I was on a call with a client who is a CPO based in Europe and was in the middle of a trip to China after not having been there in almost three years. It was quite interesting to hear his perspective on what he…
The question in my title is meant to be rhetorical – of course ALL professionals should have Project Management skills! When I am asked by a client IF Project Management skills are critical, my first thought is – Really? Are you kidding me? Here is…
All Procurement /Supply Chain organizations can be positioned on a Maturity Model. Some of you are still trying to move from tactical Purchasing to Sourcing while others may be trying to make the leap from Strategic Sourcing to Category Management. Regardless of where you are,…
“India’s Impending Economic Boom” blared a recent headline from Morgan Stanley. They proclaimed that India would be the 3rd largest economy in 4 years (by 2027) and have the 3rd largest stock market by 2030. It has been averaging 5.5% growth in GDP over…
I have admittedly NEVER been good at this. I am the consummate first child who has always been a people pleaser. As such, I find myself in situations where I have agreed to do more than any human should ever volunteer to do. Those around…