In this episode, Anwen Bottois (your host) is joined by Jessica Lorimer. Jess is an expert sales training consultant with her business Selling to Corporates and is the founder of the Expert Services Directory and during this episode Jess shares advice for HR leaders on sourcing and managing external suppliers, making strategic decisions, and fostering productive partnerships that drive organisational success.

Whether navigating the complexities of hiring external experts or building internal capabilities, this conversation offers practical insights to elevate HR practices and business outcomes.

The main topics include:

• How HR can effectively source external consultants and suppliers
• Differentiating between interim support and specialist expertise
• The importance of clear briefs and honest internal discussions
• Building sustainable relationships with external vendors
• Upskilling internal teams alongside external support
• The role of credible directories in supplier selection
• Cost-effectiveness of external expertise versus internal hiring
• Managing junior HR staff in sourcing decisions
• Strategic decision-making processes in outsourcing
• Developing business cases to justify external investments

Resources & Links:

Expert Services Directory: https://expertservicesdirectory.com/

Selling to Corporates: selltocorporates.com

Connect with Jessica Lorimer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jesslorimer

This episode underscores the value of honest communication, strategic decision-making, and leveraging credible resources to optimise external supplier engagements.

Find out more about more about Anwen Bottois here: https://expertservicesdirectory.com/directory/anwen-bottois/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anwen-bottois-leadership-coach

Purple Sky Consulting Website: https://www.purpleskyconsulting.co.uk/