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...
I smiled to myself as I admired the rhythmic flow of her gait, and how she carried herself with the elegance that is so characteristic of many French women. As she ambled along the Promenade des Anglais she exuded that indescribable vibe that comes from being...
People often associate ‘leadership’ with managing others. Indeed, having an effective functional leader is critical for Procurement success; the Procurement leader is the chief architect of the functional capability. However, the attitudes and behaviours of individual...
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...
Something is afoot in the business world. Over the last year or so I have noticed an ever- increasing number of companies claiming to operate “LEAN”. Some even have ‘LEAN implementation’ as one of their strategic objectives. This trend can be seen even in the jobs...
“For any organization to savor the sweet nectar of magnificent success, its people must be inspired and energized to reach for a level of capability and performance that is well beyond average.”: https://t.co/kWpOxfEG6U
“Savvy change managers, those alchemists who’re well versed in delivering #successfulchange, know that the psychology of interpersonal dynamics sits at the heart of effective #stakeholdermanagement.” —@ChgMgmtReview
“Building people capability in #Procurement ensures the function has talented & engaged staff. They must be attuned to the sentiments of ppl outside the function, and be aware of the ‘Procurement brand’ & how their behaviors burnish or tarnish it.”: https://t.co/dayL4yGS1D
“People dance to the tune of their leaders. So trying to achieve behavioral change with stakeholders without their leaders’ support can be like chasing pavements that lead nowhere.”: https://t.co/cNXr8CoKti