In this first episode for Season 2 I explain what the Long Jump and presenting to your Companies Board have in common, whilst also pointing out some key steps to being successfully in the Board room.

In this episode I explain why supplier debriefs are important, how it demonstrates a high level of professionalism and lifts the quality of the procurement function.

In this episode I explain why it’s important to set up and maintain a policy framework whilst also providing a practical model to make this happen.

You manage assets you buy for your home well your business is no different in fact it’s a critical process.  In this episode I outline the five golden rules on why and how to establish an asset register.

In this episode I talk through the challenging task of defining business requirements for a contract and provide tools to assist you manage the process.

In this episode I talk about why supplier site inspections are important and must happen, the benefits of site inspections and if they don’t occur what can happen to your organisation.

Events do occur that disrupt your business operations and in this episode I walk you through effective contingency planning to ensure when the event occurs you are well place to manage it.

Crime doesn’t pay and in the episode I talk through the fraud triangle and discuss the controls that need to be put in place so your organisation doesn’t have a fraud event.

The opportunity to distribute goods and services to untapped markets is real and tangible.  In this episode I talk about the benefits and how to develop global supply chains.

In this episode I talk about how nobody makes it alone and how mentoring provides you with the professional and personal support we all need.