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INSIGHTS & STRATEGY
Insights From The Cutting Edge
Our latest thinking on Expense Management, Business Process Improvement, and Project Management for small- to mid-sized companies.


Project Prioritization: Which Methods Can Help You Make the Right Decisions?
The right project prioritization method can make all the difference in the success of your projects. Whether you're looking for a quick way to assess priorities or a more structured, data-driven approach, there’s a tool for every situation.

Steven Strickman
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Which Projects Should Make the Cut?
How do you figure out which projects should get the green light? Here’s a simple guide to help you prioritize and evaluate projects based on several key factors.

Steven Strickman
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Understanding Negotiation Styles to Get Better Results
Every negotiation is a game. Are you in a chess match, a fencing duel, or building a Lego house together? Understanding styles helps you see what game you’re playing.

Steven Strickman
Feb 25, 20252 min read


One-Off Procurement Negotiations vs. Ongoing Supplier Relationships: Do Your Negotiations Strategies Align with Your Goals?
Too often, procurement teams default to a price-first, adversarial approach. While this may deliver short-term savings, it can erode value in relationships that are critical to long-term performance. The key is simple: align your negotiation strategy to the type of supplier relationship.

Steven Strickman
Dec 10, 20242 min read


7 Critical Questions to Uncover Procurement Savings
Reducing purchased expenses remains one of the fastest, least disruptive ways to improve EBITDA. For decades, Strategic Sourcing has consistently delivered measurable savings and improved supplier performance. However, not every vendor or spend category is an immediate candidate for sourcing. Leading organizations apply selection discipline upfront—ensuring effort is directed where it will generate the highest return. A Practical Framework for Sourcing Decisions Before launch

Steven Strickman
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Strengthening Risk Management: A Practical Playbook for Immediate Impact
In today’s environment, many mid-sized organizations still rely on fragmented or outdated Risk Management processes. The result is predictable: when risks materialize, leadership is forced into reactive mode—often under scrutiny from Boards, regulators, or investors.

Steven Strickman
Oct 9, 20242 min read


What do Pulp Fiction and the Iconic Mr. Wolfe have to do with Project Management / Recovery? More than you think…
Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece, “Pulp Fiction”, is a treasure trove of Project Management, and in particular, Project Recovery best practices. Let’s look at how Mr. Wolfe, the “Fixer”, dealt with a situation or “project” which was heading toward the abyss at breakneck speed…

Steven Strickman
Aug 11, 20204 min read


Spend Analysis: The Foundation of Effective Expense Management
Strategic Sourcing and Expense Management initiatives routinely deliver ROI in the range of 200–500%. Yet, many mid-sized organizations struggle to consistently capture this value.
The primary reason: insufficient visibility into spend.

Steven Strickman
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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