Having now been involved in a dozen system implementations, I believe that defining guiding principles for your IT initiatives is “necessary but not sufficient”. Guiding principles are a set of heuristics that guide organizational decision making in a common direction. However, if defined during a one-off activity at the outset of a project they will […]
I’ve heard “purchasing” and “procurement” used synonymously more times than I can count. Though these terms refer to concepts in the same realm, it’s important to understand the nuance between the two when “nerding out” in functional discussions (Oh… Am I the only one who does that?). All kidding aside, the distinction is important enough […]
I personally define championing clients as the acts of: Taking the time to get to know your client; their goals and motivations Cultivating genuine empathy towards your client’s situation to enable a better dialogue Using what you learn to authentically act in the best interest of your client Shamelessly promoting your client’s accomplishments Based on […]
To understand the context of my procurement posts, which can often get very detailed, you need to have a basic understanding of procurement to build upon. Let’s take the tour. The first place I like to start is the “world famous” Porter Value Chain as it is a good framework to use as a lens; […]