The Implications of 2015’s “Talent Vortex”
We’ve all heard the meteorologists talk about it as if it were the end of times, or even a signal that the Earth’s climate issues are worsening by the year.…
The Strategic Meetings Management Program of 2017: A Three-Year Outlook
Strategic meetings and events have become a prime means of recognizing top enterprise performers (incentive events), connecting with key customers (client-focused meetings), and driving new revenue streams via targeted conferences…
Procurement Influencer Series: Tim Minahan of SAP Talks About What’s Next for Procurement
I first heard of Tim Minahan, Chief Marketing Officer, SAP Cloud and Line of Businesswhen his job description literally included the term "procurement influencer" in his role as Chief Service…
Why 2015 Will Be a Critical Year for Events Management
Enterprises have been conducting conferences, meetings, and events for decades with the purpose of driving revenue, improving customer relationships, boosting training efforts, and reaching new audiences and communities. The industry…
The Age of Socially-Sourced Talent in CWM
We all may be sick of hearing the phrases “the war on talent” or “the talent wars,” however, the very truth of contemporary contingent workforce management (CWM) dictates that talent…
2014: The Year Ahead in Travel and Expense Management
Nearly every executive and corporate professional relies on business travel as a means of fostering relationships with key customers (and future clients) and staying up-to-date with other global regions of…
2014: The Year Ahead in Contingent Workforce Management (Part II)
Reminder to join me and Andrew Bartolini this Thursday at 2 pm when we present a webinar focused on the "Big Trends and Predictions" that will shape Procurement in 2014.…
Are You Ready for 2014?
For procurement leaders, 2013 was a remarkably stable year. For investors, it was a great one. Ardent Partners does NOT expect more of the same in 2014. Are you ready…
2014: The Year Ahead in Contingent Workforce Management (Part I)
Welcome to the first article of two articles that will take a “crystal ball” approach to the year ahead in contingent workforce management. In this series of articles, we’ll take…
2014: The Year Ahead in Meetings and Events Management
Complex spend categories, such as meetings / events and business travel, while considered mere costs of conducting business on a global scale, are becoming more strategic spend areas of the…