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Four Predictions for the Future of Work in 2021

By Christopher Dwyer February 16, 2021Articles, Complex Categories, General, Lists

Ardent Partners defines the “Future of Work” movement as a series of ideas across the talent, technology, and business transformation spectrum that augment how enterprises ultimately optimize how work is…

Flashback Friday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Business Consulting Skills

By Andrew Bartolini February 12, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Flashback” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief Procurement…

Introducing The “Procurement Rising” Podcast – Alejandro Gusis, Univar Solutions

By Andrew Bartolini February 11, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, People, Podcast, Procurement Rising, Strategy

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Ardent Partners' newest asset: The Procurement Rising Podcast! In this podcast, I will be interviewing Chief Procurement Officers and Best-in-Class procurement leaders as well…

Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Presentation Skills

By Andrew Bartolini February 4, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today’s procurement leaders.] It’s a great and worthwhile pursuit for Chief…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 524: An Ode to Work-From-Home Parents

By Christopher Dwyer February 3, 2021Articles, Complex Categories, Contingent Workforce Weekly, General, Podcast

This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, highlights why flexibility-led workplace environments are so critical when millions of professionals are juggling dual roles: remote work and parenting.…

Chief Procurement Officer: Spheres of Influence

By Phil Bartolini February 1, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

As the Chief Procurement Officer role continues to mature, greater expectations are born. And, as a procurement organization matures, its focus and scope typically expand, as does its ability to…

Throwback Thursday: Skills for the Modern Procurement Pro – Contract Management

By Andrew Bartolini January 28, 2021Articles, Chief Procurement Officers, General, People

[Editor’s Note: We continue our “Throwback Thursday” series with another look at a past entry on the skills needed for today's procurement leaders.] Leading Chief Procurement Officers love to invest in their…

Contingent Workforce Weekly, Episode 523: What Does 2021 Hold for the Future of Work?

By Christopher Dwyer January 27, 2021Articles, Complex Categories, Contingent Workforce Weekly, General, Podcast, Technology1 Comment

This week’s all-new Contingent Workforce Weekly podcast, sponsored by Beeline, features a discussion on what’s in store for 2021 through the lens of the Future of Work movement. What lessons…

AP – Planning for the Year Ahead – Part 2

By Andrew Bartolini January 26, 2021Articles, General, Procure-to-Pay

Warren Buffet, the legendary investor once said “Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” What does this have to do with Accounts…

NEW SURVEY: The State of Procurement 2021

By Phil Bartolini January 25, 2021Articles, General

Ardent Partners is pleased to announce that the survey for our annual “State of Procurement and the CPO” report is now open. If you have 15 minutes to spare today or later…