As Seth Godin says in a recent blog, “the next big idea” does not have to be fully original or have no competition. Actually, ideas and innovation often build upon each other. As Godin notes, “Henry Ford didn’t invent the car, and there were plenty of social networks before the dominance of Facebook. Madam CJ […]
Kate Vitasek
Harnessing the Power of Sourcing Business Models – SIG Future of Sourcing – Oct. 2021
When a company seeks a strategic supplier, the crucial first step is to choose the right sourcing model, which will make or break the relationship.
Ally-Shoring: An Answer To The Manufacturing Labor Crisis
The Brookings Institution, suggests ally-shoring as a solution. to the manufacturing/labor crisis.
Getting Ready For Back To Work And Negotiations – Forbes 28 July 2021
Kate Vitasek blog/article published on 28 July 2021 features getting back to work insights from Dan Ariely. Also getting back to efficient negotiations.
JULIAN NYARKO: STICKINESS AND INCOMPLETE CONTRACTS — Future of Sourcing July 2021
Article by Kate Vitasek published 14 July 2021. URL: https://futureofsourcing.com/julian-nyarko-stickiness-and-incomplete-contracts
The distinction between rigid and rigor
Seth Godin’s recent blog, “Rigor vs Rigid” draws a distinction between two words that share the same Latin root. They began as Latin terms for stiff and unyielding, but Godin says they “sound the same but work in opposite directions.” In short, they’ve diverged: A rigid approach in life and work is easy to describe, […]
Art of Procurement – Podcast with Kate Vitasek on “Contracting in the New Economy”
Art of Procurement podcast with Kate Vitasek was recorded on 28 June 2021. In this episode of the podcast, Kate joined host Philip Ideson to talk about: • What a formal relational contract looks like in practice and how the change management process should work • How to establish governance frameworks around contracts that are […]
Supply Chain Careers Podcast with Kate Vitasek
The Value of Career Surfing: with Education Executive Kate Vitasek Here is the link: https://supplychaincareers.com/podcast-kate-vitasek/
Collaboration Leads to Better Productivity, just ask a Chicken
Playing chicken need not be aggressively competitive or even the best way to have productive chickens or a workplace. A better approach is to engender cooperation and contentment to breed the most productive hens. Professor William M. Muir, the evolutionary biologist at Purdue University, has focused his research on group behavior and measuring productivity. In […]
WorldClassPerformer — 12 April 2021: Short Life Lessons from Kate Vitasek
Interview with Kate Vitasek by World Class Performer published 12 April 2021. Here’s the link: https://worldclassperformer.com/short-life-lessons-from-kate-vitasek/