Send us a text Influence is one of the most essential and misunderstood skills in procurement. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to influence effectively in your procurement career. Not manipulation, not power play, but the kind of influence that builds trust, credibility and long-term results. We talk about why influence starts with mindset, not methods, and why understanding your own relationship with influence matters more than any quick-win technique. We cover: • What ...
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Send us a text Influence is one of the most essential and misunderstood skills in procurement. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to influence effectively in your procurement career. Not manipulation, not power play, but the kind of influence that builds trust, credibility and long-term results. We talk about why influence starts with mindset, not methods, and why understanding your own relationship with influence matters more than any quick-win technique. We cover: • What ...
EP 13: PROGRESS Over Perfection in Procurement: Why Action Beats the ‘Perfect Plan’
Procurement Pivots®
29 minutes
1 month ago
EP 13: PROGRESS Over Perfection in Procurement: Why Action Beats the ‘Perfect Plan’
Is perfection really the goal – or is it actually holding you back? In this episode, we explore how striving for perfection can stall progress in procurement careers, and why embracing action (even if it feels messy) is often the real key to growth. From strategic plans to job searches, we look at how waiting for the “perfect moment” can stop you moving forward. We cover: How the pursuit of perfection shows up for procurement professionalsWhy fear is often at the root of “waiting until things...
Procurement Pivots®
Send us a text Influence is one of the most essential and misunderstood skills in procurement. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to influence effectively in your procurement career. Not manipulation, not power play, but the kind of influence that builds trust, credibility and long-term results. We talk about why influence starts with mindset, not methods, and why understanding your own relationship with influence matters more than any quick-win technique. We cover: • What ...
