A few honest reads on procurement, transformation, and AI.

Pick the one that matches what you're dealing with.

The Honest Check is a growing series of short practitioner reads, each one a direct diagnostic for a specific situation, from where a transformation actually stands to whether AI is even the right answer at all, with more to come as new patterns show up clearly enough to be worth writing down. Each one is built from patterns I've genuinely seen play out over two decades in procurement, AI, and transformation — not a model guessing at your situation.

Answer two or three honest questions about what you're actually seeing, and you'll get a direct read: what's likely going on, what it usually means underneath the surface, and the move I'd actually suggest next. The kind of answer you'd get from me in the first five minutes of a real conversation — available before you need to have that conversation at all.

Each Honest Check gives you a quick directional read, not a full assessment of your specific situation. Treat it as a starting point for the right conversation — not a substitute for one.

S2P Transformation
Where does your transformation actually stand?
For anyone in the middle of — or about to start — a procurement transformation. Two honest questions about your stage and your biggest pain point, and a direct read on where you really are.
2 questions · 24 reads Take the check →
Platform Adoption
Why isn't anyone using the platform you paid for?
For when the system is live, the training is done, and usage still isn't where it should be. Two honest questions about what you're seeing and where, and an honest read on why.
2 questions · 36 reads Take the check →
Platform Strategy
Should you upgrade, replace, or bring in a point solution?
For when your ERP or S2P platform doesn't fit anymore, and you're not sure what to do about it. One honest question, a follow-up specific to your situation, and a direct read on which of four directions actually fits — or whether it's not a platform question at all.
2 questions · 23 reads Take the check →
Organisational Readiness
Is your organisation actually ready for this?
For before a transformation kicks off, not after it's already stalled. A few honest questions about sponsorship and capacity, and a direct read on whether to proceed, fix something first, phase it, or pause.
A few questions · 30 reads Take the check →
Is AI the Solution
Is AI actually the solution to your problem?
For before you spend anything finding out the hard way. One honest question, a follow-up specific to your situation, and a direct yes or no, with the reason why.
2 questions · 10 reads Take the check →