PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
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Introduction to Barkers Commercial Consultancy
“ It ’ s the social contract that we enable between people and businesses that makes things happen ”
DAVID LOSEBY MANAGING DIRECTOR , BARKERS COMMERCIAL CONSULTANCY
vision and divergence from traditional approaches to leadership .
I sat down with the always gracious David Loseby , MCIOB Chartered , FAPM , FCMI , FCIPS Chartered , MIoD , FRSA to discuss . The last time I spoke to Loseby , he held the role of Group CPO at Rolls Royce . This time he was just starting to warm up his seat in his new position as Managing Director at Barkers Commercial services .
Barkers is an ethical procurement consultancy that supports clients with their social responsibility aims . Loseby himself holds a deep passion for embedding theoretical-based best practice into real- world scenarios . I couldn ’ t think of a person more uniquely suited to help us mind the gaps and define how influential leaders can be an impetus for change .
Dynamic leadership : getting with the times Dynamic times require dynamic leadership . We ’ ve all heard of the importance of active listening skills . Loseby identifies the gap in skill requirements in the industry and the criticalness that soft skills play in building dynamic and adaptive leadership .
“ The agenda from the stakeholders will not remain static . Going forward , we need to make sure that we recognise this and that we
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