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Professional Development Can’t We Just Blame Bureaucracy?
The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on how both bureaucracy and supply chains react to black swan events.
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Procurement Office Development Documenting Processes and Procedures: Not Just for Litigation Anymore!
“If you don’t write it down, it didn’t happen.” How many of us have heard this before – most likely from a lawyer?
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Professional Development Reflecting on the Pandemic: Networking
You, like many people, may feel dread in hearing the word “networking.” You are not alone, according to one study from Harvard Business School, people feel gross about networking being pushed by their superiors because of the feeling of how transactional it can be. That same study showed, however, that people do feel good about organic (or self-initiated) networking. Networking can be good for not just you as an individual but also good for your department and organization. Read more “Reflecting on the Pandemic: Networking”
Professional Development Executive Leadership Training: Why You Should Consider It
Let’s face it, the workplace changes fast. Change is a topic that is daunting to some, but with proactively trained leaders change can and should be embraced. Read more “Executive Leadership Training: Why You Should Consider It”
Professional Development Be a Better Boss
When I became a new supervisor in 2008, I realized right away that I was woefully under-prepared. My agency offered no training at all! I was a newly minted public librarian so I dug into our collection and started reading. I spent the next decade reading every kind of management book, psychology book, and motivational book I could find.
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NASPO Events & Education NASPO Members Eligible for Mini-Scholarships
Are you in search of an opportunity to enhance your procurement knowledge? Do you enjoy learning from your peers in other states? Are you looking to challenge yourself while adding valuable insight to your profession?
Professional Development Succession Planning: Don’t Just Plan for Your Future
As a greater proportion of the workforce reaches retirement age each year, the importance of succession planning has never been more apparent. Talent management and succession planning ranked #6 on NASPO’s Top Ten priorities for 2020 . Never fear! Pulse is here to help with some tips and tricks for a successful planning process. Read more “Succession Planning: Don’t Just Plan for Your Future”
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