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Creator David Byrne (Talking Heads) and cast members Jaygee Macapugay, Jose Llana, and Conrad Ricamora talk about Here Lies Love. The rock musical—based on Byrne’s concept album about Imelda Marcos—immerses the audience in a dance-club atmosphere. Moderated by Michael Riedel.
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 19 – You Must Have a Savings Target
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 18 – Finding a Mentor
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We all need help, we all need assistance as we move through life, finding a mentor will help you on this journey.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 17 – Who Decided Your Limitations
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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!By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 16 – Setting up Strategic Partnerships
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In this episode David explains how establishing strategic partnerships will deliver to your company, the community and your customers.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 15 – Why Setting up a Procurement Strategy Works
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Set up a procurement strategy and deliver real tangible value to your organisation. The key is leading with values and David will explain how.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 14- Business Acumen – What’s Stopping You
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 13 – Process Maps are an Essential Tool
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 12 – Create Your Own Image
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 11- Business Acumen – Said but not acted upon
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 10 – Now Is Your Time
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 9 – Robotic Is Here Jump On Board.
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 8 – Explaining What Procurement Does
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 7 – Yes You Should Join A Board
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 6 – Negotiate with Confidence
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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!By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 5 – Successful IT Procurement
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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!By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 4 – The Art of Listening
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 3 – Changing Procurement Processes
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 2 – Define Your Success
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 6, Episode 1 – Plan Your Year – It pays big time!
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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?By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 12 – Special Guest – Matt Patel from Malbek. How tech can transform procurement.
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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.By David Byrne
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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.
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 8 – Special Guest – Matt Patel from Malbek. The need for contract management for Procurement teams.
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 7 – Interview Preparation
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 6 – Don’t Run it Scares the Troops
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 5 – Fraud and Procurement
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 4 – Why are Purchase Orders so Important
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In this episode David discusses why purchase orders are such a critical tool in your organisation and details the many benefits they bring.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 3 – Governance & Procurement in a Start Up
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 2 – When is the price too expense?
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 5, Episode 1– Professional Development – Where are you going?
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 16 – Don’t Wait for Tomorrow
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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.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 15 – Support Your Executive Team and Win
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In episode 15 David details how your support to the executive team means you both win, now and in the future.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 14 – Setting up a Contracts Register
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When something goes wrong you always reach for the contract to know your obligations and rights, in episode 14 David details how to establish and why a contracts register is a must in all organisation.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 13 – Featuring special guest Jodi Rowe from Promitheia Procurement.
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In episode 13 David talks with his special guest Jodi Rowe from Promitheia Procurement about their procurement advisory service.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 12 – Presenting with Confidence
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In episode 12 David provides the key techniques to presenting with confidence, set new habits on the road to excellence.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 11 – How to Win at Negotiations
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In episode 11 David will walk you through the negotiation triangle to give the techniques to set you on the right path to winning at negotiations.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 10 – Featuring special guest Jodi Rowe from Promitheia Procurement
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In episode 10 David talks with his special guest Jody Rowe from Promitheia Procurement about how they have establish a unique procurement template offering.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 9 – Develop Your Business Acumen
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In episode 9 David explains how to develop your business acumen and by doing so putting you on a pathway to more opportunities.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 8– A Number with Meaning
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In episode 8 David talks about the number 12 and how he uses this special number which we all will see at some time during your day to motivate and inspire real tangible benefits.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 7 – Featuring special guest Shan Haq from Transcepta
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In episode 7 David talks with his special guest Shan Haq from Transcepta on how their intelligent procure to pay platform is helping businesses thrive and deliver tangible benefits for its customers.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 6 – Handling Set Backs
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We all have set backs on a professional and personal level so spend some time listening on how to manage setbacks and then move forward again.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 5 – Top 10 Tips For IT Procurement
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If you looking to deliver your IT procurement on time and on budget, listen to my top ten tips on how to achieve it. It’s not rocket science, just practical steps that work.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 4 – Define Your Own Success
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Your success is about you, so if your looking to getting the balance right in your life on a personal and professional level I think it’s time you define your own success.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 3 – You Must Deliver!
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Don’t back away you must deliver, listen to how I explain the “TI” effect which delivers the responsibility and accountability you are looking for.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 2 – Fast-track Change For Your Procurement Function
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In this episode I discuss how get the best out of your procurement function fast.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 4, Episode 1 – Increase Your Opportunities
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Welcome back to series 4 and in this first episode I explain how to increase your opportunities so you are moving in the right direction. It’s time to get busy.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 3, Episode 15 – Documenting Requirements for a Tender
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Documenting requirements for a tender is a really important business function and today’s podcast will lead you through this process, so take the necessary time because if your rush the consequences are not palatable.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 3, Episode 14 – Learn to Listen
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In this episode I discuss why good listening is much more than being silent, good listening will reward you with wisdom, understanding and the ability to effectively make suggestions and hold a conversation.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 3, Episode 13 – Confidence and How to Get It!!
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In this episode I talk about the secret of confidence and focus on the positive steps to gaining it, having a good posture, building a strong greeting, avoiding negative people, practicing your smile and more.By David Byrne
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Procurement Talk - Series 3, Episode 12 – Don’t Let Your Limitations Define You
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Yes we all have limitations, but if you let your life be defined by these limitations then you really are wasting the precious gift of life. We all have the fear of failure, so after you are done thinking about it and do this quickly, go on get out there and have a crack.By David Byrne
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