Governance & Leadership

Strengthening Leadership Across Public Procurement

Effective public procurement depends on informed leadership, sound governance, and shared accountability across an organization.

PPLL’s Governance & Leadership learning opportunities are designed to help elected officials, senior organizational leaders, procurement leaders, and other professionals strengthen their understanding of public procurement, oversight, risk, accountability, and leadership responsibilities.

Through practical courses and leadership-focused learning, participants gain knowledge and insights to support informed decision-making, effective governance, and stronger organizational outcomes.

Self-Paced Online Course

Public Procurement Leadership Essentials

For Elected Officials and Senior Leaders

Procurement success starts with shared leadership.

This practical, self-paced online course helps elected officials and senior leaders build strategic insight into public procurement governance, oversight, accountability, risk, and informed decision-making.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how procurement works, the responsibilities of organizational leaders, and the questions leaders should ask when making or overseeing important procurement decisions.

Designed for:

• Elected officials
• CAOs and city managers
• CFOs, treasurers, and finance leaders
• Senior executives and departmental leaders
• Other leaders involved in procurement decisions

Leadership Event

Leadership Day

Practical Learning for Procurement Leaders

Leadership Day brings procurement leaders together for focused learning, peer discussion, and practical leadership development.

Sessions explore the real challenges of leading teams and procurement functions, with an emphasis on practical approaches that participants can apply within their organizations.

Leadership Learning at PPLL

PPLL’s Governance & Leadership offerings support professionals with different roles, responsibilities, and levels of leadership experience.

Learning opportunities may be delivered through:

• Self-paced online courses
• In-person and virtual events
• Interactive workshops
• Peer learning and discussion
• Practical tools and resources

Additional governance and leadership learning opportunities will be added as they become available.