Why the Gods of Procurement Success Demand Your Self-Leadership
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”...The Hidden ‘Script’ That Shapes Your Work Success
The sages say that life is created in each moment. Every moment we spend interacting with colleagues and stakeholders at work is an opportunity to build positive perceptions of our personal brand and the team or organisation we represent. Whether these interactions...The Hard Value of Soft Skills to Procurement
As I explain in Career Dreams to Career Success, “You can’t possibly be a half-decent professional without the right technical skills. But to be effective and thrive, you must have highly-developed soft skills.” This is a crucial point that many...Leadership Effectiveness in Procurement & Supply Chain Management
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...
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