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Dive into the transformative Contracting in the New Economy (CITNE) program, a comprehensive training experience. Uncover the pivotal role of collaborative and relational contracts in enhancing value, mitigating risk, and fostering innovation within today's commercial contracts and strategic business relationships. 🤝 Ready to reshape your approach to contracts and partnerships in the new economy? 🔍 What is Relational Contracting? It's about creating legally enforceable contracts that prioritize relationships, align interests, and foster innovation, all while reducing risks. Discover how to maximize value for both supplier and customer organizations. 📌 What you'll gain: ✅ In-depth understanding of contract management ✅ Strategies for negotiating in the digital age ✅ Expertise in risk management ✅ Insights into sustainable procurement ✅ Access to a global network of professionals 🎓 Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your contracting skills and drive success in the new economy. Enroll in the CITNE program today and unlock the potential of collaborative, value-driven relationships! 🌐 Explore the Syllabus to learn more 👉https://lnkd.in/gnA4VB8e 📖and afterwards tell us in the comments below what you saw in the syllabus that you're most excited to learn about! 📢 💭 #SIGUniversity #SIGU #ProcurementTraining #ProcurementEducation #SourcingTraining #SourcingEducation

🌟 Join an Esteemed Circle of VIP Speakers! 🌟 Are you a thought leader, industry expert, or innovator with a powerful story or insight to share? We're inviting YOU to be part of an exclusive group of VIP speakers at SIG's 2025 Spring Global Executive Summit in Nashville, TN from April 2-4, 2025. We're seeking speakers who are ready to share cutting-edge ideas, groundbreaking research, and actionable insights on sourcing, procurement, and risk management. If you're passionate about making an impact, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 Read more and submit your proposal here: https://bit.ly/3OPCTHd ✨ What's in it for you? This is your chance to connect with fellow trailblazers, showcase your expertise, and inspire a captivated audience. As a VIP speaker, you'll be at the heart of an event that celebrates vision, innovation, and leadership. ⏰ Deadline to submit your proposal: Friday, January 17, 2025 Don't miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event. Let's create something unforgettable together! #sigsummit #procurementleadership #sourcingexcellence #riskmanagement #callforpresentations

It's Faculty Friday at SIG University, each week we introduce you to one of the exceptional leaders who volunteer to support our students in our classroom discussion forums. Today the spotlight is on Linda Tuck Chapman (LTC)! Linda has an extensive career history which includes CEO Third Party Risk Institute; President Ontala Risk Solutions Inc., Chief Procurement Officer and Head, Third Party Risk (4 times) in the financial industry, President & CEO Ontario Education Marketplace, and many others. Here is what Linda says about serving as faculty: "My role as Faculty for Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) program is pure joy! The Discussion Forum is a terrific opportunity to understand the third party risk management challenges that risk, compliance, audit and procurement professionals are facing every day, and I really enjoy facilitating the peer networking. Together we gain first-hand knowledge about how quickly, or slowly, third party risk management practices are maturing in different sectors and geographies.” If you'd like to take advantage of dedicated time with our expert faculty, join our next semester! Take your career to the next level and invest in your future! You can learn more here: https://sig.org/university

What do anthropology and sourcing have in common? Ask Greta Fielitz, Senior Contracts Manager at Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.! Join us for this episode of The Sourcing Industry Landscape as she chats with Dawn Tiura about navigating government contracts, self-belief, and finding your passion in procurement. Listen today! Available on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/gHPmijNG

Registration is officially open for the GES25-Spring Summit! Whether you're a first time attendee or SIG Summit alum, you can expect an experience that’s not only insightful but genuinely memorable. One attendee summed it up best: "As a first-time attendee, I was so impressed with the level of care that was put into curating such a memorable experience." This summit is designed to help senior sourcing, procurement, and risk leaders like you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. From exploring emerging trends to learning innovative strategies for operational and strategic challenges, every session is tailored to address the complexities of your role. Meet industry-leading peers, engage in high-value networking, and leave with actionable solutions you can apply immediately. Whether it’s your first time attending or your fifth, the SIG Global Executive Summit is where ideas turn into impact. Join us and elevate your leadership! April 2-4, 2025 | Omni Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN Register today: https://lnkd.in/gnUwq3XJ #sigsummit

What’s shaping IT procurement in 2025? On this episode of The Sourcing Industry Landscape, Jon Winsett, CEO of NPI, shares expert advice with Dawn Tiura on managing IT spend, tackling software licensing complexities, and building negotiation strategies. A must-listen for sourcing professionals ready to lead the charge! Available on all your favorite podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/gHPmijNG

🚨 Calling All Speakers! 🚨 We're looking for passionate, knowledgeable, and dynamic speakers to join us for the SIG Spring Global Executive Summit! Whether you're an industry expert, a thought leader, or someone with a unique perspective to share—this is your opportunity to inspire, educate, and engage with an executive level, decision making audience. 👉 Read more and submit your proposal here: https://bit.ly/3OPCTHd 📅 The GES25-Spring Summit will be held in Nashville, Tennessee from April 2-4, 2025. If you're ready to showcase your expertise and make an impact, we want to hear from you! Submit your case studies and solutions for sourcing, procurement, and risk. We want to hear about how you're moving your organization up the value chain. ⏰ Deadline to submit your proposal: Friday, January 17, 2025 #sigsummit #procurementleadership #sourcingexcellence #riskmanagement #callforpresentations

AI agents that don't need human prompts? Meet the future of procurement with autonomous AI. Learn how these agents will revolutionize global supply chains with precision and efficiency. Download GEP Worldwide 's new white paper now! https://lnkd.in/guAj3wak

It's Testimonial Tuesday time! SIG University alumni, Lawrence Kane, COP-GOV, CSP, CSMP, CIAP shares his experience taking the Certified Intelligent Automation Professional (CIAP) program. "Intelligent automation is far more than a collection of cool emerging technologies. In order to actually add value, we must harness those technologies in a thoughtful, considered, and programmatic way. SIG University’s CIAP program teaches practitioners exactly how to do that, delivering clear, compelling, and thought-provoking instruction on making the most of any digital transformation rollout.” If you'd like to take your career to the next level, join our next semester! Be like Lawrence and invest in yourself - get enrolled today or learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-uzds5v

What's New @ SIG U? We are busy in the classroom. In Semester 6, we are in our tenth week! In all classes, our students are learning and building upon their skills as they dive into many important topics. See below what topics we are covering in each of our programs. Our faculty for the various classrooms include: Elizabeth Zucker Angela Easterwood Linda Tuck Chapman James Swinford Nick Andrews George Purvis In the discussion forum this week our faculty have begun moderating the discussion forum on this week's topics to help students understand the topics better and how these topics apply to their current roles. Our next semester kicks off soon. We would love to have you join us! Visit https://lnkd.in/ecrG6ifm to learn more about each of our programs.