225: #TakeAction: Have an Opinion on the Future of Procurement
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
224: #TakeAction: Increase Your "CQ"
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
223: #TakeAction: Mind Your Language
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
222: #TakeAction: Develop Optionality
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
221: #TakeAction: Reputational Decision Making
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
220: #TakeAction: Show You Care (Pay Your Supplier)
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
219: #TakeAction: One Technology at a Time
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
218: #TakeAction: Simplify Your Specification
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
217: #TakeAction: Overcome Your CEO's Apathy
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
216: #TakeAction: What Keeps Them Up At Night?
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
215: #TakeAction: Raise the Level of Your Game
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
214: #TakeAction: Engage in Start-Up Communities
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
213: #TakeAction: Too Many Eggs in One Basket?
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
212: #TakeAction: Build a Feedback Loop
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
211: #TakeAction: Develop a Negotiation Micro-Plan
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
210: #TakeAction: Save "It" Before "It's" Too Late
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
209: #TakeAction: Get a Non-Procurement Mentor
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
208: #TakeAction: What Do They Really Want?
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
207: #TakeAction: Serve Your Platinum Stakeholders feat. Tim Jones
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
206: #TakeAction: Build Your Brand the Apple Way feat. Steve Wozniak
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
205: #TakeAction: Run a Request for Partner feat. Kate Vitasek
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
I do not have an interview for you today. In fact, for the month of October, we are going to do something completely different.
I ask practitioners about their challenges where ever I go, and the single piece of feedback I get is that for all the great ideas they read and hear about, it is hard to put them into practice
First, I know many of you listen to the pod while commuting or working out - and it is hard to stop in the middle of a podcast and takes notes on what actions you want to take.
And second, there is always a challenge for people between wanting to invest in their own personal development, and the time pressures of a hectic job.
We have crowned October as #TakeActionOctober - because no phrase is complete these days without a hashtag!
October will be all about taking the actions you need to elevate the influence and impact of you AND your team.
Every day this month, you will hear a micro-sized pod - no more than 5 minutes per day - that I selected to inspire you to act.
We’ve curated Content from the back catalog of over 200 Art of Procurement episodes, and more than 1,000 articles featured in our weekly newsletter This Week in Procurement. I’ll also throw in some of my own experiences for good measure.
The commitment I ask of you is to take one action to put into practice - or to coach or mentor a team member or peer - your key takeaway from each episode.
Cryptography, tokenization, tokenomics, initial coin offerings, security, utility and payment tokens, crypto wallets, and blockchain.
If some or all of those sound like a mish-mash of buzzwords, then today’s episode is for you!
I’m joined to explore these topics and their applicability to procurement by Charlotte de Brabandt and Henry Fudge.
Charlotte is the current ISM 30 Under 30 Megawatt Winner. Henry is the Founding Partner and CEO of Cryptonox - an initial coin offering consulting firm, and Founding Partner of the Young Blockchain Professionals Network.
We start by digging deep into cryptography and tokenization, as I explore how I could leverage an initial coin offering for my company, CatalystCo.
We then talk in more detail about different use cases for blockchain, with a particular focus on procurement and supply chain.
For more information, visit https://artofprocurement.com/crypto
How to Buy a Gorilla?
The good news is that it is a figurative question rather than a literal one! In fact, it is the title of the book written by today’s guest, David Meikle.
David has a deep background in advertising, including work with some of the world’s most iconic brands, for agencies such as Ogilvy and Mather, where most latterly he was the Managing Director of their Russian business.
The gorilla in question was an award-winning 2007 TV advert in the UK created to advertise Cadbury’s chocolate. The advert in question was a 90-second shot of an actor dressed up in a gorilla costume, playing the drums, to the Phil Collins song “In the Air Tonight”. The ad was considered a runaway success.
In short, How to Buy a Gorilla is all about buying creative services - using advertising as the example - with a focus on creating productive relationships between procurement, internal marketing, and advertising agencies.
While our conversation is based on the advertising business, the principals we discuss can be applied to any people-based creative services where success may be difficult to define, but that requires an alchemy that goes way beyond the contract to create an environment that enables creative individuals and teams to do their best work.
Today’s guest is Oliver Gall, the Head of Global Sourcing at S&P Global. Oliver has responsibility for the strategic vision, operational planning and the execution of Procurement strategy and he leads a team of direct reports and outsourced functions located in multiple locations across the world.
In our conversation, we focused on the future of the procurement operating model - we consider what this is likely to look like, how we all can adapt to thrive in this new environment, and what are some of the unknowns that we need to keep a look out for.
We also talked about our own development, and that of our teams, as Oliver provides some great advice on how to manage the panic that often sets in when faced with change, or new challenges!
I left the conversation inspired both by the opportunities available to us, and the power of our own individual choices in taking advantage of those opportunities.