it’s a reflection of the...
read more“Putting Strategy into Action: A Procurement Roadmap”
I co-delivered a BravoSolution webinar with Peter Smith of Spend Matters, covering five important topics for Procurement managers and executives in any organisation: Spend analysis – where is the money going? Challenging long-standing contracts Identifying staff and...
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