Are Shortcuts Possible in Procurement?
Procurements can delay all activities of a programme, and with this being essential before a project can start, it is often vital to take shortcuts. Many organisations take control of the procurement process by time-boxing it. This means, giving specific deadlines for...What is the purpose of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?
An NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) is a signed agreement used by businesses to protect confidential information. It is a legally binding document and it can help protect against loss of business, revenue or reputation. It might be used as a formal agreement between two...Lesson from Brexit: Bringing finality to Negotiations
In 2018, Theresa May spoke about plans to leave the EU, even stating that Donald Trump advised her to sue them, rather than go into any kind of negotiations. According to information from the Institute of Government, the cost of Brexit has amounted to at least £400m,...Is Your Intermediary Delivering Results?
When it comes to recruitment, the intermediary (or agency) is often viewed in a negative way. Contractors often think about intermediaries as the person who takes a cut off their wages, without really delivering anything. In many cases, this seems to be true. These...How to Cultivate Trust in your External Business Relationships
It is almost always cheaper to maintain a collaborative relationship built on trust. For a service provider, this could mean: you have no one tasked to hide thingsyou have no one assigned to defend your organisation from rounds of questions from your customersyour...
