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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 19 – You Must Have a Savings Target

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - June 11, 2024 23:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
When Procurement Professionals make quality procurement decisions it is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.  Having a savings target is another quality procurement decision.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 18 – Finding a Mentor

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - May 28, 2024 23:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
We all need help, we all need assistance as we move through life, finding a mentor will help you on this journey. 

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 17 – Who Decided Your Limitations

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - May 14, 2024 23:22 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Don’t let somebody set a limitation on what you want to achieve, take control of your life and break free of the imposed limitations.  Change is achievable!

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 16 – Setting up Strategic Partnerships

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - April 09, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David explains how establishing strategic partnerships will deliver to your company, the community and your customers.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 15 – Why Setting up a Procurement Strategy Works

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - March 26, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Set up a procurement strategy and deliver real tangible value to your organisation.  The key is leading with values and David will explain how.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 14- Business Acumen – What’s Stopping You

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - March 12, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Every morning you get a choice on how you attack the day, yes your excuses are real and valid but every man’s happiness is his own responsibility. 

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 13 – Process Maps are an Essential Tool

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - February 27, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David explains how establishing process maps can help you stabilise and grow your business.  Also, you will find out who does what and when.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 12 – Create Your Own Image

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - February 13, 2024 17:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Your image is an important component in working towards your goals,  and this includes your appearance, professionalism, enthusiasm and much more.  Learn to move through the times as your image changes.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 11- Business Acumen – Said but not acted upon

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - January 31, 2024 03:41 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David details what steps you can take when business acumen is not being displayed and how you can drive the business forward.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 10 – Now Is Your Time

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - July 11, 2023 07:32 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Now is your time!  It’s your time to shine, be a success, make a move, carve out a new direction, write the words and sing that song – now is your time.  Yes, this podcast is a call to action and your freedom lies in taking the first step.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 9 – Robotic Is Here Jump On Board.

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - June 27, 2023 06:59 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David explains how robotics is making a significant impact on all aspects of our lives and why you as a business you need to jump on board.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 8 – Explaining What Procurement Does

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - June 13, 2023 06:37 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David explain the commonly asked question “so what does Procurement do?”, yes it is much more then running tender, more than a good policy and more then negotiating with a supplier.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 7 – Yes You Should Join A Board

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - May 30, 2023 06:23 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Why should I join a Board and not get paid?  Great Questions, but an even better answer is Why Not?  Why Not I say.  Bring your life experiences, your professional experience and wisdom to lift a Board and company, you will be amazed at the enjoyment of doing so.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 6 – Negotiate with Confidence

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - May 16, 2023 13:05 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Take the step change you need to start negotiating with confidence.  Get the wins you are looking for and put yourself on new trajectory!  Negotiate with Confidence!

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 5 – Successful IT Procurement

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - May 02, 2023 12:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David will give you his top 10 tips for successful IT procurement.  Make the IT transformation project a success and to do that you’ll need to ensure you have a successful IT procurement process.  Go the 10!

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 4 – The Art of Listening

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - April 18, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Listening is such a vital skill across your personal and professional life.  Learn how David changed from being a “Jumper” to being considerate, focused and intent on listening to what is being said. 

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 3 – Changing Procurement Processes

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - April 03, 2023 09:57 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Change is constant and never ending, changing procurement processes needs a focused and determined approach.  In this episode you will learn why getting the foundations and basics right will set you on the right path.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 2 – Define Your Success

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - March 21, 2023 12:07 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David talks you through defining your success and why success is so important.  Getting the balance right will lay bare some real challenges that you’ll need to address but if you seek happiness you’ll find a way.  So, open the door to your success.

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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 1 – Plan Your Year – It pays big time!

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - March 07, 2023 11:55 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
It doesn’t matter when you start, just draw a line in the sand and start planning your year ahead.  You will see the benefits in your personal development, finances and achieving what’s important to you and at the end of the day isn’t that worth doing?

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 12 – Special Guest – Matt Patel from Malbek. How tech can transform procurement.

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - November 22, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this the third of the series with Matt Patel from Malbek, David and Matt talk through how technology is changing procurement and how Malbek is leading the way.  

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 9 – Special Guest – Matt Patel from Malbek. How to align Procurement with other business teams such as Legal for success.

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - October 11, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
David welcomes Matt Patel from Malbek and they detail how to align Procurement with other business teams and how this is being achieved with Malbek contract lifecycle management software.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 8 – Special Guest – Matt Patel from Malbek. The need for contract management for Procurement teams.

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - September 27, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David welcomes Matt Patel from Malbek, who are now rated as best in class for their contract lifecycle management software.  David and Matt talk through the need for contract management for procurement team and the true value Malbek is bringing.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 7 – Interview Preparation

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - July 19, 2022 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
David has helped doctors, directors, executives, bricklayers, scientist and may more with interview preparation.  In this episode he explains why “Wisdom” is the key to success and how to put it into practice.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 6 – Don’t Run it Scares the Troops

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - July 05, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David explores this classic saying and what it means to him and why it is still relevant today as it was in 1944.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 5 – Fraud and Procurement

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - June 07, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Another fraud event was detailed in the paper, it happens most weeks but there are activities and actions you can take to ensure procurement is correctly managed.  Find out how.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 4 – Why are Purchase Orders so Important

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - May 19, 2022 07:58 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David discusses why purchase orders are such a critical tool in your organisation and details the many benefits they bring.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 3 – Governance & Procurement in a Start Up

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - April 05, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
The statistics on Start Ups surviving are alarming, it is tough, really tough to make a success of a Start Up.  But, by “right sizing” good governance and procurement practices you will have established sound business practices which will put you on the right path for success.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 2 – When is the price too expense?

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - March 22, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode David details proven business processes that will support you in managing costs so you know when the price is too expensive.  So don’t get caught out, be proactive and make smart commercial decisions.

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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 1– Professional Development – Where are you going?

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - March 08, 2022 17:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
Welcome back to series 5 and episode 1, in the episode David talks through professional development and ask you where are you going?  David explains how his professional development turn his life around while also providing you with the tools and techniques to do the same.

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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 16 – Don’t Wait for Tomorrow

Procurement Talk With David Byrne - September 28, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 4 ratings
The clock is ticking don’t wait for tomorrow, in episode 15 David will inspire you to make the changes you need to make to achieve your goal and yes you need to start now.

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