Humor is a great way to get one's point across in business, especially if the audience may have already have some negative preconceptions of the topic.
I wrote and directed a short skit titled Who Needs A Contract? which earned great applause (both coerced and genuine...you'll see what I mean when you read the script) and many positive comments.
It was performed for 300 employees of the Facilities Management division of a large corporation. Though quick and funny, it gets right to the heart of the matter about how employees view Purchasing Departments and how they would view them differently if they understood the value that the Purchasing Department brings to an organization.
You can view the script online by clicking here.
I'm looking forward to seeing your comments in reference to how you view the Purchasing Department in your company (if you work in another department) and to how you think Purchasing is viewed if you are a Purchasing employee. Also, let's see some true confessions - did you ever go out and buy something on your own without going through Purchasing?
This series gives you some basic knowledge of contracts. If you missed any of the other posts, here are the links:
Who Needs A Contract? What is a Contract? Anatomy of a Contract - Part 1 Anatomy of a Contract - Part 2 Anatomy of a Contract - Part 3 Anatomy of a Contract - Part 4
Please send your Purchasing questions to PurchaseRealm@ComprehensiveAdvice.com and look for the answers in future posts.
» Anatomy of a Contract - Part 1 from PurchaseRealm
Contract Discussion Disclaimer: I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. (Note to David E Kelly: I'd love to play a lawyer on TV, though, so please feel free to get in contact with me when creating your next show.) ... [Read More]
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