Few Procurement people drink with the gods at Olympus. But those who do know that to taste the sweet nectar of success you’ve got to “walk the talk” by adopting a progressive disposition and effective leadership behaviours. Many of us instinctively think “leadership”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Organizations 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 organizational performance, so people matter most. Seasoned...
