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Five initiatives shaping our profession
These ambitious efforts will have a big impact in 2014 and beyond.
What makes a profession “a profession?” What are the expectations of a “professional” versus a “non-professional” practitioner in my field? How is a standard of professional practice identified? How is its integrity maintained? Busy procurement professionals often don’t have time to think about defining their profession. For most, day-to-day responsibilities supersede any inclination to evaluate the forces that shape how the profession is perceived. Yet, advancing a professional society requires that ongoing attention be paid...
