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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Houston Dinner Meeting – Oct 20, 2026 – The Woodlands, TX
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday, October 20, 2026\n5:30 PM–8:30 PM\nKevin Brady Community Center\n2250 Buckthorne Place\nThe Woodlands, TX 77380\nAbout the Event\nISM-Houston brings its professional development program to the Northside with an evening focused on leadership, collaboration, and driving results across teams without direct authority.\nFeaturing Dub Edwards, Strategic Sourcing Director at Indovinya/Indorama and an ISM-Houston EAB member, this fireside-chat discussion will explore how procurement and supply chain professionals can influence decisions, align stakeholders, and deliver value in complex organizational environments.\nProfessionals in procurement, purchasing, and supply chain often coordinate initiatives involving Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, EH&S, and other shared services without having formal authority over the people involved. Drawing on his experience with Indorama, Phillips 66, and Shell, Dub will share practical perspectives on building trust, managing competing priorities, and moving cross-functional initiatives forward.\nDiscussion Topic\nLeading Without Authority: Delivering Value While Guiding Cross-Functional Teams\nExplore strategies for earning influence, building alignment, navigating organizational challenges, and achieving meaningful outcomes when leadership depends on collaboration rather than reporting lines.\nEvent Schedule\n\n5:30 PM–6:00 PM: Pre-event networking\n6:00 PM–8:30 PM: Professional Development Meeting (PDM)\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis session is relevant for professionals in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, and strategic sourcing, as well as anyone responsible for guiding cross-functional projects and initiatives.\nRegistration is now open. Arrive early to connect with fellow professionals and stay for an engaging conversation on leading through influence, collaboration, and shared goals.\n
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CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil and Gas,2026 Oil and Gas Industry Events,Texas Oil and Gas Events
LOCATION:2250 Buckthorne Place The Woodlands, TX 77380
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