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As a relatively small company, we have struggled to adapt to the rapid changes in the post-COVID-19 market. Meeting demand on narrow timelines has turned out to be an almost impossible feat. With the pandemic forcing so many companies to make unforeseen purchases, can contracts be put out by private tender without following a tender procedure?
I have noticed that many businesses, including my own, struggled with ongoing tendering procedures when COVID-19 first broke out. How can I make sure my tendering process is not disrupted by crises in the future?
COVID-19 changed a lot of our processes and not always for the better. What are the key metrics (KPIs) to evaluate procurement performance fairly in this new structure?
As a result of remote working, I find myself having to outsource development projects that were usually done on-site and manage teams in different time zones. This is new territory for me and I would like to know what the most effective approach would be?
I run a small company that really felt the impact of the crisis. When it came time to decide what field to focus our time and resources on I was at a loss and I believe I made a few missteps. What should be my financial priority during a crisis?
What is the best way to improve my small business’ tolerance to financial risk?
My company plans investment strategies at the beginning of every quarter to ensure that we are on track to meeting our financial goals and that every arm is receiving the resources it needs. After the pandemic, the market seems more volatile than ever. In light of this, do we need to adjust our investment strategy or stick it out and stay on track with our goals?
Is PM enough to manage my organisation’s projects or do I need a PPM system?
Are the P3O and P3M3 assessment tools good baselines to evaluate a new PMO function?
As a relatively small company, we have struggled to adapt to the rapid changes in the post-COVID-19 market. Meeting demand on narrow timelines has turned out to be an almost impossible feat. With the pandemic forcing so many companies to make unforeseen purchases, can contracts be put out by private tender without following a tender procedure?
As a result of remote working, I find myself having to outsource development projects that were usually done on-site and manage teams in different time zones. This is new territory for me and I would like to know what the most effective approach would be?
My company plans investment strategies at the beginning of every quarter to ensure that we are on track to meeting our financial goals and that every arm is receiving the resources it needs. After the pandemic, the market seems more volatile than ever. In light of this, do we need to adjust our investment strategy or stick it out and stay on track with our goals?
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