Courses in Harpenden

...selection of those working with children and vulnerable adults. Format This one-day course is centred around formal presentations from the expert trainer...

...(either as a professional or not). Practical suggestions on how to approach de-cluttering and what you need to do it. Suggestions for improved storage...

...Purchasing and procurement specialists (particularly those new to the role) This is an ideal programme for all those whose role, and future career development...

...managers and engineers * Purchasing and procurement specialists Commercial risk management Overview A highly practical programme, with a strong emphasis on practical exercises...

...Suitable for: All staff who need a full understanding of contract law, including: Contracts and commercial staff, including bid teams. Procurement staff at all levels...

...to take into account such factors as industry sector (eg, construction contracts are very different from consumer contracts), use of standard forms...

...Monitoring and reviews Proactive subcontract management Back-to-back flow down of main contract terms and conditions and rights over ability to assign...

...long-term or short-term Individual questionnaire identifying each delegate's default negotiation style Good house-keeping Power of attorney / establishing...

...Formerly an in-house lawyer with George Wimpey plc and before that with Costain Group plc, he has extensive hands-on experience of the practical problems...

...a greater degree of financial understanding and confidence. Training objectives The objectives of this course are to: Provide an overview of the business...

...known companies in the world, including IBM, Norwich Union, Mercedes Benz, Nokia, Shell, Tesco and BUPA. His practical experience encompasses the entire procurement field...

...The expert trainer Eric is a highly experienced and very popular management consultant, trainer and business coach specialising in procurement...

...if necessary Reviewing an invitation to tender / Request for quotation (ITT/RFQ): Issues log / Dependency log Risk assessment: Risk register Cost build-up...

...Define the key steps involved in creating effective specifications. Demonstrate methods for assisting in defining requirements. Provide tools and techniques...

...the true potential Harnessing supplier resources Gaining competitive advantage from suppliers Creating and sustaining partnerships that deliver tangible...

...although the learning would be significantly diminished without the exercises. Special features One of the benefits of a tailor-made programme is that we can build the programme...

...and systemic approach of exercises and working sessions, within a short period of time, in the review of, and response to, a complex live tender...

...By nature an innovator, Jim has built a team of able professionals who share his vision and keep his consultancy practice at the leading edge in each...

...two-day course uses a mixture of formal tutor inputs, practical exercises, case studies, specialist tools and tutor-facilitated discussion. The expert...

...the course notes have been prepared as a real aid to inform, containing many checklists and example forms to assist participants in their workplace...