Thank you for considering me to speak at your event. Here are some quick answers to some frequently asked questions about my speaking.
- Over the past 3 years I have spoken extensively throughout North America and will be extending my services to the United Kingdom starting as a keynote speaker in the fall of 2008
- My seminars address topics ranging from green procurement to the industry myths that continue to undermine supply chain effectiveness, to the expanding role of the purchasing professional in the emerging global economy
- While seminars are normally available in a 90 minute, 1 or 2-Day format, they can also be customized to your organization’s specific time and content requirements
- Most people consider my speaking style to be very “Real and Relatable,” providing a unique lens through which they can both understand and effectively respond to their particular situation.
My Background
I have an unquenchable passion for procurement and through my seminar series and various articles, papers and columns I strive to create an environment that empowers professionals to think outside of the framework of that with which they are most familiar and most comfortable.
Besides the diversity of senior management experience with both the private and public sectors, it is this all-consuming passion for purchasing that has enabled those with whom I come in contact to gain a higher level of understanding and enthusiasm for what I consider to be the greatest profession in business today.
As you will see from the following small sample of references, they clearly demonstrate an ability to identify, structure and disseminate the ideas and visions that are reshaping supply chain practice today and for the next 25 years.
“Jon’s extensive experience and drive to enhance the Supply Chain Industry was refreshing. As an attendee of his seminar on “Dangerous Supply Chain Myths” as well being an instructor at Centennial College I was able to learn from Jon many real life examples that he surpassed and share them with my students bringing a more realistic approach balancing theory to practice in the Supply Chain world. Jon made it clear that the Supply Chain industry is much more complex and generalizations are a thing of the past. He described multiple ways for Supply Chain Professionals to express the necessary changes needed in order to present to Senior Management the requirements for cost savings to the bottom line. Overall his seminar was very informative, interactive and armed the attendees to back their existing roles at work to pursue Supply Chain excellence.”
Sal Nazarali C.P.P.
“I was very impressed with Jon’s presentation style, in depth knowledge, his ability to make and keep us interested in the subject as well as his interaction with all members of our group. I recommend Jon very highly.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Jon is highly recommendable, thorough analysis bringing truth / real picture upfront. Provides example and remedies of great value.”
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
For a more detailed overview of my personal bio, visit my LinkedIn profile at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jwhansen
Seminars
Sustainability Facts and Fiction: Linking Green Idealism and Practical Business Application (NEW)
Bridging the Communication Gap Between Finance and Purchasing (NEW)
Social Networking and the Purchasing Professional of the Future (NEW – 90 minute and 1-Day format only)
The Changing Face of Procurement
Dangerous Supply Chain Myths
The Evolution of the Public Sector Procurement Practice
The Shifting Sands of the Vendor ERP Landscape
The Purchasing Professional – Making the Transition from a Functional Role Player to a Strategic Leader
Yes Virginia! There is more to e-Procurement than Software (available in 90 minute format only)
For detailed conference descriptions, rates and availability contact us via e-mail at jwhansen@sympatico.ca, or by telephone at 819-986-8953.
Virginia Forum 2008
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