Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 11- Business Acumen – Said but not acted upon
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Release Date: 01/31/2024
Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 10 – What is a Good Supplier
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David talks about when you find a good supplier, do not take them for granted. It is important to establish and maintain a good relationship which is beneficial to you both. The success of both businesses is reliant on each other.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 9 – Successful Negotiations
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David explains the process of achieving a successful negotiation. He will take you through the necessary preparation and all the important tips you need to achieve the win win outcome. Knowing that success is sometimes shaped differently from your initial thoughts.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 8 – Environmentally Sustainable Business Practices
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
We all have a responsibility to put in place environmentally sustainable business practices. It’s our planet. It is amazing what can be achieved by putting in place plans to make the necessary incremental changes and the choice is yours. What are you going to do?
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 7 – Is Quality more Important than Price
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Don’t fall into the false economy, quality v price. The real question is what makes good value, as good value = happy customers. Your organisation needs to be clear on making wise decisions so you balance the quality v price question.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 6 – Managing Stress at Work
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Stress in the workplace is real, it exists and as a leader in your organisation you need to be prepared to effectively manage stress and it’s implication. In this episode David gives you strategies to do exactly that so that you can make the necessary changes to support your workplace.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 5 – Business Continuity Planning is a Must Do
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Business Continuity Planning is critical for all organisations in being prepared to manage a disruption or emergency. You need to have your organisations ready as it shows a focused effort, a commitment to excellence and also intelligent planning.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 4 – Laying Bricks
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David explains the benefit of showing up and doing your job day in day out. He recalls how Tom Selleck has become an acclaimed actor by doing just that, he keeps believing and keeps working hard.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 3 – Policies are Important
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Yes, Policies are important in establishing a deliberate system of principles to guide decisions and this can be achieved through a policy framework.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 2 – Learn a New Skill
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
In this episode David explains how to use 2025 as a catalyst to learn a new skill. He has kept the model really simply “Think, Plan, Do”. Yes, it doesn’t have to be complicated, start the momentum and identify the skill you would like to learn and kick start the process.
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Procurement Talk - Series 7, Episode 1 – It’s Time to Plan
Procurement Talk With David Byrne
Welcome back to Series 7, Episode 1. Yes, it is time to plan, with the new year now into its second month, now is the best time to plan your year. It is the perfect time to set your personal development and financial goals, whilst also detailing the “things” that you would like to achieve. Remember people with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.
info_outlineIn this episode David details what steps you can take when business acumen is not being displayed and how you can drive the business forward.