References

• Conor Grennan on Masterclass: Concept of AI Task Augmentation Analyst.

  Source: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/ai-strategy-at-work

  This MasterClass, featuring AI strategists Amy Webb, Conor Grennan, and Nichol Bradford, offers a strategic perspective on artificial intelligence in professional contexts. Rather than focusing solely on technical prompt engineering, the course emphasizes frameworks and strategic thinking used by Fortune 500 leaders to remain valuable in the AI era. The course bridges the gap between AI capabilities and workplace applications, providing learners with actionable approaches to integrate AI into their professional skill sets and organizational practices.

• O*NET Database - 11-3061.00 Purchasing Managers: The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database provides detailed occupational information for Purchasing Managers, including required skills, knowledge areas, abilities, work activities, and labor market information. Available at: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-3061.00

• Simon Frost's 35 Skills Competence Matrix: A framework developed by Simon Frost that identifies and organizes 35 essential competencies critical for procurement professionals.

  35 Skills Competence Matrix seems particularly valuable because it reflects real-world observations rather than purely theoretical constructs. By grounding the framework in actual job advertisements and conversations with hiring managers and practitioners, it captures the skills that are genuinely in demand and applied in professional settings. Link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/simon-frost-a584582_years-ago-i-created-this-competencies-matrix-activity-7427969790780157953-B_El?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABIWWC0B82unTs6inFlcDZ6AQu09v5_56tg