Michael, a seasoned professional with 20+ years in Architecture, Construction, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing, excels in optimizing Facility Management spend. His integrated approach yields measurable results, improving performance, and achieving significant corporate savings for Fortune 500 companies.
Michael is a keynote speaker, guest panelist, and recognized subject matter expert in Facility Operational and Capital Expense. He is published in the Journal Facilities, the Journal of Facility Management, Construction Research Congress, and continues to serve as a Peer Reviewer for academic journals.
Michael is Managing Principal at Veda FM Consulting and Managing Partner at Auto BIM Route, providing clients edge-2-edge Advisory and AI solutions.
Affiliation: Associate AIA; IFMA Southwest Chapter; NOMA (National Association of Minority Architects)
March 11, 2025
11:20 AM Presentation: Beliefs, Values, And Opinions: A Lens Into Procurement Delivery And Success Factors
Better procurement decisions start with how we see the world, not just the numbers on a spreadsheet. This energizing session challenges conventional thinking around leadership, value, and supplier strategy, offering fresh insights that help cut through complexity and focus effort where it truly matters.
Key takeaways:
- Constructively address the role of Beliefs, Values, and Opinions in Procurement and how they influence long term success
- Assessing how the lens by which we perceive procurement materially impacts strategic decisions
- Exploring how we perceive value
- Restructuring the categorization of suppliers to reduce "white noise" and better align resources with core objectives
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Michael.
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