049: How Can a Strategic Governance Program Elevate the Role of Procurement?

Ugh, governance I hear you say! When we think of procurement governance, we think of it as a way to control our end users - as something to measure compliance against. However, it doesn't have to be like that!

I was invited to speak at a conference recently on the topic of procurement governance. My experience is that governance - if used strategically - can be the cornerstone of a strategy that enables procurement to take on a greater role within our organizations. In this Art of Procurement Friday Show, I explain why, and what your first step should be.

For show notes, including a screencast of the full length presentation, go to http://artofprocurement.com/governance.