Supply Management Pressure Rises; Procurement Must Elevate Performance
“The demand for better supply mgt. is likely to intensify in the coming years as orgs. seek to avoid reputation damage, supply disruptions & other pitfalls. #Procurement functions will need to polish their game to meet expectations & shine.” https://t.co/AwR3NnZV7e #purchasing https://t.co/7BqlDkY0SS
Constantly Evangelize Change to Ensure Successful Implementation
“As a change manager, you must invest vast energy & attention into preaching the gospel up front—and continue thruout the change implementation—to sell & entrench ur change agenda fruitfully. This is a cornerstone of effectiveness in #changemanagement.” >https://t.co/TR9SgSUXwm https://t.co/s46H5hhWQG
Procurement Leads Sourcing, Even with Stakeholder Collaboration
“It’s often appropriate for #Procurement to involve internal stakeholders in sourcing activities. While such collaboration can be effective, ultimate responsibility for supply sourcing must lie with the Procurement function.” 🔍 https://t.co/gy1EdLnhmk #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/7FICw45RJa
Soft Skills Are Essential for Career Advancement
“People with poor soft skills typically have stunted careers. The higher up you climb, the more vital your soft skills become.” 🔗 https://t.co/H6TDPwh39p #careeradvice #softskills #careerdevelopment
Even Well‑supported Employees May Need to Be Let Go
“If an employee has been managed effectively, given support, encouragement & feedback, and adequate time & opportunity to prove themself, all to no avail, then you must take further action—even dismissal. Yet many mgrs. shy away from this.” https://t.co/gNw3MlEKqF #leadership https://t.co/eRy2hJISjb
Your Inner Guru Teaches More than Role Models
“You can learn a great deal for your career success by studying ‘successful’ people. And you can learn a great deal more by studying yourself and listening to your inner guru.” 💡 https://t.co/55fx8e0TYb #careeradvice #careergrowth #personaldevelopment https://t.co/t0EU8nKJ6e
Foreign Accents Hurt Perception, Yet CEOs Leverage Them
“Having a foreign accent can make you seem less competent, warm, and hireable.” Who knew?! Yet for CEOs, it might help charm investors—even those chief executives who seem to find innumerable ways to get themselves into trouble. Via @pilitaclark @FT https://t.co/zKdN10DtdO
Procurement Success Depends on Strategic Talent Management
“Effective talent management is one of the key conduits to nurture people capability. Your Procurement function must have the appropriate talent to achieve its goals and sustain its organizational contribution.” 🔗 https://t.co/flN6hAM2qi #procurement #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/plvSQzifMf
Bad Employee? Blame the Manager, Not the Worker
“When an employee consistently performs poorly and/or has a bad attitude, and they’ve been in the job for a considerable time, the individual is no longer the problem; their manager is.” — https://t.co/NGK6CN9pNW #leadership #management #workplaceeffectiveness https://t.co/02wu84kmpS
Prioritize 3 Crucial Tasks Over Endless Trivial Urgencies
“Completing a million urgent things of trivial importance each day won’t impact ur success & fulfillment as much as tackling 3 highly important and urgent tasks. So focus ur energy at things that move you forward.” > https://t.co/p5jUUCnzIs #careeradvice #personaleffectiveness https://t.co/PbzUA6FpYO
Turn a Bad Boss Into a Growth Opportunity
Working for an incompetent or ineffective boss can be demoralizing—and can become a source of stress. Yet it’s also an opportunity to learn and grow. Here’s what you can and should do about it: 👉 https://t.co/C1G5cEw6hX #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaleffectiveness https://t.co/iuYRnQPtS0
Positive Workplace Relationships Boost Happiness and Productivity
“Amicability and positive workplace relationships bring many benefits related to our happiness & job satisfaction, extending through to our productivity & quality of work. Remember this in your stakeholder dealings.” — #SweetStakeholderLove #productmanagement #projectmanagement https://t.co/EQo99PMmLy
Are Procurement Professionals Truly Eradicating Modern Slavery?
Various forms of modern slavery are common in the supply chains of cos. we buy stuff from. Are we in the procurement & supply chain profession really doing our best to stamp out slavery in our supply networks? ➤ https://t.co/NskQmorM5N #modernslavery #procurement #supplychain...
Big Tech AI's Water and Energy Toll Sparks Scrutiny
Ignoring the environmental impacts of Big Tech’s AI push is lunacy. Investors & communities are right to question @amazon, @Microsoft, @Google, etc., on their surging water and energy usage Via @JessopReuters, @ValerieVolco, @Tech_Correspond, @Reuters https://t.co/eUtosmT1Ky
Schedule Quiet Reflection to Accelerate Career Growth
“If you intentionally schedule the time, and use it correctly, the practice of quiet rumination and tapping the sage wisdom of your inner guru will yield leaps in your growth, capabilities, judgment, and success.” — #CareerDreamstoSuccess #careeradvice #careergrowth https://t.co/u3sO7S7j2n
Team Culture Drives Effectiveness, Collaboration, and Product Success
“Culture is the embodiment of the organizational DNA in any team or company. Does the culture in ur product team foster work effectiveness, collaborative ethos w/ stakeholders, and favorable product outcomes?” > https://t.co/ShN0z5Fb9w #stakeholdermanagement #productmanagement https://t.co/Yy5DKDNcMS
Human Spirit Value Trumps Dollars in Sourcing Decisions
“The blossom of the human spirit exceeds what can be measured in dollars. Senior executives and #procurement & #supplychain mgrs. must factor this consideration into the business case for global/low-cost country sourcing.” https://t.co/t8JztNFbee #corporatesocialresponsibility
Leadership Thrives Where Heart Beats Logic’s Math
“The mgt. tools typically used to run teams/orgs. are in the realm of reason, the domain of the logical brain, where 2 + 2 = 4. Yet the #leadership wisdom that gets the best from ppl extends beyond this, to the...
AI Automation Threatens India's Middle Class, Fuels Gambling
#Automation, accelerated by AI, is messing up the economics of #India’s middle class—turning “educated, aspirational ppl w/ nowhere else 2 put their ambitions” into gamblers. We may likely see similar adverse effects in developed countries soon. Via @BBC https://t.co/vyPXT4e2Em
AI's False Confidence Misleads Founders About Real Market Feedback
Founders & boards must heed the risk of AI’s perpetual confidence—it makes everything feel like progress. AI excels at making an idea sound fab, but it can’t simulate the “no” of a customer or the silence of an unimpressed market. — @hava_bar6690...
Strong Processes Prevent Hidden Organizational Damage
“Robust business processes are one of the hallmarks of orgs. at the top of their game. These orgs. understand the severe impacts ineffective processes can have internally & externally—many of which may not always be obvious.” ➤ https://t.co/ylz4kVYcuu #BPM #processimprovement https://t.co/iaOPvaTHO4
Misaligned Culture and Goals Undermine Organizational Effectiveness
“Sustaining a regressive culture while trying to embed clear & appropriate goals/OKRs in ur org. is self-defeating. Such inconsistencies b/w the different elements of #workplaceeffectiveness never produce an effective team/org.” https://t.co/1xr0AzMdoT #leadership #management https://t.co/w2IcvzOrG5
Never Doubt Your Limitless Potential Within You
“You must never doubt the immeasurable capabilities within you.” 💡 https://t.co/l0c5yzEfxx #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaldevelopment https://t.co/rTaWBi2TD4
Big‑4 Consultancies Delivering Thin, Harmful Advice to Universities
’Sounds like mgmt. consultancies—esp. the Big 4—are shortchanging universities in the UK & elsewhere. “The advice from these [firms] is always the same. What results is boring, banal & gossamer-thin at best—at worst positively harmful.” Via @gsoh31 @FT https://t.co/0YJw0Je09J
Are Leaders Spending Energy on What Truly Matters?
Is this what you’re focused on as a manager/leader, or is your leadership energy expended elsewhere? #leadership #management #leadershipeffectiveness https://t.co/NZNB97zOvs
Focus and Discipline Build Your Career Exponentially
“Focus is a priceless building material when constructing your career castle. And personal discipline pays off massively at an exponential rate.” 📌 https://t.co/MRLsQRmDx9 #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaleffectiveness https://t.co/j7BWpqgGtX
Passion Turns Work Into Play, Unlocking Your Best
“When we feel the vibe of our passion in our work, work never seems like ‘work.’ And that’s when we often discover or reveal our true capabilities and do some of our best work.” 🔗 https://t.co/MdzpHXyXWe #careeradvice #careerdevelopment #personaldevelopment https://t.co/AI368M1eep
Turn Career Dreams Into Reality with Intentional Action
“Dream the dreams of your career success. And remember to follow through with intentional actions.” #careeradvice #careergrowth #personaldevelopment https://t.co/Uayvjwo5lt
Turn Career Dreams Into Reality With Intentional Action
“Dream the dreams of your career success. And remember to follow through with intentional actions.” #careeradvice #careergrowth #personaldevelopment https://t.co/agp2zCVcmi
Don’t Oversell Procurement; Promises Must Match Performance
“Selling a Procurement brand proposition that doesn’t match the actual results delivered is like selling a sports car to a punter only for them to discover it’s been built with a scooter engine.” ➤ https://t.co/voeARTOsF0 #procurement #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/phgChnSgHF
Green Supply Chains Remain Opaque, Poorly Regulated, Prone to Abuse
This @Source_Mat & @politico investigation of @eni’s Kenyan biofuel project is more evidence that the global #supplychain networks for many supposedly green/sustainable products are “opaque, poorly regulated, and open to abuse.” Via MarianneGros95 et al. https://t.co/CANE1WaaLw
Execution Gaps Spell Failure without Leadership Development
“Any manager/leader who can’t put stuff into action, is uninspiring, a poor communicator, or lacks the bottle to deal with issues effectively is likely to fail. Unless they get robust #leadershipdevelopment support, that is.” 🔍 https://t.co/ysdPb3UXGz #leadership #management https://t.co/IUXhbat36F
Avoid Self‑criticism in Career Reviews; Save Energy
“When you have your *scheduled* career plan reviews, you must not be despondent about anything, nor beat yourself up about things that haven’t gone as you’d like. That’s just a pointless waste of energy.” — #CareerDreamstoSuccess #careeradvice #careergrowth https://t.co/gLUKX3Crbj
Female CEOs Drive Smaller Gender Pay Gaps
Orgs. led by female CEOs have lower gender pay gaps. Perhaps b/c such orgs. have good gender equality policies. Or b/c female CEOs may be keener to introduce same. Anyhow, it seems to make sense 4 women 2 work 4 women—if they can. Via...
Neglecting Supplier Management Undermines Cost‑Effective Procurement
“Supplier Performance & Relationship Mgmt. (SPRM) is an integral part of the #procurement spectrum. But sadly, it’s one that many orgs. ignore. Managing suppliers proactively ensures the supply base is more effective & cost-efficient.” 📌 https://t.co/gy1EdLmJwM #purchasing https://t.co/iR45lxuJrG
Procurement's Value Extends Beyond Pure Financial Metrics
“Focusing solely on financial measures belittles Procurement’s true value-add potential in any organization.” 🔗 https://t.co/52PhBYhUof #procurement #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/M7y3jDsLwG
Ignoring Change Signals Sets Up Failure Before Starting
“Being blind to the need for change can sometimes mean that failure is already predetermined if and when an organization does subsequently embark on a change program.” 🔎 https://t.co/TR9SgSUXwm #changemanagement #organizationalchange #businesstransformation https://t.co/EkCslC2SAD
Empower Employees, Ignite Passion, Drive Performance
“Orgs. that unlock the capabilities of their employees are always places of gr8 effervescence. They fizz w/ the collective passion of their ppl, who are engaged, in tune w/ the ethos, and deliver performance outcomes that drive success.” https://t.co/b4fWx8JJU0 #leadership #HR https://t.co/vTUUY0IXGV
Understanding the Science Behind Employee Quit Decisions
Is there a “science of quitting” work? I bet HR people and savvy execs. would love to know “how, when, and why people decide to quit—considering the high costs of losing good people and hiring new ones.” Via @pilitaclark @FT #HR #EX...
Prioritize Real Effectiveness Over Trendy Procurement Buzzwords
“It’s easy to be swept up by the latest buzzwords & slavishly follow ‘best practices’ that claim to transform ur #procurement capability overnight—but they never stand the test of time. Focus on enhancing effectiveness instead.” https://t.co/AwR3NnZV7e #purchasing #supplychain https://t.co/NnBMchjnvy
Leverage PAs and EAs for Unexpected Organizational Influence
“Don’t ignore the PAs & EAs as you try to progress ur work agenda thru the org. ecosystem. They usually have more sway than people realize. And they can often aid ur success in big ways.” 🔎 https://t.co/icrB70bfTQ #stakeholdermanagement #productmanagement #projectmanagement
Prioritize Your Inner Voice Over Social Media Distractions
“Always remain alert to how much time and attention you spend on social media versus how much time and attention you spend listening to the song in your heart.” ➤ https://t.co/dVtefi5Sf9 #careeradvice #careergrowth #personaleffectiveness https://t.co/C5Vj6aaFXv
Set Powerful Goals to Survive Tough Times
Are your goals powerful enough to pull you through the tough times? #careeradvice #personaleffectiveness #personaldevelopment https://t.co/3OHSMFwB8u
Hiring Dietitian Clueless About Anatomy Reveals Systemic Oversight
HOW does a hospital end up hiring a dietitian who “didn't know where intestines were”?! 😳 A sign of our times, perhaps? Tut-tut. Via @JHumphriesBBC @BBC https://t.co/PeXXIkdw0c
Court Ruling Marks Potential ‘Big Tobacco’ Moment for Big Tech
Could this landmark court ruling be “Big Tech’s ‘Big Tobacco’ moment,” as @sachalouise put it? It certainly sounds like a new chapter for social media platforms regarding accountability and social responsibility. Via @MickeyCarroll0 @SkyNews https://t.co/oAVv0UjrZg
European Car Makers Shift to Defense to Save Jobs
Europe’s beleaguered automakers & their parts suppliers are turning to defense production for viable alternative sources of income. “Without a new revenue stream, they face factory closures and job cuts.” Via @Jordyn_Dahl @Politico https://t.co/Ub0CxTDJYj
Measure What Matters, Not Just What’s Easy
“Regarding product success & the performance of ur #productmanagement team, do you measure what truly matters or what is conventional & easy to measure? Your KPIs should be like a mirror that tells no lies & shows no distortions.” https://t.co/WMJWQdicPF #stakeholdermanagement https://t.co/GnQXvJnWZn
Your Dreams Whisper: Keep Going When You Want to Quit
What you might hear your dreams whisper to you whenever you feel like giving up 👇 #careeradvice #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment https://t.co/m56cGO5fIf
Choose Yourself, Align Daily Actions with Your Dreams
“Be confident in urself, just as life is confident in you. Your self-confidence must be demonstrated by your decision to choose urself & your resolve to align urself to your dreams—esp. thru your everyday actions.” 💡 https://t.co/ShDXeJoFVo #careeradvice #personaldevelopment https://t.co/49pXnAmA6y
Organizations Bear Responsibility for Hiring Unqualified Leaders
“When managers/executives get the leadership thing terribly wrong, the organization that put them in the role without ensuring their bandwidth and proficiency is as much at fault as the managers themselves—if not more so.” 🔗 https://t.co/gNw3MlEKqF #leadership #management #HR https://t.co/spRiN27VqG