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Moving Procurement Practice Beyond Adjunct Complexity (COUPA Profile)
“Organizations that already have a technology driven program in place or have just recently implemented one still surprise me with their significant interest in the dramatic changes in procurement methodologies and practices. But rather than focusing learning on new and emerging technologies, today’s procurement professionals seek insights into the actual processes that drive their enterprises. The impetus behind this change is largely the result of the fallout from the consistently high level of e-procurement initiative failures. Industry studies for the period 2001-2005 indicate 75-85% of all programs fail to achieve the promised results. (Editor’s Note: the rate of failure continues today, with some industry pundits suggesting that ERP-centric programs miss the mark as much as 90-95% of the time.)
Metric Synchronization Versus Standardization The Real Value Behind IEE Smarter Solutions Profile
“Like a politician stumping for votes, proclamations by senior executives (and many industry pundits) that people and not technology are what is important rarely translates from the realm of oratory pontification into meaningful real-world application. This is due in large part to the fact that outside of the framework of political correctness, communication as Bill McAneny offered in his book Frankenstein’s Manager – Leadership’s Missing Links is actually a desire and not a skill, a skill that is in short supply according to his findings. In fact, second only to the ubiquitous lack of people skills complaint, ineffective communication said McAneny is the most common charge leveled at an organization’s leadership.”

When responding to RFI/RFQ requests what's the biggest obstruction a supply chain project manager can face?
Network Member Question When responding to RFI/RFQ requests what's the biggest obstruction a supply chain project manager can face? Thom Spencer Recruitment & Human Resources Consultant and Contractor Wakefield, UK
Is it Mandatory for a Project Manager to be Technical?
Member Question: There are mixed opinions, some believe that a Project Manager needs to be very strong Technically (e.g. Java, Mainframe, DW) others believe that a Project Manager needs to be strong in Management skills like Planning, Organizing, Directing, Contolling etc. and it is good to have a Technical background. Question Submitted By: Abhijit Ganguly, PMP, MPM, MBA Project Manager United Health Group Gurgaon

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Metric Synchronization Versus Standardization The Real Value Behind IEE Smarter Solutions Profile
“Like a politician stumping for votes, proclamations by senior executives (and many industry pundits) that people and not technology are what is important rarely translates from the realm of oratory pontification into meaningful real-world application. This is due in large part to the fact that outside of the framework of political correctness, communication as Bill McAneny offered in his book Frankenstein’s Manager – Leadership’s Missing Links is actually a desire and not a skill, a skill that is in short supply according to his findings. In fact, second only to the ubiquitous lack of people skills complaint, ineffective communication said McAneny is the most common charge leveled at an organization’s leadership.”

Moving Procurement Practice Beyond Adjunct Complexity (COUPA Profile)
“Organizations that already have a technology driven program in place or have just recently implemented one still surprise me with their significant interest in the dramatic changes in procurement methodologies and practices. But rather than focusing learning on new and emerging technologies, today’s procurement professionals seek insights into the actual processes that drive their enterprises. The impetus behind this change is largely the result of the fallout from the consistently high level of e-procurement initiative failures. Industry studies for the period 2001-2005 indicate 75-85% of all programs fail to achieve the promised results. (Editor’s Note: the rate of failure continues today, with some industry pundits suggesting that ERP-centric programs miss the mark as much as 90-95% of the time.)
Yes We Can! The networking lessons businesses can learn from Barack Obama's successful election campaigns
Barack Obama's victories in both the Democratic Primaries and the Presidential election went against the predictions of many of the pundits. It's been widely discussed how Obama used social networks to an extent not previously seen. But how did networking in general contribute to his unexpected success?
Of Hope and Change
Leaders everywhere would do well to watch the inauguration through the eyes of change management. The reactions exhibited by attendees and pundits alike parallel those of the people affected by change in your organization.
Apple’s next CEO and the future (or lack of it) of cloud computing
Yesterday I talked about the “Steve Jobs effect” on consumers as to their likelihood of buying Apple products if Jobs were to permanently step down as CEO of the company. Today I’d like to look at some pundits’ prognostications on who might replace Jobs whenever he steps down.
The Death of Certainty...I Think!
"I think" are the two weakest words in the American lexicon. As you create your expert positioning, these words damage your credibility; yet "I think" has become the favorite filler of pundits everywhere. Let's lose these words...
What to Do before Foreclosing on or Short Selling Your Underwater Mortgage
If you have decided to foreclose on your underwater mortgage, congratulations! We know what a hard step this is to take, and we admire your courage in putting yourself and your family first. With everyone from the government to pundits telling us we should hold ourselves to different, higher standards than the banks and lenders do, it can be really hard to see the trees for the forest, can't it?

Who cares about PR?
The public relations industry is coming of age in a global economy where it is ideally placed to take advantage. Maybe we should look at what the PR industry offers, rather than how the industry has been characterised. Here are five key messages to consider.

Niche to Survive: 3 Important Things you Must Know and Do
Do a search on Google for the term “niche to survive” and you'll come up with advice from industry pundits who all preach the same message - to make it in today's tough economy, it's a survival of the most niched! If you want niche to survive, you must know and do 3 important things.

The Future of Newspapers etc.is Digital
The pundits in media (movies, music and print) contend that people want to steal content. This post shows how they are wrong.
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