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Welcome to Commercial Matters, the essential podcast designed exclusively for leaders spearheading major digital transformation initiatives. Hosted by seasoned commercial consultant Amit Kapoor, who has lent his expertise to a multitude of sectors in the UK, this show is your compass for confidently addressing critical supplier relationship challenges within your IT programmes. In each episode, we unravel strategies and tactics to empower your business acumen, ensuring you’re well-equipped to navigate the intricate world of commerce. If you’re committed to sharpening your commercial mindset and driving success in your ventures, this podcast is tailored just for you. Tune in and elevate your approach to commercial success today!
Episodes
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Episode 15: Supplier Overpayments - Can You Recover Them?
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Occasionally in IT programmes, some suppliers can be paid sums that may contractually not be due yet.
In this podcast episode, Amit Kapoor refers to recent case law and gives his view on whether you can recover such payments.
Further Readings:
Dargamo Holdings Ltd & Anor v Avonwick Holdings Ltd & Ors: https://bit.ly/3xxniB4
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Episode 13: Programme Do’s and Don’ts - Continuity of Critical Resources
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
What may have been acceptable practice a few years back, may no longer be acceptable today…
In this episode, we will be focusing on some aspects where you might wish to have a rethink on whether you want to continue with that practice.
Further readings:
Credico Marketing v Lambert et al.: https://bit.ly/2UByKhk
Jamp Pharma v Unichem Laboratories: https://bit.ly/3wzDK3l
Monday Jun 14, 2021
S3 E1: Upward Feedback – Ajay Khandelwal
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Join us for the inaugural episode of our new Podcast series Upward Feedback. The purpose of this series is to gain perspectives from different client-side roles in a digital transformation programme.
In our first episode, Ajay Khandelwal, a Business Intelligence Consultant at Home Office, explores the qualities of an outstanding Business Intelligence consultant, and how someone in his position overcomes certain pain points experienced in major programmes.
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
S2 E5: Managing Supplier Relationships – Do’s and Don’ts
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
In the final episode of our podcast series on managing supplier relationships, Amit Kapoor explores 3 things you should avoid doing in a relationship with a supplier.
We also look at 3 best practices you can put in place so that your relationship with a supplier can prosper.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
We are excited to begin our new podcast series, which will focus on managing supplier relationships in major programmes.
In Episode 1, Amit Kapoor explores the benefits of having a healthy relationship with your suppliers and looks at 3 practical tips you can employ in your programmes.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
What is a Client-Side Team?
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Before we begin our new podcast series on managing supplier relationships, Amit Kapoor explores what a client-side team is and what makes them so important to any complex transformation programme.
We also look at how you go about building one, as well as what commercial models can be used for engaging client-side teams.
Further readings:
Programme Staffing Playbook: https://bit.ly/3geRA6P
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
S1 E5: IT Disputes - Different IT Dispute Specialists
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
In the final episode of our podcast series on IT disputes, Amit Kapoor explores how you can get help when you are in a dispute.
We look at the 3 types of dispute professionals you are likely to come across, and the specific characteristics of each of those types.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
S1 E4: IT Disputes – Recoverable Damages in IT Disputes
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
This week on our podcast series on IT disputes, Amit Kapoor explores the damages that can be awarded to a party that wins in a court.
We also look at how you can apply the learnings from these ‘heads of losses’ when managing programmes on a day-to-day basis.
Further readings:
IBM court case: //bit.ly/3cc9djV