Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers

AGENDA FOR TRAINING AND BUSINESS MEETING - MAY 13-14, 2010

Holiday Inn

150 S. Nicolet Rd.
Appleton, Wisconsin 54914
 

Thursday, May 13

7:30 A.M. Check-in & Late Registration / Continental Breakfast

 

8:00 A.M. Greeting and Introductions

 

8:05 A.M. Negotiation Skills by John M. McKeller

Today's Seminar Topics Include:

  • Information gathering and synthesis;
  • Strategy formulation through options and alternatives;
  • Interpersonal skills;
  • International cultural awareness and communication skills;
  • Intra-organizational and supplier/buyer negotiating; and
  • The difference between manipulation and negotiation
10:15 A.M. Break

 

10:30 A.M. Negotiation Skills continues

 

12:00 P.M. Networking Luncheon - Holiday Inn

 

1:00 P.M. Negotiation Skills continues

 

2:15 P.M. Break

 

2:30 P.M. Negotiation Skills continues

 

4:00 P.M. Training adjourns until next morning

 

5:30 P.M. Networking Dinner at Pullman's Restaurant at Trolley Square  (Attendance is highly recommended)

 

 

Friday, May 14

7:30 A.M. Check-in & Late Registration / Continental Breakfast

 

8:00 A.M. Negotiation Skills continues

Today's Seminar Topics Include:

  • How to recognize and avoid psychological “games;
  • How and when to utilize the primary characteristics of successful negotiation techniques; and
  • The value and process of building trust.
10:15 A.M. Break

 

10:30 A.M. Negotiation Skills continues to conclusion

 

12:00 P.M. Networking Luncheon - Holiday Inn

 

1:30 P.M. WAPP Business Meeting - Dale DeNamur, CPPB, President of WAPP
  • Approve Minutes from last meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Committee Reports
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Announcements
  • Adjourn

 


NOTE: Members attending the training and meeting may earn contact hours towards NIGP certification. If interested,
WAPP certificates will be available following the Friday business meeting, confirming your attendance and the number of hours earned towards your CPPB or CPPO.

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