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September 26, 2017 · AmazonAPMPAPMP CaliforniaBlogclient experienceconsultantsCrisisExpertGovernment contractingHondaJohnson & JohnsonLessons from the Real WorldProposal Developmentproposal managementproposal writingTales from the DebriefLessons from the Real World 3: Applying Business Examples to Opportunity Development
NOTE: This post is the third and final in a series of three posts expanding on ideas in a recent webinar I conducted for the APMP California chapter with the same title. be known for something When you are known for something, you create a better connection with the customer and increase satisfaction. Companies look […]
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September 15, 2017 · BloghistoryprocessRecruitingSpeakerHow Humanities Graduates Excel at Communications
In anticipation of the release of my upcoming book The Well-Rounded Professional: Translating Humanities Skills to Career Success, I am writing blog posts about four of the critical skills developed in a humanities education. This week, I look at what might be the most obvious skill: written and verbal communications.
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September 12, 2017 · AirbnbAPMPAPMP CaliforniaAppleBid and Proposal ConferenceBlogboilerplatebuilding blocksCasperGovernment contractinginnovationProposal Developmentproposal managementproposal writingWebinarLessons from the Real World 1: Applying Business Examples to Opportunity Development
NOTE: This post is the first in a series of three posts expanding on ideas in a recent webinar I conducted for the APMP California chapter with the same title. Many people working in proposals think proposal development has little if anything in common with other professions. How often, for example, do you feel at […]
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September 5, 2017 · BloghistoryLeadershipBeing a Well Rounded Professional
As many of you know, I have a non-traditional background for someone engaged in senior management in business. When people find out that I have a PhD in history, they respond with either (or both) of the following reactions:
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September 1, 2017 · APMPAPMP CaliforniaBid and Proposal ConferenceBlogclient experienceCreativity Inc.Customer IntimacyDisney InstituteGovernment contractingLessons from the Real WorldProposal Developmentproposal managementShow notesTales from the DebriefWalt Disney CompanyWebinarLessons from the Real World – Webinar Notes
On 30 August I had the pleasure of delivering a webinar for the APMP California chapter entitled, “Lessons from the Real World: Applying Business Examples to Opportunity Development.” I plan to write a couple of blog posts later in September that detail what I presented. Those posts will build on the main theme – that […]
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August 7, 2017 · APMPBlogconsultantsGovernment contractingMicrosoft Projectproject managementProposal Developmentproposal managementProposal MythsShattering Proposal Myths: Myth 5 – Anyone Can Run a Proposal Effort
Scenario 1: The Government releases an opportunity worth about $5m annually. It aligns directly with Government Contractor ABC’s core work. With annual revenue of $70 million, senior management considers submitting a bid. They have a single proposal manager in the organization, and she is involved in two live bids. Senior management decides to bid, but […]
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June 6, 2017 · Blogclient experienceColonial WilliamsburgGovernment contractinghistoryProposal DevelopmentTales from the DebriefwordpressHuzzah! Three Opportunity Management Lessons from Colonial Williamsburg
I have posted my new article on LinkedIn! Click here to access!
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May 23, 2017 · APMPBlogCreativity Inc.Government contractingHybrid ApproachProposal Developmentproposal writingShow notessolution developmentTales from the DebriefWebinarWin Theme DevelopmentBuilding from a Solid Foundation – Additional Information
First, I want to thank everyone who attended my webinar, presented by APMP-NCA, on 9 May. I really enjoyed the experience, and hope the attendees got relevant, actionable guidance out of it. I am putting together this post to be “show notes” for the webinar, and to answer the questions from the attendees that we […]
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March 25, 2017 · 2017appearancesAtlantaBlogConferenceGovernment contractingHybrid ApproachProposal DevelopmentSpacSpeakerTales from the DebriefSPAC 2017 a success!
I really enjoyed attending SPAC 2017. The entire conference was a great success. There were a number of engaging, informative speakers, and I know I came away with a lot of “a ha” ideas that I cannot wait to implement on my upcoming bids.
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March 19, 2017 · BlogCustomer IntimacyGovernment contractingIncumbentProposal Developmentproposal managementProposal Mythsproposal writingsolution developmentStaffing PlanTales from the DebriefWin Theme DevelopmentShattering Proposal Myths: Number Three – “I Know What the Client Wants!”
Overcoming proposal myths, one at a time! Proposal development continues to suffer from several key misperceptions from people both inside and outside Government contracting. This post is the third in a series that will seek to dispel these myths and, in the end, shed light on what we do and how we do it most […]