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…on leadership, organizational 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.
Are You Kept Awake at Night by the Issue of Cost Control?
As a CEO, you’re naturally juggling a number of hats, responsibilities and pressures, so the last thing you need to be faced with is a poorly performing Procurement function. So if cost control is keeping you awake at night, perhaps it’s time to consider how effective...
read moreComment on Interim Partners Blog: “The Future of European Manufacturing”
I agree with one of the earlier comments that a stable platform would be a massive help for manufacturers in the UK and the wider EU. But, as we all probably know, “we live in interesting times.” It’s unlikely that UK or EU manufacturers will get the sort of stability...
read morePeople Over Process
My interview with Apna Supply Chain Weekly touching on several topics, including the concept of ‘mojo’ applied to Procurement success; why people issues are paramount; supplier management; effective Procurement organisations; and getting procurement right in emerging...
read moreLeveraging “Soft” Issues for Procurement Success
Leading organizations that remain successful and deliver superior financial performance recognize the power of effective purchasing. They invest in boosting their Procurement capability to sustain competitive advantage. But these organizations form a small minority....
read moreInfluencing Procurement Stakeholders and Creating Alignment
Although using the big stick approach with those that resist the Procurement agenda is sometimes necessary, it must always be a last resort; because stakeholder alignment based on coercion is rarely successful in the long term. Even where you make stakeholders toe the...
read moreImprovements In Procurement Capability Are Beset By “Soft” Issues
The global economic downturn has compelled organizations to focus on costs and seek ways to optimize their Procurement capability, yet a lack of understanding of the softer issues of business are holding many back. For most organizations, the single largest or second...
read moreTop Tips for Enhancing Procurement Effectiveness
Smart organizations invest in boosting their Procurement Mojo® because they recognize the power of effective purchasing. But majority of Procurement functions today still struggle with achieving the success and recognition they crave. Purchasing professionals in such...
read moreProcurement Effectiveness—The 2nd Step in the Dance
In my earlier article on enhancing Procurement effectiveness, I highlighted why savvy organizations invest great efforts in boosting their Procurement Mojo®. I reiterate some pertinent key points below: FACT: Organizations with leading Procurement capability are in...
read moreThe Growing Case For More and Better Procurement
Procurement capability in most organizations is hampered because purchasing decisions are beset by organizational challenges and “soft” issues. In this extract from Sigi Osagie’s new book Procurement Mojo, he discusses why Procurement still has no de facto seat in the...
read moreSigi Osagie—Author and Procurement Provocateur
My interview with Spend Matters UK/Europe, following the publication of Procurement Mojo®. It was a delightful experience sharing insights from my journey in search of my mojo, and advice on various topics relevant to the Procurement game and growing one’s career...
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