Transforming Procurement with Lourdes Coss: Recent Episodes
Lourdes Coss
Transformation, Leadership and Procurement - educational thoughts, interviews, and commentary for procurement professionals.
In this episode, we explore the critical role of continuous growth and development in public procurement. We'll discuss how staying informed, investing in professional skills, and embracing new challenges can elevate both individual careers and the procurement function within an organization, helping to meet the evolving demands of the field.
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In this episode, we explore the critical role of team engagement in public procurement. We’ll discuss strategies for fostering clarity, trust, and collaboration, empowering team members, and creating a culture where your team feels connected to their work and motivated to contribute to the organization’s success.
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In this podcast, we’ll explore the importance of building trust within public procurement, focusing on strategies to strengthen trust with teams, vendors, and the public. Trust is the cornerstone of successful procurement processes, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration for more effective outcomes.
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In this Episode, I have a conversation with Kara Daniel regarding the benefits of volunteering as a way to give back, leadership development, and personal development. She talks about the skills that she learned, the relationships that she developed along the way, and the value of being inspired by a mentor.
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In Episode #42, I reflect on the lessons/themes of the Summit. These include transformational leadership vs. transactional leadership, collaboration, networking, and the power of perspective.
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In Episode 42, I interview my friend and colleague, Erin D'Vincent. She talks about her leadership journey and how growth led out of the comfort zone. She shares insights about her growth and provides her advice to other leaders.
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In this Episode, I talk about the power of coaching and mentorship and how it can help you unlock your full potential to propel you forward and achieve greater success.
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This Episode is Part 2 of the previous Episode 38. In this Episode I touch on the emotional center (the brain) and some of the science behind the benefits of developing emotional intelligence. There are things that individuals can do to increase their emotional intelligence to enhance their leadership.
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In this Episode I talk about the relationship between effective leadership and emotional intelligence. Emotionally intelligent leaders can more effectively develop relationships, deal with conflict, exhibit more resilience, and can help foster an environment of collaboration for their team.
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This episode discusses the importance of the right attitude and a growth mindset for procurement leaders.
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In this episode, John Flynn, Procurement Professional at Oregon State University, talks about his transition to remote work and what he learned in the process. He provides insights about remote and in-person work and things to consider when making a decision over one or the other.
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In this episode, I highlight three aspects of change that make it challenging to accept immediately. It is a process that requires some preparation.
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In this episode, I talk about the objective of the evaluation process, qualitative evaluations, and scores.
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Judgment, lack of trust, and an unfriendly environment may block your team's happiness. What can you do about it? The financial condition of the organization may depend on it.
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In this episode, I talk about three mistakes to avoid when implementing a change or initiating a transformation of your organization.
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of effective communication, how to prepare, and how to deal with the feedback.
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In this episode, I talk about courage and taking action towards your growth.
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan, what to include in the plan, and what can you do to direct your brain to help you achieve the plan.
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In this episode, I talk about the need to be intentional about change so that you can achieve the goals that you want to achieve. This may also require making adjustments to your environment and creating a culture of support, growth, and development - a laboratory for growth.
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In this episode, I talk about change and the first requisite for change, awareness. I recommend that you use a tool like DISC to help identify blind spots that get in the way of progress.
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In this episode, I offer thoughts about the relevance of happy individuals and a productive and high-performing team. This is one thing to consider if you are considering transformation.
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In this episode I talk about the responsibility and process for selecting the procurement method.
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In this episode, I talk about the value of being more intentional with our networking and the value of the mastermind. NIGP Leadership Summit in Anaheim
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a growth mindset, especially if you are a leader. If the leader stops growing, he/she will limit the growth and effectiveness of the team and ultimately negatively impact the organization.
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In this episode, David Yarkin talks about how Procurated adds value to procurement professionals and entities. We also talk about the procurement profession, transformation, and the paths to continue adding value to the procurement profession.
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Rick Grimm is the CEO of the NIGP: Institute for Public Procurement organization He talks about his journey to CEO of NIGP, Pathways, NIGP-CPP, and the value of becoming a certified procurement professional.
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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Gordon talks about the genesis and purpose of the Continuity of Supply Initiative (CoSi). If you'd like to take a step towards adding value to the procurement profession and add resiliency to the process, contact CoSi members for more information on how to get involved. Website: https://normajune55.wixsite.com/cosi
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In this episode, I talk with Darin Matthews about his perspectives on procurement and technology. He also offers his thoughts on mentorship and shares his journey in the procurement profession.
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In this episode, I describe a strategy for getting employee engagement.
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In this episode, I share two strategies and give examples of how to get your team's buy-in.
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Topic: Three key enablers for which you want to request funding early in your transformation process.
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KPIs help you stay on track to achieve your goals.
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KPIs are important but prioritize the implementation based on data availability and effort required to collect data.
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Strategies for disseminating your transformation plan and getting support for the plan and needed resources.
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First steps of starting a transformation. This is the first of several episodes of the transformation process.
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Adaptability is an important leadership quality. Some people are less adaptable due to fear of the unknown or for a preference of the comfort zone.
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In this episode, I talk about three things to maintain employee engagement while working remotely: inclusion, positive attitude, and appreciation.
Book reference: "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace" by Gary Chapman & Paul White.
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In this episode, I talk about ways in which you can establish a connection with people to increase your influence and add value to people with whom you connect.
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Speakers are Dr. John C. Maxwell, Steve Harvey, Alan Mulally, Kat Cole, Craig Groeschel.
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In this episode, I talk about four levels of influence in the context of procurement.
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In this episode, I refer to the four stages of change based on the paper "Emotional Cycle of Change" written by Psychologists Don Kelley and Daryl Connor.
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Growth is change and essential in transformation. In this episode, I talk about several of the laws of growth from the book written by Dr. John C. Maxwell "The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth". These laws are related to the transformation process in that growth is uncomfortable, but necessary to become the persons that can achieve the goals set out for the organization. This is also applicable at the personal level. I touch on the laws of intentionality, awareness, environment, rubber band, curiosity, consistency, and contribution.
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High performing teams have some characteristics in common. In this episode I talk about some of the common traits of teams whose performance positively impact the organization.
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In this episode, Marcheta Gillespie of MG Procurement Consulting and Vice-Chair of NIGP's Mentorship Committee talks about the Mentorship Program for public procurement professionals. If you are interested in mentoring or being mentored, search for the Facebook Page: NIGP Mentorship and ask to join the group. The group is active and already many are adding value to the community.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/search/groups_home/?q=nigp%20mentorship
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If you are leading or preparing to lead a transformation, put yourself in the right mindset. Think about growth, your behavior, values, and others mindset.
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Importance of leadership skills and tips to develop or enhance your leadership skills.
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In this episode I set the foundation for transformation. The "what is" "the why" and "the how" of transformation. An inside job that manifests in physical progress and a transformed organizational culture.