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Talent Management Latest Articles
Young, gifted and scarce 
So what are the institutes doing to attract enough people, let alone the best people, into the profession? Richard Edwards discovers a training industry struggling to cope with the huge demand for supply skills.
Jun 08
We’re all pirates now - the future of Procurement training
New freedoms to share experiences and redesign teaching materials is heralding a new era in procurement training, says Rebecca Howard.
Jun 08
Skilled people are key in low-cost sourcing
Taking advantage of sourcing from low-cost regions depends on having the right kind of specialist talent on board, says Richard McIntosh.
May 08
Here comes the Google Generation – are we ready?
Young people who grew up in the 1990s are beginning to join the workforce. Rebecca Howard asks whether we have the online tools needed to train them as procurement leaders, writes Rebecca Howard.
May 08
Nurturing Procurement Leaders
Keeping alive a spirit of nurturing is key to successful succession planning, says Rebecca Howard.
May 08
When it comes to recruitment, think strategic
Recruiting people is a high-value, long-term investment and should be treated accordingly, says Richard McIntosh.
May 08
Core Standards
Being in charge of procurement at a nuclear decommissioning site comes with its own set of challenges. But commercial director Steve Morgan brings a disciplined approach – and it’s getting results, writes David Rae.
Apr 08
Talent lies within
Creating an inspirational work culture and developing leaders is the way to win the “war for talent” in procurement, according to the authors of a survey. Mark Whitehead outlines the report’s recommendations and key findings.
Jan 08
Recruitment Race
The rise of procurement means companies face growing competition to find people for the top roles. At the latest ELP roundtable, senior procurement professionals gathered to discuss the issues. Compiled by Mark Whitehead.
Jan 08
Scenario: How do you get the best out of your people?
It is often said that people are your most important assets, and this is certainly true in procurement. But how do you get the best out of your people?
Jan 08
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