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SUMMARY:Public Service Strategy Series: The Future Is Digital - Delivering Public Value While Safeguarding Records and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:This will be the first in a series of focused early-morning briefings for public & civil service leaders\, exploring the forces shaping how government works\, from policy and service delivery to workforce and systems change. \n\nBrought to you by Public Affairs Ireland (PAI)\, the trusted provider of strategic learning and development training solutions for the Civil Service and Public Sector since 2002. Our series of Public Service Strategy briefings will take place from the beautiful Bewley’s Café on Grafton Street\, these sessions offer fresh insight\, hot coffee\, and breakfast pastries and all before the workday begins. \nEach event has been developed in alignment with the priorities of our dedicated public sector clients\, ensuring content that is timely\, relevant\, and grounded in real-world challenges. PAI is committed to providing a forum for joined-up strategic thinking across the public service\, supporting collaboration\, shared insight\, and a whole-of-government approach to complex challenges. \n\n\nOur First Event – The Future is Digital \nDelivering Public Value While Safeguarding Records and Ethics\, Tuesday\, 26 August 2025\n\nJoin PAI in welcoming our special guest speakers\, for an engaging breakfast briefing tailored for public sector and civil service leaders and focused on the critical intersection of digital transformation and public accountability. This session will explore how the Programme for Government’s digitalisation agenda is shaping the future of service delivery\, while emphasising the vital role of preserving institutional memory amid workforce changes and evolving record management challenges. \n\nAs the public sector embraces innovation and AI-driven governance\, protecting the integrity of data and records ensures transparency\, trust\, and continuity in policymaking. Civil servants are the stewards of this digital legacy—guarding against the “memory hole” where valuable reports and public information risk disappearing. This briefing will highlight how\, through ethical digital governance and strategic stewardship\, the public sector can harness technology to build a smarter\, more accountable\, and resilient government for the future. \nBriefing Topics:\n\n\nTaking forward the Programme for Government’s Digitalisation agenda \n\n\nDigitalisation Working in Harmony with Institutional Memory: A Joined-Up Approach to Whole-of-Government Data and Information Stewardship: Shaping Strategic Priorities \n\n\nDigital Governance & AI Ethics \n\nData Protection\, Data Ethics\, Data Governance Uisce Éireann (2)\n\nWho should Attend: \nThis briefing is ideal for senior public sector leaders\, civil service managers overseeing digital transformation and service delivery\, records and information management professionals\, policy advisors\, digital governance and compliance officers\, AI ethics and data protection specialists\, public accountability officers\, HR leaders managing workforce transitions\, programme managers leading government digital initiatives\, and anyone involved in safeguarding institutional memory and public trust in government.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/public-service-strategy-series-the-future-is-digital-delivering-public-value-while-safeguarding-records-and-ethics/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Public Financial Management and Procurement,Public Procurement
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SUMMARY:Public Procurement Negotiation Skills
DESCRIPTION:Full Workshop Details\nDate: Thursday\, November 28th 2024\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 3.5 CPD Hours\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €360 \n\nWorkshop Outline\nThis practical training will equip participants with the knowledge\, skills and strategies necessary to conduct efficient and effective negotiations within the overall procurement process. \nWith a focus on public sector\, it is relevant for professionals working in both public and private sectors who are involved in purchasing goods and services. It will enable effective navigation of the complexities of procurement negotiations\, ultimately leading to successful outcomes for participants’ organisations. \nThe training\, alongside providing a high level overview of the principles surrounding Public Procurement in Ireland\, will equip you with the necessary technical and soft skills to ensure more favourable outcomes in negotiating for your organisation. \nIt will increase your confidence entering negotiations and ensure that you have the tools to plan effectively\, assess your Supplier’s negotiation objectives and\, as necessary refine your objectives accordingly. You will become familiar with various negotiation styles and how compromise is reached. Common pitfalls in the negotiation process will also be shared. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\nUnderstanding Legal Frameworks: \n\nKey legal and regulatory frameworks governing public procurement in Ireland and the EU\, including relevant directives and national legislation.\n\nDevelopment of Negotiation Skills: \n\nParticipants will demonstrate enhanced negotiation skills\, including preparation\, communication\, persuasion\, and conflict resolution strategies .\n\nApplication of Procurement Strategies: \n\nParticipants will be able to apply effective procurement strategies and techniques in real-world negotiation scenarios\, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.\n\nRisk Assessment and Management: \n\nParticipants will learn to identify\, assess\, and manage risks associated with procurement processes\, developing strategies to mitigate potential issues during negotiations.\n\nStakeholder Engagement Skills: \n\nParticipants will be equipped with skills to engage and communicate effectively with various stakeholders\, including internal teams\, suppliers\, and regulatory authorities\, to foster collaborative negotiation environments.\n\nEthical Considerations in Procurement: \n\nParticipants will understand the ethical considerations and importance of transparency in public procurement\, ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining integrity throughout the negotiation process.\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThis training will benefit anyone working in procurement related roles. \n  \n  \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/public-procurement-negotiations/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement
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