Modern Slavery Action – What is being done (Part2)

Written by Brett Lyndon, General Manager Training Pro Leaders Academy, a leading trainer in procurement and ethical behaviour. In its COMMONWEALTH MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT 2019 –20  “The (Australian) Government recognises that responding to modern slavery risks in operations and supply [...]

The shame of Modern Slavery – What is the relevance (Part 1)

Written by Brett Lyndon, General Manager Training Pro Leaders Academy, a leading trainer in procurement and ethical behaviour. The Pro Forum held an event recently  discussing Prioritising the Eradication of Modern Slavery . Following that event, I was asked how [...]

Procurement or purchasing fraud doesn’t just hurt the bottom line – it damages reputations.

Written by Donna Kirk, General Manager Business Pro Leaders Academy. Whether it’s a person, a business or government department, when fraud is exposed, the repercussions are real and serious. Despite process, policy and legislation it still happens – simply because [...]

Are purpose-led tenders the way of the future?

Written by: Donna Kirk – Pro Leaders Academy Pty Ltd   Evaluating tenders is what leads to a contract in government.  Developing the tender requirements prior to determining the tender criteria is more important as it sets the expectations of [...]

2022-02-21T12:56:31+10:00January 28, 2021|Acquisitions, Financial|0 Comments

Public Procurement from a global standpoint

Written by: Donna Kirk – Pro Leaders Academy Pty Ltd   In 2015 the United Nations formulated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States, of which Australia is a [...]

The importance of lessons learned and audits

Written by: Brett Lyndon – Pro Leaders Academy Pty Ltd   A recent Australian National Auditors Office (ANAO) audit of Western Sydney Airport Company (WSA Co) a wholly owned Australian Government Business Enterprise (GBE), and therefore subject to operating under [...]

Clarity around Transparency

Written by: Donna Kirk – Pro Leaders Academy Pty Ltd   As a project or procurement manager working with funds that are tax or ratepayer derived, you have specific accountability that are bounded by procurement rules. This accountability is legislated [...]

Anti-corruption: Why Australia is out of the top 10

Written by: Donna Kirk – Pro Leaders Academy Pty Ltd   Anti-corruption, how knowing the basics can help every project manager avoid being challenged. Since 1995, countries around the world have been assessed and surveyed on financial and judicial practices [...]

2022-02-21T12:57:15+10:00February 5, 2020|Financial, Governments, Legal|0 Comments

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