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...
“When project team members are inspired, energised & engaged, they will always seek to create magic with their stakeholders. It's great 4 their personal mojos as well as the business outcomes.”: https://t.co/mnr5I7zm2b
"A key aspect of effective #leadership / #management is coaching and mentoring your people; it’s part of helping them grow wings for the flight of success — theirs, yours and the organization’s.": https://t.co/hh41tIw1XD
"EVERY individual employee in #Procurement is a giant—of potential. CPOs must ask themselves if their Procurement giants are asleep or awake.": https://t.co/6geUHYOgNn