Commercial Acumen Training and Project Management Training

Case Study

Commercial Acumen Training and Project Management Training

Project Performance
Commercial & Procurement

BRS was engaged by Edward River Council to design and deliver two bespoke training programmes that were rolled out to 80 staff. (1) Commercial acumen training which focused on developing the commercial capability of Council staff at a foundation level; and (2) Project management training that would build on the learnings from the foundation program to help the Council deliver high performing projects for their community.

Why they approached us

The Council was going through a period of change following a merger. The newly appointed General Manager recognised a need and opportunity to drive improvement in both the commercial acumen and project management skills of their staff. The aim was to ultimately deliver better value for money for the community.

BRS was approached to bring its significant knowledge of Local Government and combine this with experience delivering commercial acumen and project management training.

Issue 1 - A variable level of commercial acumen and capability of staff across the Council with a lack of understanding around procurement and working with the local supply chain.

Issue 2 - No existing project management framework resulting in inconsistent delivery of Council projects.

BRS solution:

BRS developed a commercial acumen and project management training program that was specific to the needs and size of the local council and the projects they work on. A central focus was on how learnings could be practically applied and incorporated into day to day operations to deliver tangible outcomes

2-day foundation level commercial acumen program;
1-day project management program; and
Access to tools and templates that could be immediately incorporated into work practices.

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