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Leadership

Building Leaders, Not Just Managing Tasks

Great managers don't just get work done β€” they develop people who can lead without them. This article lays out a practical framework for turning daily responsibilities into leadership capability, and how to know when your team is ready for more.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 31, 2026

Influence Without Authority: A Leadership Playbook

Modern leadership rarely comes with formal authority β€” especially in procurement. This article lays out a practical playbook for influencing decisions, aligning stakeholders, and driving outcomes when your responsibility far exceeds your direct control.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 29, 2026

Seven AI Decisions Every Leader Must Make in 2026

AI won't replace your team β€” but it will change how work is done, how value is measured, and what leadership requires. These are the seven decisions managers must make to lead people honestly through AI-driven transformation in 2026.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 25, 2026

Agentic AI in Procurement: What It Really Means

Agentic AI is coming to procurement in 2026. Here's what autonomous procurement agents actually do, which jobs are at risk, and the skills AI can't replace β€” from a practitioner's view, not an analyst's.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 17, 2026

The Hidden Path From Procurement to Product Leadership

The move from procurement to product management looks unconventional β€” but it makes sense. This article explores why procurement builds the judgment, trade-off thinking, and credibility that many product leaders spend years trying to learn.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 15, 2026

Product Managers’ Procurement Blind Spot

Product managers often treat procurement as a final checkpoint. In reality, it's where many launches slow down or fail. Here are five mistakes PMs make β€” and what changes when procurement is involved early.

by Maximilian Groh, Jan 13, 2026