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Merry Christmas | Summer Reading - 12 / 2024
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A thank you to everyone who attended our training this year - it's been a pleasure to work with you. We look forward to meeting more new faces next year. Check out the video for some summer reading.....and also have a look at our website for new topics and a new venue! Useful links: - 2025 workshop dates |
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Delivering LTP projects - 11 / 2024
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This month's question - "How do I get started on delivering LTP projects?" is a good one to help start planning and thinking about next year. Have a look at the video for more information.... Useful links: - 2025 workshop dates |
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The link between procurement and S17A reviews - 10 / 2024
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This month's question - "How does procurement relate to S17A reviews?" is an interesting and relevant one. Section 17A of the Local Government Act requires councils to review how they deliver their services. We have worked out a fast, simple and cost-effective way of doing these reviews. They don’t need to be onerous or difficult, they can be done in days not months and they don’t need to cost the earth. Check out the video for more detail and all the answers you'll need..... Useful links: - 2025 workshop dates |
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Simplest way to do a Section 17A Review - 9 / 2024
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This month's question - "What is the simplest way to do a Section 17A Review?". An important aspect to this topic is understanding that Section 17A of the Local Government Act 2002 is a requirement for councils to look at how they deliver their services. Find out more in the video.... Useful links: - Project Management - 22 / 23 October- Collaborative Agile Procurement – 12 / 13 November- 2025 dates now confirmed! |
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End of year wrap-up - 12 / 2023 |
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Take a look for a quick wrap-up of this year's Question of the Month topics! Best wishes for a fabulous and safe holiday season. Useful links: |
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How can I make Section 17A reviews easier? 7 / 2023 |
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For those in the Council space…..we explain how to make Section 17A reviews less onerous. We’ve had a lot of experience with these and can run them faster and easier, without compromising their integrity. Relevant across the full range of council services…..and can be used for single or multiple services at once! Useful links: - Collaborative Agile Sourcing (Procurement) – 29/30 August Seats selling fast!!- Project Management - 20/21 September |
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How can I better deliver projects? 4 / 2023 |
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This topic is all about simplifying the management and delivery of your projects, by getting back to basics! By sticking to the basics you will avoid over-complicating the process and also relieve stress levels for everyone involved! As always, we're here to help! Useful links: - Project Management - 17 / 18 May- Collaborative Agile Sourcing (Procurement) – 14 / 15 June |
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How do I embed the workshop learnings? 1 / 2023 [One from the archives] |
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Happy 2023 to everyone! We've been looking back at the Archives and it was interesting to note that a lot of the QOMs we've answered over the past number of years are still current issues today. This one is about how to embed the learnings from our workshops.....have a look and let us know if we can be of any help. Useful links:- First workshop this year: Project Management - 22/23 February- Then Collaborative Agile Sourcing (Procurement) – 29/30 March |
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Why isn't price the best strategy to select a supplier? - 10/2022 |
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This months’ timely topic is regarding “where does price fit into how you choose suppliers?; why isn’t cost the best strategy to select a supplier?”. We hope our approach to selecting suppliers gives you food for thought and that you see that while price is extremely important, we deal with cost as part of the contract negotiations after we have chosen a preferred supplier - who we think is fit for purpose and the best fit for our clients. Then, we deal with price. Have a look at the video and see what you think…. Useful links:- Calendar of Events - for public workshops; 2023 dates now confirmed!- Inhouse workshop promo available till end of 2022 |
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How can I incorporate the New Paradigm of procurement into our processes? - 08/2022 |
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This month’s timely topic is about TIGL’s New Paradigm of Procurement….a lot of you would have heard us talking about this over the last few years. For those who haven’t - a quick sum-up is that 7 years ago we developed a New Paradigm for a fairer way of doing procurement, which delivers better results for everyone involved. The New Paradigm encourages all parties to be: Collaborative, Courteous and Considerate. Click on the video to learn how this can work for you……. Useful links:- Calendar of Events - for public workshops- Inhouse workshop promo available till end of 2022 |
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How long should a procurement process take? - 05/2022 |
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This month’s QOM is all about how long you should expect a procurement process to take. The simple answer is that if you’re efficient about it, it can be done within 4-8 weeks. The crucial aspect is that you need to decide what you want. Once you know that, then you can develop a strategy and a plan. Our approach is that we run a 2 stage ROI and RFP process in a relatively short timeframe. Check out the video for more info……. For those that missed out on attending one of our public workshops in Q1, check out our Calendar of Events page. And remember our Q1 promo for inhouse workshops has been extended to June! |
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Making Projects Less Stressful - 03/2022 |
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Our latest message is all about relieving stress...we were asked "How can I make projects and procurement less stressful?" We talk about a number of different tools, templates and ideas that can help with this. [NB: A reminder of our NY Promo special - note that this has been extended to end of June! Details can be found here.] |
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End of Year Wrap Up & QOM - 12/2021 |
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Another year gone! TIGL is wrapping up 2021 with a quick timely topic on Pre-RFP calls and the importance of these in the procurement process. We also mention the number of workshops being held next year, including our public workshop schedule and in-house training special which will kick off 2022. Have a wonderful Christmas break, and we'll see you in the New Year. Details of the New Year Promo can be found here. |
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What's in a Name? - 06/2021 |
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TIGL would love to have your feedback on whether you think our procurement Workshop needs a new title. Is procurement self-explanatory or does it need something a little more catchy? The winning name will receive two free seats to attend one of our upcoming public workshops. The details of these workshops can be found here. |
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Less Stress, More Success - 08/2018
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Less Stress, More Success - 08/2018 |
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Yes, but... - 05/2018 |
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Yes, but.... - 05/2018 |
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Performance Framework in Contracts - 02/2018 |
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Performance Framework in Contracts - 02/2018 |
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Doing Procurement Properly - 11/2017 |
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Doing Procurement Properly - 11/2017 |
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