2025 Lourdes Coss Webinar Schedule
Kara M. Daniel, NIGP-CPP, CPPB | Published on 1/9/2025
Lourdes Coss Webinar Program 2025 - Including BONUS Live2Lead Series
1/9/25 Leading with Purpose: Aligning Personal and Professional Values for Better Team Outcomes Values & Goals Uncover the power of purpose-driven leadership to inspire teams, drive collaboration, and achieve alignment with organizational goals. Learn how aligning personal values with professional roles creates a culture of commitment and accountability that leads to meaningful outcomes.
2/6/25 Effective Communication: Building Influence and Trust Communication Master the art of communication to build trust, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration. Gain tools to communicate effectively across teams, bridging gaps and creating cohesion that enhances overall project success.
3/6/25 Ethics: Ensuring Integrity and Compliance in Procurement Ethics Navigate the nuances of ethical decision-making in procurement. This session offers a framework for maintaining integrity, ensuring transparency, and safeguarding public trust, focusing on compliance and ethical standards that protect both the profession and public resources.
4/3/25 Negotiation Skills: Achieving Optimal Outcomes Negotiations Sharpen your negotiation abilities to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes with suppliers. Learn techniques to balance quality and cost, manage supplier dynamics, and foster partnerships that contribute to long-term procurement success.
5/1/25 Team Dynamics: Building High-Performing, Collaborative Teams Teamwork Explore strategies for creating cohesive, high performing teams within procurement. Discover leadership practices that encourage collaboration, embrace change, and establish a culture of continuous improvement for sustainable team success.
6/5/25 Self-Leadership: Unlocking Personal Potential to Drive Team Success Self Leadership Harness the power of self-leadership to drive personal and team achievement. Develop habits of accountability and disciplined decision-making, understanding how these qualities contribute to effective leadership and organizational impact.
7/3/25 Risk Management: Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating Risks Risk Management Equip yourself with tools for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. Learn practical approaches to manage procurement risks, ensuring projects remain secure, compliant, and beneficial to public interests.
8/7/25 Mindfulness and Resilience: Managing Stress in High-Pressure Environments Mindfulness & Resilience Develop resilience and mindfulness techniques that can be applied to high-stress procurement environments. This session focuses on mental and emotional well-being, ensuring professionals remain effective and focused under pressure.
9/4/25 Sustainable Procurement: Aligning Procurement with Environmental and Social Responsibility Goals Sustainability Lead the way in sustainable procurement by integrating environmental and social responsibility into purchasing decisions. Learn best practices for aligning procurement activities with sustainability goals that benefit communities and ecosystems.
10/2/25 Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging Analytics for Better Outcomes Data-Driven Decisions Use data as a strategic asset. This session explores analytics, performance metrics, and spend analysis as tools for making informed procurement decisions that enhance value and efficiency across projects.
11/6/25 Teamwork and Collaboration: Building High Performing Teams Teamwork & Collaboration Delve into methods for fostering teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect. Discover how creating a culture of cooperation can drive innovation, increase performance, and contribute to organizational success.
12/4/25 Strategic Leadership: Driving Organizational Success Leadership Explore advanced leadership strategies, vision-setting, and strategic alignment. Learn how procurement leaders can inspire high-performing teams, align goals with organizational vision, and lead their teams toward lasting impact.
BONUS SESSIONS! LIve2Lead
John Maxwell shares the stage with other renowned speakers who will share leadership insights and practical strategies. Live2Lead is a global leadership event that positively impacts millions of leaders in many industries around the world.
10/9/25 John C. Maxwell & A featured Speaker Leadership
10/16/25 Two of the Featured Speakers Leadership
10/23/25 Featured Speaker & Second John Maxwell talk Leadership
These webinars are free of charge and provide continuing education credits. A meeting link will be sent to MAPP Members via email. If you are unable to attend the session at Noon Lourdes typically repeats the session at 2:00 PM CST.