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What can you do to improve your attractiveness, candidacy, and relevance in the market? How do you hold strong on the value you offer when the job availability in your region just isn’t there? The procurement industry is growing into a global force and procurement professionals need to adapt to their changing world. 
Martin Smith—the Managing Director of Talent Drive in the U.K.—joins this episode of the Negotiations Ninja podcast to share a fascinating outside perspective into the procurement industry. He is a high-level top-tier procurement recruiter. Martin is also the host of the Talent Talks podcast, where procurement people in the field give unreal tips about staying relevant in the market. Don’t miss his insight into the world of procurement. 
Outline of This Episode [2:43] Martin Smith’s background in the industry [3:37] Why procurement people don’t like talking about themselves [4:21] How the market is changing in the U.K. [6:54] How to approach a raise or position change [8:53] How to approach the interview [10:28] Geo arbitrage: cheaper labor? [14:30] How is an interview similar to a negotiation? [19:09] Contrasting candidates in the U.K. and the U.S. [21:25] The rapid move towards implementing AI [23:43] Be authentic + be yourself [24:28] How to connect with Martin Resources & People Mentioned Talent Talks Podcast Bid Ops Connect with Martin Smith Connect on LinkedIn TalentDrive Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja

In this special throwback episode of the Negotiations Ninja podcast, we jump back to episode 141 with Alexandra Carter. She is the Director of the Columbia Law School’s Mediation Clinic, the author of Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything, and a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations. She covers important negotiation strategies and tactics. She also touches on the influence of fear and guilt on the outcome of a negotiation and talks about the power of silence. Lastly, she discusses her new book. Don't miss it!

The use of data has been the biggest source of growth in companies and has become the biggest source of risk. When our data is compromised and held hostage, how do we get that data back? Are the negotiations similar to a “typical” hostage negotiation? 
After 33 years with the Canadian Federal Police in the area of kidnaps and extortions, Cal Chrustie retired from the police force and transitioned to InterVentis global. He now works with a group of negotiators from around the world to provide education, consulting, and coaching on cyber terror incidents. In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Cal shares what the cyber terrorism negotiation process looks like. Don’t miss it!
Outline of This Episode [1:43] Cal’s background in negotiation  [3:49] Cyber negotiation and hostage negotiation [7:50] The nature of risk in these negotiations [11:30] Where Cal is seeing increases in cyber attacks [15:24] The rise of intelligent and educated criminals [25:20] Do attackers focus on one industry? [26:29] Planning and preparing for a cyber negotiation [33:36] How to connect with Cal Chrustie Resources & People Mentioned Michael Franzese Connect with Cal Chrustie LinkedIn InterVentis Global Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja

In this special Throwback Thursday episode, we return to episode #87 with Chris Voss. In this episode, Chris challenges the concept of win-win negotiations. What should we aim for instead of a win-win negotiation? What would be a better outcome? Chris drives his point home with real-life examples from his lengthy career. Check it out!

How do you identify good candidates and secure them in a way that makes everyone happy? How should hiring managers and candidates approach the salary negotiation conversation? Does hiring leverage still exist? Mark Holyoake from Holyoake Search joins me to have a conversation about the state of procurement recruiting. Mark specializes in procurement executive search and contract staffing. He’s US-based and has worked in the industry for 20+ years. His unique view of the procurement market brings remarkable insight to the conversation. Don’t miss it!
Outline of This Episode [1:43] Mark’s background in procurement recruiting [3:10] Where the market is for procurement [8:04] The mindset around hiring leverage [12:19] How to prepare for a candidate negotiation [15:37] Where does Mark’s advice land?  [18:07] Does personal branding matter? [21:50] The salary negotiation conversation [28:11] How to connect with Mark Holyoake Resources & People Mentioned Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Mark’s Article: Talent Acquisition in the ‘Next Normal’ Drew McCaskill on LinkedIn Connect with Mark Holyoake Holyoake Search Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja

In this special Throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja, we jump back to when procurement professional Josh King joins me to share how he strategizes and plans for a negotiation. He also shares how you can manage your emotions when things get heated and what to do when things go horribly wrong. Lastly, he shares 3 solid tips that can help you improve your negotiation skills. Don't miss it!