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Listen "15. How to Align Procurement Theory with Practice & What it Takes to Keep Procurement Teams happy w/ Jonathan Sims, CPO at Equans"
Episode Synopsis
(05:18) Concrete tips from how Equans are working towards decarbonising their activities while having 130 000 suppliers.
(06:51) Is there an alignment between Procurement Theory & Practice?
(08:37) How Equans brought in academics into the business to address real practical challenges and what the outcome was.
(10:12) If he sees any discrepancies between curriculum and practice?
(11:36) How he believes Procurement Professionals can ensure that they continue to learn and stay relevant.
(14:31) What are some of the biggest challenges to attract new talent as a Procurement Leader and an organization?
(19:29) Trends in how Procurement Teams are being built, based upon the talent that you need to attract today?
(24:18) How do you keep Procurement Teams happy as a leader?
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Equans
(06:51) Is there an alignment between Procurement Theory & Practice?
(08:37) How Equans brought in academics into the business to address real practical challenges and what the outcome was.
(10:12) If he sees any discrepancies between curriculum and practice?
(11:36) How he believes Procurement Professionals can ensure that they continue to learn and stay relevant.
(14:31) What are some of the biggest challenges to attract new talent as a Procurement Leader and an organization?
(19:29) Trends in how Procurement Teams are being built, based upon the talent that you need to attract today?
(24:18) How do you keep Procurement Teams happy as a leader?
Jonathan Sims Linkedin
Equans
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