Sourcing and procurement professionals bring value to their organizations with every project delivered. A commonality of challenges exist in leading sourcing teams and business units, including proving a group’s value for the greater good. Learn how to implement value-creation tools in your sourcing methods, from RFP/Solicitation development all the way through every step of the sourcing process. This session will provide tools and techniques for creating value, while also covering attributes of effective leadership including transparency, accountability and empowerment. Leadership evokes the best from people. In a leadership environment, team members want to do things. In a management environment, team members have to do things. Based on data from over 1,700 projects with a combined procured value of over $6 billion, this session will help you become better at leading your people, your vendors and your clients.

 

Contributors: Arizona State University
Categories: 2015 Spring - Amelia Island, Summit Presentations
SRC Type: Realization, Sourcing