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The end of Procurement
August 4, 2020
Originally posted on Commitment Matters:
COVID-19 is prompting numerous changes in society, the economy and commercial relationships. Many are changes that would have occurred anyway, but the pandemic is generating a new sense of urgency. Examples range from the massive debates over racism and equality, to a rethink of economic management, the discussions over working…
MEET EXPERT GUEST PANELLIST – “BEYOND THE BOLT” WEBINAR
February 4, 2019
MEET OUR EXPERT GUEST PANELLIST With the 8th February “Beyond The Bolt” Webinar, we are seeking to do more than providing you with timely information on how the digital age will impact your procurement practice. We want to take your experience to the next level through a highly interactive discussion featuring some of our industry’s top thought […]
New eBook: Procurement Experts Outlook For 2018
March 29, 2018
What does a future with Big Data, Robotic Process Automation, and Artificial Intelligence look like for procurement professionals? In this new eBook industry thought leaders such as Bill Michels, Robert Handfield, Kelly Barner, and Tim Cummins provide their perspectives on not only what that future will look like, but how procurement professionals can position themselves to […]
Are you willing to pay? The challenge facing non-profit Associations
August 19, 2015
Originally posted on Commitment Matters:
Last week, Jon Hansen wrote a blog in which he observed that people are increasingly unwilling to pay for content. I responded to him regarding the challenges this represents for organizations that seek to remain objective in the advice they offer – and how it means they must increasingly consider…
Are associations for sale to the highest bidder? by Jon Hansen
August 18, 2015
My last post Is The Busch Era Coming To An End . . . Should It Have Started In The First Place?, has generated some interesting feedback. Here are a few examples: “This was quality read and you’ve raised some thought provoking questions!” – Government Market Master Group Member “You really nailed it on Spend Matters and […]
Managing change is the key to Virginia’s continuing success with eVA by Jon Hansen
June 19, 2015
Change is inevitable. Our ability to not only recognize this immutable truth, but adapt to it, is the key to whether change will be a good thing or not. In my post yesterday, I talked with IACCM’s CEO and founder Tim Cummins about the importance of leadership succession planning. His reference to Warren Buffett’s “progression of the […]
Leadership succession is the key to maintaining an association’s values and relevancy by Jon Hansen
June 18, 2015
I recently thought about a comment that was made by one of my numerous sources for the NIGP #CodeGate story, regarding how Lewis Spangler is probably turning in his grave as a result of the perceived avarice on the part of current NIGP Chief Executive Rick Grimm. In explaining the reason for their comment, the individual said […]
Article by veteran contracts expert Lewis-Fernandez demonstrates the kind of thinking that gives negotiation a bad name by Jon Hansen
March 27, 2015
Point #3 Create a strong foundation by building relationships first: This is probably one of the most important things an individual can do in regards to negotiation and in business in general. Perhaps you have attended the standard “networking” event where you give dozens of cards out without having a real conversation with anyone. It’s time […]
Procurement Insights 
The 22-Year Journey of Tim Cummins
September 30, 2021
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Tim Cummins oversaw an organization that grew from a "cake for one" office to "over 70,000 members across 180 countries and 20,000 organizations" worldwide. He has established a lasting legacy.