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STAKEHOLDER RESISTANCE TO CHANGE NW : I regularly run events , round-tables and workshops where executives say they have a vision but that they struggle to make change happen .
The question is , do the people working on change projects have the skills and training around change practises and certifications , and the psychological process of change ?
Resistance is also common when there ’ s a lack of clear communication around that change . Every business needs ‘ change champions ’, and they must use them properly .”
CC : No one likes change forced on them , so it ’ s essential to have goal alignment before the process begins . You have to know what ’ s most important ? Is it assurance of supply ?
“ It ’ s much easier to ask for funding or resources when you have some points on the board ”
CHRIS CHADWICK SENIOR VP PROCUREMENT AND CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT , TADA
Cost reduction ? Cost mitigation ? Reduction in lead times ?
“ The C-suite also has a big role to play in holding the entire business accountable for delivering on those goals . It can ’ t just be procurement led .”
DEFICIENCY OF CRITICAL SKILLS NW : Procurement can be very strategic . There ’ s third-party risk management , collaboration with suppliers , sustainability objectives . Where does all that knowledge
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