Why Can "I Don't Know" Actually Be A Strength?

The biggest opportunity for AI in procurement isn't adopting the latest technology. It's identifying real business problems and building solutions that solve them. Sachin Kasture shares how procurement professionals can build trust with stakeholders, communicate with confidence, turn "I don't know" into a leadership strength, and use AI to create meaningful business value. Questions Answered: How can procurement leaders build trust and credibility with new stakeholders? Why is reading the room and adapting your communication style essential to influencing others? How can saying "I don't know" actually make you a stronger leader? Why do communication, stakeholder management, and other soft skills become increasingly important as your career progresses? How can procurement teams move beyond AI hype and build solutions that solve real business problems? Guest: Sachin Kasture is a global procurement transformation leader with two decades of experience spanning commercial strategy, procurement, digital transformation, and business problem-solving. His expertise includes digital, data, and AI strategy, with a focus on strengthening stakeholder relationships, developing leadership capabilities, and applying emerging technologies to real business challenges. Sachin on LinkedIn:   / sachinkasture   Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: The Real AI Opportunity Is Solving Problems You Actually Have 01:05 – Meet Sachin Kasture, Global Procurement Transformation Leader 01:29 – How to Build Trust and Credibility with New Stakeholders 04:48 – Read the Room: Knowing When to Stop Presenting and Start Listening 06:36 – Why "I Don't Know" Can Be a Leadership Strength 08:32 – Career Advice: Why Technical Expertise Alone Isn't Enough 10:55 – Beyond the AI Hype: Creating Real Value Through Automation and AI 15:09 – Closing Thoughts — LINKS — Website | https://www.convergentis.com/ LinkedIn |   / convergentis-rio   Rio is the orchestration layer for SAP procurement, directing your AI agents to deliver faster, compliant spend processes.