More from Alex

Thanks for conducting the seminar, and for helping me improve as a presenter.

I found the videos on new technologies very interesting, because they give a few clues on how presentations can be made more interactive just using what we have already, e.g. accessing online tools and material, using MS Excel spreadsheets and charts to show different results depending on different inputs, using mind mapping and modeling software to get participants to re-design the procurement process (then point out any problems with their design to highlight why ADB's process are the way they are). And perhaps we can learn something from them too.

Here are a few more suggestions for PIA:

1. Any PIA presenter who does not achieve a benchmark score from PIA participant feedback for the year (e.g. 70% satisfactory rating) must repeat this seminar.

2. Powerpoints for at least some segments of the PAI should be re-written - not just revised, start again from a blank screen.

I think COSO can play a role in "selling procurement" - by making our presentations more interesting and dynamic, we can attract more PIA participants, and increase interest and professionalism in procurement. Let's face it, COSO has a valuable product that we have trouble even giving away. Why?

I went to the blog, and saw that my suggestion was already there! Wow, this internet-thing might really catch on. Thanks for your support and encouragement, and I hope to be able to contribute to the blog in the future.

Note: In the photo are Alex sandwiched between Mart and You.