7FEB10_Newsletter-NAPM - NIGP.pdf

The document covers various topics including business leadership, procurement, and ethics. It emphasizes the importance of effective leadership principles in the business community and the need for training in developing leaders. A case study on a bid scandal at the City of San Jose involving the procurement of an IT system for a new city hall is highlighted, pointing out issues with the selection process and the involvement of Cisco. Insights on creating contracts and an ethics review story about leadership and service are also included.