I have always been fascinated by Unconscious Bias (UB) and how it impacts how we see the world. “We don’t see the world as it…
Mark BlanchardJune 30, 2020
We're heading into week number "I have no idea" of lockdown. How have you been spending your time? Have you been getting some Coveducation? What…
Mark BlanchardMay 13, 2020
In around 280AD, King Pyrrhus of Greece had a habit of winning battles again the Roman Republic, but at such a cost, that in the…
Mark BlanchardApril 30, 2020
Competitive advantages set your business apart. These advantages are the things your organisation does better than anyone else. Often competitive advantages are created over time…
Armand BrevigAugust 8, 2019
Some people may still question the value of a Procurement function. So, let’s have a look at what happened to an organisation that did not…
Armand BrevigAugust 8, 2019
In today’s competitive world, it’s necessary for companies to stay ahead of the curve. Constant growth has become an essential component of modern businesses –…
Armand BrevigAugust 8, 2019
These days, there’s so much consumer awareness around the negative implications of businesses choosing the lowest cost sourcing options that companies can no longer risk…
Armand BrevigAugust 8, 2019
Some thoughts on working with Japanese teams An interesting but subtle difference between various regions of the world is known in jargon terms as ‘specific…
John FaulkesJanuary 13, 2019
Do you see erosion of value of your alliances? Is this due to performance issues and delays? Do you feel that working with external partners…
Mark BlanchardJanuary 4, 2019