Presented in partnership with Ikaso Consulting

Ready to sharpen your procurement toolkit? This dynamic, two-part workshop combines big-picture strategy with hands-on practice — giving you both the framework and the reps to put it to work as soon as you’re back at your desk.

Part 1: General Session — Building Your Procurement Playbook

Kick things off with a fast-paced session where you’ll learn how to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy and workplan, then translate that plan into confident, effective execution. Whether you’re refining your current approach or building one from scratch, you’ll walk away with a practical framework you can apply immediately to your own projects.

Part 2: Interactive Breakout Session — Learn by Doing

No lectures here — just real case studies and hands-on collaboration with your peers. This single interactive session is offered at two levels of learning — beginner and intermediate — so you can choose the depth that best matches your experience:

• Beginner Level — Perfect for those newer to procurement or looking to build a strong foundation.
• Intermediate Level — Designed for professionals ready to deepen their skills and tackle more complex scenarios.

At either level, you’ll work through a combination of:

• Workplan Development — Structure timelines, milestones, and resources for procurement success
• Scope of Work / Outline Development — Craft clear, actionable documents that set projects up to succeed
• Performance Metrics & KPI Development — Define the right measures to track vendor and project performance

Why Attend?

You’ll leave this workshop with more than notes — you’ll leave with tools you can use. Work through real-world case studies alongside fellow procurement professionals, ask questions in a smaller-group setting, and gain the confidence to apply what you’ve learned the moment you’re back on the job. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this workshop meets you where you are — and helps you get where you’re going.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for anyone who owns or touches procurement within their organization — whether that’s your full-time role or one piece of a broader job. It’s a strong fit for:

• Procurement, purchasing, or contracts staff responsible for sourcing, vendor selection, or contract management
• Project or program managers who are regularly asked what to buy and how to buy it
• Vendor/contract managers overseeing supplier performance and relationships
• IT directors and other department leads who manage procurement for their teams but don’t do it full-time
• Anyone newer to procurement looking to build a solid foundation, or experienced professionals ready to sharpen their strategy and tackle more complex scenarios

Whether procurement is your title or just part of your job description, if you’re involved in planning, buying, or managing vendor relationships, this workshop has a track for you.

Presented in partnership with David Walker, EdD, The Leadership Referee

Great leadership isn’t about the title on your door — it’s about how you show up when it matters most. This interactive workshop helps leaders move beyond relying on position and instead build the presence, communication skills, and decision-making ability required to lead effectively in complex, high-pressure environments.

Through real-world scenarios and guided reflection, you’ll strengthen how you show up under pressure, communicate with clarity, and build genuine trust within your team — skills that translate immediately from the workshop floor to your workplace.

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

1. Lead with presence, not just position — strengthening trust and influence within your team
2. Communicate with clarity and confidence under pressure to reduce misunderstandings and improve team alignment
3. Make sound, timely decisions in high-stakes situations using practical leadership frameworks
4. Apply emotional intelligence to navigate challenges, conflict, and team dynamics more effectively

You’ll leave this workshop with more than notes — you’ll leave with tools you can use. Work through real-world case studies alongside fellow procurement professionals, ask questions in a smaller-group setting, and gain the confidence to apply what you’ve learned the moment you’re back on the job. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this workshop meets you where you are — and helps you get where you’re going.

This Is a Working Session — Not a Lecture

You’ll be actively engaged throughout, through:

• Real-world leadership scenarios where you practice communication and decision-making in the moment
• Small group discussions and breakout exercises to apply concepts immediately
• Guided reflection moments that connect the material directly to your current leadership role
• Facilitated coaching moments, working directly with participants to reinforce learning in real time

What You’ll Take Home

Every participant leaves with more than notes — you’ll leave with tools that keep working long after the session ends:

• A Leadership Development Workbook to guide reflection, capture insights, and support continued growth
• A Personal Leadership Action Plan you can implement immediately
• Practical tools and frameworks you can use with your team right away

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for leaders at every stage — from those newly stepping into a leadership role to seasoned executives looking to sharpen their edge. It’s a strong fit for:

• New or emerging leaders who want to build presence and confidence beyond their title
• Experienced managers and executives navigating high-pressure decisions, conflict, or complex team dynamics
• Leaders who want to strengthen how they communicate under pressure and improve alignment within their teams
• Anyone ready to move from a working session to build real leadership skills through practice, reflection, and coaching

Whether you’re a new leader finding your footing or a seasoned one looking to sharpen your edge, this session will meet you there and push you further, challenging you to lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact — starting the moment you walk out the door.