Course

Everyone Communicates Few Connect

  • Date: 11/20/2024 - 12/13/2024
  • Instructor: Ms. Lourdes Coss, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, MPA
    Ms. Lourdes Coss, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, MPA
    — Phone: 312-927-3490
    Lourdes Coss, MPA, CPPO - is the author of “Procurement Methods: Effective Techniques;” a certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker, Teacher, and Trainer. She's also certified to train and consult on D.I.S.C. Personality Assessment Tool. Lourdes is an accomplished procurement professional with approximately 30 years of experience, 17 of which were leading procurement transformations in large organizations. Lourdes held Chief Procurement Officer and executive level positions in major public organizations, such as: City of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, Public Building Commission of Chicago, Cook County, and City of Houston; and is now working with Canon Solutions America as a subject matter expert for government. She continues to add value to public entities through consulting, training, and as an NIGP instructor. Lourdes led transformative changes in various agencies leading to savings in excess of $150 Million, higher personnel credentials; and transition to strategic/value add operations. She authored and implemented the procurement code for the City of Houston and participated in the development of and implemented the procurement code for Cook County. Achievements include: national awards for operational excellence, cost savings, 2016 Spirit of NIGP, and 2018 NIGP Integrity Award. Lourdes also held positions on various Boards, including NIGP. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico and received her MPA from Florida State University.
  • Level: Management
  • Format: Virtual Instructor-Led
  • Contact Hours: 6

This Mastermind series meets live virtually (1.5 hrs.) for 4 sessions (6 contact hours) and is for those individuals that want to learn how to truly connect with others when communicating.

According to Harvard Business Review: “The #1 criteria for advancement and promotion for professionals is an ability to communicate effectively.” People who connect with others have better relationships, experience less conflict, and get more things done than those who do not connect.

During this series, you learn and discuss five principles and corresponding practices that are foundational for understanding how to connect with people. Participants will engage in guided discussions and share ideas and reflections from own experiences.

Each participant will receive John Maxwell's signature book: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.

To ensure timely delivery of the book, please be sure to fill out the book mailing form linked in your registration confirmation email. 

Session Schedule:

  1. November 20   2 - 3:30 PM ET
  2. November 26   2 - 3:30 PM ET
  3. December 04   2 - 3:30 PM ET
  4. December 11   2 - 3:30 PM ET
Pricing:
PriceCostBeginsEnds
Everyone Communicates Few Connect (Member: Early)$240.00 09/21/2024
Everyone Communicates Few Connect (Member: Standard)$300.0009/22/202411/20/2024
Everyone Communicates Few Connect (Non-Member)$400.00 11/20/2024
Everyone Communicates Few Connect (Member: Early) $240.00
Everyone Communicates Few Connect (Non-Member) $400.00
(prices valid until Sep 21, 2024)
Spots available: 22

Objectives

  • Discuss the five foundational principles of connecting.
  • Demonstrate practices for connecting with others.
  • Practice the art of connecting your ideas persuasively to establish buy-in and attracting followers.

Intended Audience

This offering is targeted to individuals who meet or exceed the following professional demographics:  

  • Senior-level public procurement professionals and senior-level central warehouse professionals who already have an in-depth knowledge of public procurement and handle or manage high-level, complex procurements for their respective entities.   

  • Professionals who are employed by governing entities and special authorities (such as K-12 and higher education, publicly-owned utilities, transportation providers, and other publicly-funded or created entities) who direct procurement operations and establish procurement policies.

Miscellaneous

Payment Information

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  • Register by fax and download the print & fax form

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Methods of Payment Accepted: Check (make checks payable to NIGP), Purchase Orders (via print and fax form or online), and Credit Cards (Master Card, Visa, and American Express).

If paying by check, please make check payable to NIGP and send payment to:
NIGP, Attn: Seminar Registration
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Norfolk, VA 23510

Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Registration and payment must be received 24 hours prior to the course start date. After this time, registrations will be based on space availability.  A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee will be given for cancellations made in writing 31+ days prior to the seminar date by emailing RegistrationInfo@nigp.org. No refunds are given for cancellations received within 24 hours of the seminar start date. There are no refunds for no-shows. If the seminar is cancelled for any reason, NIGP's liability is limited to the registration fee only.  

Attendee substitutions within the same agency may be done at any time with email notification to NIGP. If attending via scholarship, please provide documentation verifying the scholarship issuer's name and contact information in lieu of payment information. 

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