About LAP
What is Lean-Agile Procurement?
Lean-Agile Procurement is an agile approach to manage complex sourcing projects. Many people still use written RfP processes, but for complex projects, a written RfP does not handle complexity well. Lean-Agile Procurement is a faster, more engaging and fun approach to sourcing. The time to select a partner is reduced, the most important customer problems are solved first, customer-supplier collaboration is encouraged, and the risk of selecting the wrong partner is minimised.
How can I learn more about Lean-Agile Procurement?
You can download our Guide to Lean-Agile Procurement.
How do I become LAP-certified?
Come and join us for one of our 2-day LAP certification workshops.
When will the next public LAP1 Certification workshop be?
Our next 2-day LAP Workshop for public sector employees is scheduled for April 3 and 4, 2025, in Wellington.
Who leads the certification workshop?
The 2-day in-person workshops are led by Sarah Blackie, Founder and CEO of Esby & Co, and Ant Boobier, New Zealand’s Certified LAP Coach. Ant and Sarah have advised and trained a number of organisations on Lean-Agile Procurement. Part of the training includes sharing these experiences as well as global case studies and lessons learned.
How do I register my interest?
Register your interest by completing the form on this page. Our workshop is filling up so don’t sit back and wait! LAP1 Workshop fees are $2,480 ex gst per person. Please note there is a small surcharge if you wish to pay by credit card/p-card.
Does Esby & Co provide LAP services?
Yes Esby & Co has a team of Certified LAP Practitioners who are highly experienced commercial and procurement consultants. We lead complex sourcing projects for our clients using a range of tools and approaches, including Lean-Agile Procurement. We work with our clients to lead the project from business strategy through to procurement strategy, sourcing and selection of your preferred partner(s) or supplier(s).
Clients often engage Esby & Co to deliver their sourcing projects using LAP because we have an immense amount of experience in complex sourcing projects in a wide range of sectors such as technology, financial services, energy and construction.
How can I help my organisation learn more about LAP?
We also offer half-day workshops for large groups to equip you and your team or organisation with the LAP fundamentals, before embarking on LAP for your project or organisation. There are three options for a half-day LAP workshop:
- For ‘buyers’: LAP Fundamentals (LAP0) – plan your sourcing project using LAP
- For ‘buyers’: Plan and Prepare for your Big Room Workshop event
- For ‘suppliers’: Plan and Prepare for your Big Room Workshop event
Is Lean-Agile Procurement for me?
If you’d like to learn and apply a faster, more engaging and effective approach to sourcing, LAP is for you. Whether you are an executive, a procurement manager, an account manager or a project manager, LAP is the best methodology today to source complex products and services fast. Our workshops are designed for an interdisciplinary audience.
You can read more about LAP at the LAP Alliance website here.
Where can I find out more?
Email us to learn more: info@esby.co.nz
Explore the benefits and case studies of Lean Agile Procurement on the official website.
Send us an email to learn about how LAP has been applied successfully by private and public organisations all over the world.
