PASA Connect CPO Round Table-Brisbane 14.02.18
At this first 2018 CPO Round table meeting introduction’s and company overview’s were outlined by new PASA Connect members.
This was followed by Nigel Wardropper-PASA, detailing new Round Table topic areas for the year ahead, as well as Virtual Round-tables being introduced for certain meetings.
He also mentioned the opportunity for CPO’s or 2ic’s to be Mentors for specific future sessions.
Members then conducted a discussion around Formal Procurement training that is currently available followed by Michael Harkin outlining and steering a conversation on Procurement as a Profession and the idea of developing a graduate programme.
Lastly members highlighted what their three biggest priorities for 2018 will be followed by Kylie from Endeavour offering to share a list of their social procurement opportunities on offer.
Participants:
Hannah Bodilly-BOQ
Stephen Kehoe-Queensland Rail
Greg Smyth-University of Queensland
Michael Harkin-SEQ Water
Kylie Christie-Endeavour Foundation
Luke Fisher- JBS (Guest)
Ian Hay- Churches of Christ
Nigel Wardropper & Asta Kins- PASA