A lot of effort, dollars and leadership attention expended on improving organizational capability is often targeted at technology and process enhancements. That’s not a bad thing per se. Technology can provide powerful advancements in how we do the work. For example,...
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...
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...
I co-delivered a BravoSolution webinar with Peter Smith of Spend Matters, covering five important topics for Procurement managers and executives in any organization: Spend analysis—where is the money going? Challenging long-standing contracts Identifying staff and...
What exactly does “leadership effectiveness” mean? And how does it apply to procurement and supply chain management functions—is it important, does it really matter vis-à-vis our functional success, or is it just another fancy term? I addressed these and other issues...
