The Hinkley PSG invites you to join us for a roundtable discussion and networking on the topic of Collaboration in New Nuclear. Themes that we shall be exploring and will be inviting you to share your experience and challenges with, include:
What are the main causes of claims and disputes between Client and supply chain partners?
According to data held by HKA ‘Crux Insight’ database , the top three reasons for contract disputes in the Nuclear sector across Europe are;
The HKA ‘Crux Insight’ database, contains 1800+ projects, taken from 6 sectors, (43 Sub-sectors) from more than 106 countries across the world. We shall explore the key lessons that we can learn from the data that will improve ‘collaboration’ between client and contractor.
What are the characteristics of high-performance projects/contracts?
Based on the experience of working across the energy and utilities sector, three key elements must be in place to create an environment for high performance projects,
We shall explore the role of leadership in facilitating these key elements and the barriers that prevent these key elements being present.
How can you develop the right collaborative behaviours between the client and contractor?
Organisation culture and the behaviours of people play a significant role in developing effective and successful relationships. If the people working in the partnership do not share common values and exhibit appropriate behaviours, a culture of mistrust and difference, (them and us) will develop which will undermine everything the partnership sets out to achieve.
We will look at good and bad examples of collaboration and identify what we can each take away, that will help to improve behaviours and collaboration in your contracts with supply chain partners.
How can SME’s develop effective partnerships?
Very often the Nuclear industry creates opportunities for small and medium size enterprises (SME’s) to come together, in partnership, to create a solution for a Tier 1 contractor. But forming effective partnerships can be illusive and we shall explore the tips for creating an effective partnership, how to avoid the pitfalls and explore how to create a long-term sustainable partnership by focusing on the end customer.
The discussion, which will be held under Chatham House Rules, will be facilitated by Stuart Pearce from Journey4, with expert input from Mike Halliday, Principal at HKA, and Lee Jones, Growth Director at Elev-8.
Stuart Pearce is Director of Journey4, a management consultancy company, specialising in the energy and utilities sector. Stuart is an experienced change management professional, leading business improvement across complex service organisations. He regularly advises Boards and executive leadership teams on supply chain partnerships and creating the right environment for effective collaboration. Stuart will share case study examples of strategies he has used to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of supply chain relationships.
Michael Halliday is Principal at HKA, a global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support. Michael is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, with 30 years experience handling technically complex, large-scale disputes. Michael’s particular focus is within power and utilities, and the renewables sectors for varied UK and International clients, with experience extending across the Middle East, Europe, UK, Africa, North and South America.
Michael has been Commercial Director on Projects ranging in value up to $350m with experience of many of the major standard forms of contract. He has provided independent expert opinion to contractors and employers and specializes in distressed projects , acting as the “Trusted Advisor.”
Michael is past President for the UK region of the AACEi, a Fellow, Examiner and Chief Moderator for the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and an RICS ambassador for the Construction Conflicts Avoidance Protocol.
Lee Jones is Growth Director at Elev-8, training and behavioural change experts who bring a refreshing, innovative, pragmatic, and performance-led approach to developing people. Lee is a people-focused professional with over 20 years operational experience at the sharp end of business. Recognised for his inclusive and positive outlook, Lee always finds the bright spots in others and encourages broader thinking. He takes time to build effective relationships through genuine interest in getting to know people better and helping them find and develop their potential. Email: lee@elev-8.co.uk