Procurements Holistic ROI and the Value of EQ with Elixirr Managing Consultant, Oliver Jones #71

Published: March 21, 2023, 1 a.m.

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\\u201cPeople make the world go round. If you ever have a problem, it's often the people that you've won over who will back you up or help you out.\\u201d

Whether it\\u2019s through his own procurement leadership roles or rich experience in consulting and training, Oliver Jones knows the key to presenting procurement\\u2019s value.

Return on investment extends beyond numbers, and when it\\u2019s time to get people on board, Oliver\\u2019s emphasis on people is not to be overlooked\\u2026

The Managing Consultant with Elixirr joins us on Talent Talks to discuss C-suite engagement, \\u2018keeping the exec out of jail\\u2019, winning over stakeholders, and how tech can\\u2019t solve all our future challenges.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

  • How procurement\\u2019s ROI should be measured more holistically
  • Key differences between sectors, and the need to adapt your style of communication
  • The power of winning over key stakeholders to become your ambassadors
  • Taking people on your procurement transformation journey
  • IQ vs EQ in leadership roles
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