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BONUS - After Hours
An additional segment that shares a behind the scenes discussion of this month’s segment with ideas around Mental Health Awareness that leads to opportunities of taking care of us and then being able to help others
This month's show features two key components: a continuation of the Risk topic through various segments, supplemented by bonus material on tariffs, and a second video offering an extensive discussion on improving the work environment.
Bonus Segment: Leadership Insights - This month's segment features Carrie Mathes, Chief Procurement Officer for Orange County, FL. The discussion centers around the work environment and different strategies procurement leaders can implement to improve theirs!
Hot Topics: “Stuff” happens every day. There are a range of risks we face in public procurement and if you are not aware of them, they can bite you when you least expect it. In this session, the Hot Topics teams break down some of the basic risks to reduce that risk of being blind-sided.
Good In Orange - In this segment, Stacy Gregg discusses audit risks related to p-card misuse and recent findings by an east coast university.
Tech Talk - Technology Risky Business Solutions for Public Entities
Deeper Dive—Making a Splash! - 2025 Readiness–Early Activities 2025 –Pt. 2: Join the "Deeper Dive—Making a Splash" second segment to explore activities aimed at enhancing mental wellness in 2025. Post in the Nsite Community's "Mental Wellness: Cultivating a Positive Mindset" to share tools and techniques. As an extension of the previous segment, Bobbie, Jody, and Stacy discuss the importance of self-care.
Memories - This segment captures two interviews from the 2025 Leadership Summit from two fantastic leaders. Their energy and leadership are contagious as they continue to pursue their passion to learn and give back to our profession. You will also hear what each leader learned and valuable information they gained from attending the Leadership Summit in Chicago.
Grimm Tales – My Rick Grimm Story: Several Interviews with colleagues, public procurement professionals, and friends featured this month on their stories of meeting and working with Rick and his impact on their careers.
Along with segments on this month’s theme, February’s show also introduces three new segments to Radio NIGP:
Segment descriptions for February include:
A new year brings new opportunities to make positive changes at work, setting the stage for smarter, more effective decisions in 2025.
In this episode, we'll dive into a wide range of topics designed to help you streamline processes and stay ahead: phasing out paper files, scheduling time to review your manual, enhancing training programs, strengthening client relationships, preparing for new laws, and adapting to political shifts with newly elected officials.
Tune in for practical tips and strategies to kickstart a successful year in public procurement:
This time of the year focuses on giving and reflecting on the spirit of generosity, selflessness, and bringing value to others—qualities central to the holiday's traditions. Public procurement professionals embody this characteristic daily by ensuring the responsible stewardship of public funds, delivering value to our communities, and fostering partnerships that benefit society. Just as Christmas encourages giving to enrich lives, procurement professionals give their expertise, creativity, and commitment to meet public needs and build a better future.
Moments w NIGP: Join Kirk Buffington and Chanda Carpenter, Director, Content Research & Development at NIGP, as they discuss NIGP Forum 2025. NIGP Forum 2025 is a month earlier this year, so be on the lookout for announcements regarding scholarships, early registration dates, and hotel space. And the 2025 Call for Presentations has been released with submissions due January 6, 2025.
Radio NIGP Staff
This month's show concludes the series of interviews with the winners for individual and chapter awards announced at Forum 2024, discusses the Leadership Summit coming in February 2025 in Chicago, and features segment and Radio NIGP staff giving thanks.
Award Interviews
Chapter Updates – Outstanding Chapter Awards:
Giving Thanks
Moments With NIGP - NIGP Chief Content Officer, Todd Slater, discusses the upcoming 2025 Leadership Summit in Chicago. This year's summit features exciting new initiatives, including new facilitators and the return of popular breakout sessions. One key focus area is change management, a crucial topic for leaders implementing new technologies.
This month's show continues to feature the winners for individual awards for procurement professionals announced at Forum 2024:
Interviews with award winners for the following NIGP awards:
Another special "We saw you on the radio" photos from Forum 2024.
This month's show continues to feature the winners for individual awards for procurement professionals announced at Forum 2024:
This month's show kicks of the first of four shows featuring the nominees and winners of NIGP's Individual Member Awards and Chapter Award winners to be announce at Forum 2024:
Extra special extra bonus after the show:
This is the second half of our pilot two-month broadcast and covers year-end spending.
Also included in this month’s show is an update on NIGP’s recent accreditation of the NIGP-CPP Certification:
This is our pilot 2-month (Part 1 May, Part 2 June) broadcast and covers year-end spending:
Hot Topics – The Team discusses the "problem" of spend or lose thinking. When is it legitimate? When is it just bad planning? How can we be the GPS and not the roadblock? Sometimes they may need that roadblock to know we won't always swoop in to save the day.
Moments with NIGP - Join Charles Taylor (NIGP Education Program Manager) to discuss all things FORUM. important takeaways include a reminder that early-bird registration will end on May 31, and NIGP will be hosting a free FORUM webinar on May 22nd. Learn more about what you can expect at FORUM.
Tech Talk/Construction Junction - While Capital projects may be exempt from year end spend rules, we still have to consider time limits on funding sources, changes in pricing since the budget was developed and the cost of redesign. Learn how Procurement, by getting involved early, can aid in getting the project done during any time limit restrictions.
Chapter Updates - A discussion with Sean Carroll, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, founder of A Posteriori LLC about using or losing funds from a Chapter standpoint, sharing thoughts on keeping reserves and any limitations around that, good Chapter policies surrounding funds, investing in your membership, and more.
Commentary - We know it is coming. The end of the year rush to spend is upon us. To assist our customers in understanding how best to help us help them, we need to first gain and share an understanding of what “end of the year” means to our entity. This helps everyone with planning and clarity of expectations. The key to success and less stress can be found in three things: Communication, Cooperation, and Collaboration.
NIGP’s online dictionary, https://www.nigp.org/dictionary-of-terms, defines contract management as “The overarching process that includes the functions of both contract formation and contract administration” (which is defined as “the functions that are performed after all parties have signed a contract. Typical contract administration activities are goal-oriented and are aimed at ensuring compliance with the contract terms and conditions while giving attention to the achievement of the stated output and outcome of the contract”).
The intention is that, with proper planning, a great solicitation will aways result in an effortless contract management/administration phase. Reality dictates otherwise and often contracts do go bad. The question is what do we do?
This month’s Radio NIGP show discusses contract mismanagement, how to help our end users, and how to mitigate a bad situation into a win-win outcome for all, with tips on how to help your contract administrator build a plan, how to become a trusted advisor on a topic you know nothing about, and how your attitude can affect the outcome.
Hot Topics: Discussion about mitigating contract risks by speaking with the PM before developing the solicitation document.
Construction Junction: An interview with Cynthia Hogue, Assistant Procurement Official with the City of Plano, TX, about the challenges of construction procurement gone wrong, calling in the bonds and how to mitigate this through detailed reference checks and early communication.
Chapter Updates: Delving into the challenges surrounding Conference Contracts, with Art Moore, IAPPO Chapter President, as highlighted by one case study. By examining the events that unfolded and the subsequent adjustments made, we can gain valuable insights into the evolution of contract practices within this domain.
Tech Talk: Julie Lumbard-Williams, Senior Buyer at the Johnson County Community College in Overland, KS, speaks to us about how technology procurements can go wrong and a great tip on how not to have them go wrong.
Way to Grow: What Do You tell Your mentee when their contract goes bad? Join us as NIGP Governing Board Chair, Carrie Mathes provides tips on who to contact when a contract goes bad and how to avoid the problem in the first place!
Deeper Dive: Lessons learned from our BAD contract experiences. During this segment we will share what went wrong, the outcome, what could have been done differently and lessons learned.
Legally Speaking: The ways a contract may terminate is discussed, comparing and contrasting termination for cause with termination for convenience and we touch upon the technical, political, and social aspects of terminating a contract.
Good in Orange: Using a 2011 report from Sarasota County Government as an example, Stacy discusses the implications of when good procurements go bad.
Other Topics:
Procurement on the Go: Carl Bonitto, Manager of Purchasing and Risk Management Services, Northumberland County, Ontario, is interviewed about being featured in an article in Supply Professional Magazine. Carl talks about transitioning from private sector supply chain to public procurement, the value of volunteering and building your network, and why procurement professionals love what we do - it is about community. (see article at https://issuu.com/iqbusinessmedia/docs/sp_feb_24_de )
Moments with NIGP: Interview with NIGP’s Charles Taylor about all things V-CON. Discussion includes dates, instructors, and session titles. Also includes a little bit of history, and how V-CON provides another distribution channel for our membership to access educational content.
After Hours: Barb Johnson and Lynda Allair provide pre and post certification test tips to remember when take certification exams. What should you do if you look at the first question and choke? Lynda has the solutions. Improve your outcome - watch this segment.
Commentary: How the “Three P’s” can help you when “contracts go bad.”
Moments with NIGP
Hot Topics
Chapter Updates
Interviews
Way to Grow
Legally Speaking
Commentary
This month’s show features seasoned professionals sharing their passion about loyalty, recruiting talent, retaining talent, while keeping their own careers in mind and reflecting on how our needs change over the years.... salary vs. job satisfaction vs. other intrinsic rewards.
Please note because of this month’s topic and its importance in our profession, there are longer, focused, group segments so enjoy the panel discussions.
Hot Topics - The team talks about being in control of your own destiny. If you feel stuck, you must ask yourself what really matters to you and why, and then push yourself out of your comfort zone. Sometimes the best place to grow is right where you are, and sometimes you have to move up. It is all about calculated risk. As for those recruiting top talent - do not be so concerned about where they have been or where they might go - focus on their current motivation and what they can add to your team in the time they are there.
Legally Speaking - A brief discussion about the job sector outlook versus the ongoing challenges faced by government agencies to hire and retain government procurement experts. While the national jobs and employment picture is positive, agencies continue to experience challenges on hiring due to job needs and job expectations in the available employee pool.
Chapter Updates brings you insights from Jennifer Steffan and Peggy Hoffman on recruiting and retaining those loyal to the profession to join our NIGP chapters and then seeing those best practices in practice during a discussion with Amber Yates, Past President of the Arkansas Chapter and Area 4 Chapter Ambassador. We also introduce a new Radio NIGP Staff member, Ginger Line!
Moments with NIGP - Discussion with Emily Brown, Cheryl Manke, and Cathy Patin, about the new Pro-D initiatives, including the 12-month calendar of training classes and the Concierge Program which helps members develop a professional development plan based on career objectives. The concierge service is also available to member agencies.
Procurement on the Go - Getting her start in procurement when she was just seventeen, Zulay Milan brings a rare perspective to what it is like to join the profession at such a young age. She both created and took advantage of countless opportunities to develop her skillsets and to work her way up. Mentors and great bosses helped, but those factors were also paired with determination and a desire to grow and make a difference. This passion is something she is also sharing with her team and the next generation of procurement professionals. Listen in to learn more about Zulay, her journey, and the path she is creating for so many others to advance and develop as well.
Visionary Views - Mike Bevis explains his reasons for volunteering and how volunteering has built his network, provided the opportunity to engage with potential new employees and employers, and the satisfaction and fun he gets from it.
Commentary - Recruiting and retaining talent in our organizations is based on the culture and environment we create in the workplace. This broadcasts challenges you to answer one simple question: What are YOU doing to make that ideal office culture a reality in your organization? Be the difference maker that your organization needs.
Deeper Dive - We will discuss loyalty to the profession: recruiting and retaining professionals. Colleagues from Radio NIGP share their insight and perspectives. We discuss the importance of finding the right fit for the position, conducting research on prospective employers and ways of identifying talent from a variety of different angles, negotiations and much more! So, be sure to join us for plenty of passionate and authentic discussions on this timely topic.
Join us as we explore issues such as - what defines loyalty to the procurement profession? How does that differ from loyalty to your organization, staff, or leadership/boss? Does loyalty to the profession help you make the right choices/decisions?
While we may experience change in our employer, office, or staff, our loyalty to the procurement profession serves as a steady, guiding beacon. Watch as our staff shares many perspectives; practical, legal, ethical, procurement leadership and mentorship.
This Broadcast also includes NIGP's sneak peek into the Ai in Procurement Headliner, all things Forum 2024 in Charlotte NC, a preview of the upcoming RFP Learning Lab Series, and an After Hours discussion on the value of volunteering as part of our loyalty to the profession.
Welcome: Explore what it means to be loyal to the profession, and why figuring out where your loyalty lies should matter.
Hot Topics: Talk about reasons we may stay (even when life isn't perfect) or reasons we may leave a position. We explore why the grass isn't always greener on the other side, and we talk about what has motivated us to move on, and what might motivate us to move on in the future.
Deeper Dive: We will discuss Loyalty to the Profession share perspectives on the characteristics of an organization that creates employee loyalty AND discuss how to incorporate your core values into your profession.
Way to Grow: How a Mentor responds when a Mentee asks for advice in dealing with an unethical situation.
Tech Talk: The upcoming headliner series: Harnessing Ai in Public Procurement, what this session will cover, leadership's role in Ai, and the use of Ai to mitigate risks and the pitfalls.
Moments with NIGP:
Good in Orange: Discusses the responsibility that procurement officers have to be gatekeepers of procurement ethics for their entities.
Procurement Professionals on the Go: Catch up with NIGP Governing Board member Molly McLoughlin as she shares her perspective on the importance of staying on-the-move, bringing others along for the journey, and the future of the profession.
Legally Speaking: Law and ethics require distinct things from procurement professionals. Listen in on a discussion differentiating these requirements and proposing what loyalty to the public procurement profession truly asks of us.
Radio NIGP turn the attention on those who’ve made an impact on the public procurement profession including interviews with the following on their favorite professional accomplishments and advice for those looking to grow in the industry:
The spotlight also shines on the new NIGP Chapter Ambassadors, a special holiday commentary, the latest news and happenings with NIGP, and a post credit scene extra.
How often do we find ourselves glued to our screens, answering work emails long after office hours? Or sacrificing precious family time due to pressing work deadlines? Striking a balance between our professional and personal lives is not just a luxury but a necessity for our overall well-being and happiness.
Radio NIGP explores the value of creating boundaries – those invisible lines that define where your work life ends and your personal life begins. We will delve into why setting these boundaries is not only beneficial for your mental and physical health but also essential for enhancing your productivity and creativity at work.
Hot Topics - Tips for busy people on setting better boundaries and being more productive.
Tech Talk - Using technology to set calendar boundaries to allow for time for innovative and inspirational thought or focus time.
Moments with NIGP - Interview with Emily Moses, Publications and Content Curation Manager, about the recently completed Workforce Competency Study. The study looks at identifying and mapping the continuing education needs of NIGP's members.
Deeper Dive - How to set boundaries to be more productive in and out of the office! We will highlight some successes and challenges with establishing boundaries in and out of the office. We will discuss strategies developed by an agency in Virginia that continue to be effective today!
Chapter Updates - contemplates boundaries the chapter volunteer needs to consider but also looks at the boundaries the chapter leadership needs to set for successful engagement with chapter volunteers.
Procurement on the Go – (NEW FEATURE) Guest appearances from those in the procurement profession with their view and comments on the topic of the month. Stephanie Dion, Procurement Manager with Canoe Procurement Group of Canada, discusses the importance of setting boundaries when attending events in person to be present and effective.
Construction Junction - The boundaries of control using different construction delivery methods and the separation of responsibilities after contract award.
Way to Grow - Using mentors to help mentees set individual boundaries.
Commentary – Giving thanks with NIGP’s Rick Grimm to members, remembering major milestones in 2023, and looking forward to the year ahead
After Hours – The entire staff continues the earlier Hot Topics conversation and addresses Creating a Culture of Respecting Cord Cutting
Hot Topics – An interview with Art Moore, the most recent Ella Pierce Diversity and Inclusion Award recipient, who discusses his work with the Illinois Equity and Inclusion Initiatives. In this session we hear about how the State is proactively training staff to identify and resolve barriers to competition. Art shares "why we should care" and how we can take ownership of our role in providing opportunities.
Legally Speaking - A brief discussion of the legal case City of Richmond vs. J.A. Croson in which the United States Supreme Court held that the minority set-aside program of Richmond, Virginia, which gave preference to minority business enterprises in the awarding of municipal contracts, was unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause, and why the findings are still relevant to agencies deciding to implement an MBE or other types of DEI program.
Construction Junction - In this segment we cover the use of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in Federal Funded Construction Projects and Procurement's Role
Deeper Dive - Supplier Diversity and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs---past, present and future!
Way To Grow - Growing a DEI Program at Your Agency
Moments with NIGP - Discussion with Todd Slater, Chief Content Officer, NIGP, about the Leadership Summit coming up in February 2024.
After Hours - Radio NIGP staff continue the discussion on D.E.I. focusing on exploring our supplier diversity plan and programs and how that benefits our communities and the effect on employee sustainability.
The dictionary defines an “aha moment” as “a moment of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition, or comprehension.”
For the over 2,500 attendees of NIGP’s 2023 Forum, there were plenty of “aha moments” for seasoned public procurement professionals, first time attendees, as well as suppliers.
Also featured in today’s show are interviews with additional award winners:
As an added bonus, the Radio NIGP team and "After Hours" where the team discusses their live appearance before an audience at Forum.
The RadioNIGP team speak with the winners of NIGP's top Awards for 2023 as well as the finalists for the Manager of the Year Award and the Procurement Specialist of the Year Awards.
Join us for an engaging discussion as the Radio NIGP staff dive into the world of leadership and the challenges that come with extra responsibilities. Leadership is not just about a title or position; it's about inspiring others, making tough decisions, and going the extra mile. We will explore the qualities that define exceptional leaders and how they navigate the complexities of their roles. You will gain valuable insights, tips, and strategies to enhance your leadership skills and excel in those "extra duties as assigned" situations. Do not miss out on the chance to elevate your leadership game and discover the potential within you!
The staff of Radio NIGP takes on your top questions posted on NIGP’s Purchissues. With over 600 years of procurement experience, staff shares their experiences and advice on the following:
Bonus:
Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May in the United States and is highlighted in the media and local events. It is also highlighted this May by Radio NIGP.
Procurement is fun but not easy at times. As such, awareness of your wellbeing is important. This month’s show addresses topics that include improving your own work situation, moving/sharing responsibilities strategically, change or transformation, training and letting go, and vacation planning.
This month’s show discusses the various struggles with losing momentum and gains during COVID, from Emergency to Permanency (such as virtual/online bid openings, remote working) and how public procurement professionals have adapted.
And a brand-new segment debuts this month:
Construction Junction: Changes made during COVID with construction and how they were received. Also, lessons learned from a Construction student on doing site visits virtually.
Stories of the impact public procurement has on topics that include:
Also this month’s regular segments:
Also, a special “Procurement On” welcome from NIGP CEO Rick Grimm and an After Hours special at the end of this month’s show.
Traditionally, the month of March celebrates the public procurement profession. To help you prepare properly, the Radio NIGP staff has a few suggestions:
In addition, you can enjoy regular segments featuring:
PLUS, two new segments:
Starting the new year with new employees, Radio NIGP has some great tips to help out with Onboarding New Employees:
Other Features:
Clause: a distinct article, stipulation, or proviso in a formal document
A clause is a section or subsection written into a contract, which may contain one or more provisions within it, of which, stipulates a condition or requirement. Clauses define the rights and obligations each party has under the agreement and fall into three general categories: enforcement, interpretation, and execution clause.
As public procurement officials, it’s important to understand not only the meaning and the purpose behind the clauses but also how to use them properly in our documents.
The staff of Radio NIGP has come up with a list of their favorite clauses and explores the meaning, purpose, and the benefits of the proper application of each:
“My Favorite Clause” from the Radio NIGP staff:
Stocking Stuffer: stick around for a special bonus from some of the Governing Board’s little helpers!
Whether you’re new to procurement or a seasoned practitioner, we’ve got insightful tips and advice to guide your career forward.
Highlights from this month's radio segment include:
Hot Topics
New to procurement or a seasoned practitioner? What is it that you don’t know? How will you create a pathway to advance your career? In this session we interview Cheral Manke and learn about NIGP’s new Concierge program which is designed to help guide your career journey.
Visionary Views
An interview with Jody Jacoby who speaks about the importance of hiring the right staff, in the right roles. How it is so important to empower staff, training them and connecting them with others in the profession to help them grow in their careers.
Tech Talk
The Tech Talk team discuss the valuable resources that NIGP provides to those new to procurement or technology procurement. Sit back and take notes to improve your technology procurement skills.
Legally Speaking
The team discusses the importance of understanding enabling legislation as well as insights into the Model Procurement Code (MPC)
Chapter Updates
NIGP website resources for those new to the profession and an interview with Fareshta Touhami and Ronni Levine about the new NIGP Chapter websites.
Way to Grow
An interview with Mentee, Gina Klug to discuss NIGP's Mentorship Platform called “Together.”
Moments with NIGP
Anna Spindler, Vice President, Procurement, Western Governors University, discusses their application for the Agency Advancement Award and the 2022 receipt of the award.
For the past 18 years, October has been declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month and focuses on helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data increase. This month’s theme is 'See Yourself in Cyber: Together we make it Safer', focusing on the ‘people’ part of cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help spread awareness. Considering there are around 2,200 cyberattacks per day, that could equate to more than 800,000 people being hacked per year, getting information on preventing cyberattacks is extremely important more than ever.
Hundreds of public procurement professionals gathered recently in Boston, MA for the 2022 NIGP Forum.
From the perspective of many first-time attendees, they were asked in this month’s show what was your “aha” moment at Forum, what did you take away from the plenary speakers and sessions, and how do you benefit in your role by attending?
Radio NIGP continues to place the spotlight on the best of the best in Public Procurement with additional interviews of this year's NIGP Award Recipients:
NIGP staff and management also weigh in on the impact of Forum on our profession.
Finally, stick around for the first-time ever post-credit scenes!
As the unsung heroes of procurement, we aren’t used to being recognized for what we do.
Today we place the spotlight on the best of the best in Public Procurement with interviews of this year's NIGP Award Recipients.
Interviews with the recipients for the Ella Pierce Diversity and Inclusion Award (Clarissa Clark), Procurement Manager of the Year Award, and the Procurement Specialist of the Year Award will be featured in the September Radio NIGP show!
This month, Radio NIGP focuses on supplier relationships and how we build collaborative environments while maintaining procurement integrity.
Hot Topics – “Supplier Relationships - Not Just an Arm’s Length Issue.”
Chapter Updates - Developing supplier relationships through chapter events.
Deeper Dive (NEW SEGMENT) - Bobbie Tolston speaks with instructor and content creator Barbara Johnson and Supplier and Master's Certificate for Suppliers designee Dr. Kim Abrego about NIGP's educational offerings for the supplier community.
Tech Talk - This month’s discussion includes: tips on hiring vendors as subject matter experts, case law surrounding hiring vendors as subject matter experts, and suggestions for having protocol in place so that vendors and procurement agents can have a clear policy around their relationships.
Legally Speaking - Explores our relationship with our Suppliers: the difference between ethics and the law; while collaborating with our suppliers we have to remember that perception is reality; and gifts and trade shows - what’s the right thing to do.
Way to Grow - Newest NIGP Business Council Member, Becca Blazak, discusses why her firm Joined the NIGP Business Council
Visionary Views - An interview with Carl Bonitto about NIGP volunteering, mentorship, networking, Forum value, certification, supply chain issue resources, training internal clients, potential webinar use and development, and C-suite engagement.
Not Good in Orange - How the CEO of an electric company was sentenced to prison because the progress of a construction project was misrepresented to the SC legislature.
Commentary - If you ever feel like you are caught in a game of tug of war with your suppliers, tune in to recognize the importance of joining forces and pulling together to find ways to make a project work in spite of uncertainties in today’s market. Spoiler alert: it is all in the communication, collaboration, and creative thinking!
The topic for this month centers around improving the effectiveness of our relationships and decision-making support. As Public Procurement Professionals, supplier and stakeholders support is critical to the service delivery that we provide for our customers. We’ll share some tips and tools that will help you become more effective by refreshing your relationships.
Hot Topic - Internal Relationships and the hard ten percent
Legally Speaking – Key perspectives on establishing or improving your working relationship with legal. Do we share the same view about fundamental responsibilities? Two new contributors join the team as they unpack some considerations when working with counsel.
Chapter Updates – An interview with Jennifer Steffan, Chapter Relations Manager for NIGP
Way To Grow – How NIGP Mentorships can develop and grow personal and professional relationships
Procurement Pioneers - An interview with the 2008 NIGP Albert H. Hall Memorial Award Recipient, E. Ray (Ray) Burnett
Because I Don’t Look Good in Orange - An embezzlement case involving two procurement officers at Coahoma Community College and why there should be multi-level checks in place to prevent p-card fraud
Commentary - Building relationships with our stakeholders including our end users and our suppliers is critical to the success of any project. How those relationships are built can take several different forms, but networking is an excellent tool to help grow and develop your personal and professional relationships. In this segment we will explore times when who you know helps what you know, and relationships always matter.
This month's segment focuses on the Forum experience. Hear what your colleagues have to say about Forum - the memories they share, the advice they offer and the support that's shared by all. It's where procurement professionals come together to connect, learn new innovative ways to perform tasks and grow personally as well as professionally.
Whether you are planning to attend in-person or virtually you can expect a unique and unforgettable conference that's designed around you. Here are highlights from Radio NIGP:
A Day in the Life of a Forum Attendee: We discuss how we create our schedules; our favorite part of Forum; and how we visit the trade show.
Moments with NIGP - An interview with Carrie Winter, NIGP Director of Events on what you can expect in Boston and virtually.
Legally Speaking: A preview of upcoming Forum sessions that have a particular legal slant and offer useful, compelling content.
Visionary Views – An interview with Kara Daniel, NIGP Chapter Ambassador and Manager I – Purchasing with the School District of Springfield R-12 (Missouri). Kara provides a roadmap from Local to National NIGP and speaks about the journey from being a member to officer with MAPP, a volunteer with NIGP, and how Forum enhanced her leadership with MAPP - a full circle moment.
Way to Grow - A special panel discussion on what advice you would give to your mentee regarding the benefits of attending Forum. Panel discussion members include:
Tech Talk – Discusses the Technology and Innovation track offered at Forum
Chapter Updates - Seven chapters provide input on how they promote participation at Forum for their members
Good in Orange - Forum behavior and how attendees should think about the ethical implications of their after-hour actions.
Many professional industries have experienced a mass exodus from the workforce since the pandemic. This exodus has caused a knowledge gap within many public procurement agencies. Join us as we provide our listeners with tips and tools for filing those vacancies. The broadcast also features the Word of the Day, updates from NIGP Chapters, and this month's commentary.
It’s the one-year anniversary of Radio NIGP and we’re celebrating Procurement!
The show kicks off with a greeting from NIGP CEO Rick Grimm followed by great information in this month’s segments:
No one likes to hear “No” especially from the Purchasing Office. Radio NIGP takes a hard look at how you can soften the 'No' and still achieve your entity's goals. In our profession, we have to help stakeholders understand the potential outcomes of their decisions which is not always what they want to hear.
As we start a new year, we often think about things we would like to change or renew. If you are looking for some new ideas about things to renew, our friends at Radio NIGP have lots of suggestions:
As a bonus, in our Stocking Stuffer video, you’ll meet the Radio NIGP staff, view the interview with the Jack Pitzer and receive a Legally Speaking-approved greeting.
For this month’s show, legends from the world of procurement are interviewed and asked about changes they’ve seen in procurement over the years, lessons learned (including what you wish you knew when you started), and if they could do it all over again would they.
Procurement Pioneers include recipients of the Albert H. Hall Memorial Award, Anne Deatherage Meritorious Service Award, and the Distinguished Service Award, former National and Chapter NIGP Presidents, Master Instructors, NIGP Leap textbook authors, columnists, and NIGP chapter founders:
The show is book-ended with season greetings in the Word of the Day and concludes with a commentary on gratitude.
Word of the Day
Many procurement professionals face emergency situations on a regular basis. Unfortunately, emergencies occur during the everyday functions of the procurement department. The way emergencies are handled will vary from entity to entity. Based on the process used by the entity to handle the emergency, we discuss during this segment, “what happens after the emergency is over”?
Hot Topics
Legally Speaking
Commentary
Way to Grow
Visionary Views
In this month’s show, Radio NIGP addresses what steps public procurement professionals can take when facing price adjustment requests from suppliers when market prices for goods are extremely volatile and unpredictable.
Here's what waiting for you this month:
And don't forget watch for some "Things That Make You Go Hmm" in this month's Commentary.
Here's what waiting for you this month:
In this month’s show, Radio NIGP addresses the transition back to the office by looking at how working people manage time spent at and outside of work. We also get a preview of NIGP’s Leadership Summit and two new segments are coming your way!
Here's what waiting for you this month:
NIGP Virtual Forum can only mean one thing - an expanded Forum addition for this month's Radio NIGP show.
Here's what waiting for you this month:
What can we expect? What are the various perspectives? What kind of support can we provide? How does this topic resonate with you and your entity?
Topics covered include:
"Resilience” and it's meaning based on experiences, specifically during the past year with COVID19.
Topics covered include:
Procurement's creativity in performing their role during this past year under COVID.
Topics covered include: