Category: Pre-RFP Preparation
12 Ways to mitigate proposal kick-off planning risks
At the 2011 APMP International Conference, Lohfeld Consulting Group’s Managing Director Brenda Crist presented an informative session on mitigating proposal risks. Here are Brenda’s identified Proposal Kick-off Planning Risks and… Continue reading 12 Ways to mitigate proposal kick-off planning risks
9 Key factors for winning proposals
One Monday morning, I received a frantic email from a friend who’d been interviewing for proposal manager positions. “Beth, what’s your 30-second response to what makes a proposal compelling?” She’d… Continue reading 9 Key factors for winning proposals
10 Ways to mitigate competitive analysis risks
At the 2011 APMP International Conference, Lohfeld Consulting Group’s Managing Director Brenda Crist presented an informative session on mitigating proposal risks. Here are Brenda’s identified Competitive Analysis Risks and recommended… Continue reading 10 Ways to mitigate competitive analysis risks
10 Ways to mitigate pursuit phase risks
At the 2011 APMP International Conference, Lohfeld Consulting Group’s Managing Director Brenda Crist presented an informative session on mitigating proposal risks. Here are Brenda’s identified Pursuit Phase Risks and recommended… Continue reading 10 Ways to mitigate pursuit phase risks
10 Topics to include in your kick-off meeting agenda
Your kick-off meeting planning process should involve identifying the location, handling logistics, designing the agenda, preparing distribution materials, and inviting the right people. Use a checklist (see our 12 Required… Continue reading 10 Topics to include in your kick-off meeting agenda
12 Required kick-off meeting elements
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain… Continue reading 12 Required kick-off meeting elements
10 Ways to mitigate proposal solution development risks
At the 2011 APMP International Conference, Lohfeld Consulting Group’s Managing Director Brenda Crist presented an informative session on mitigating proposal risks. Here are Brenda’s identified Solution Development Risks and recommended… Continue reading 10 Ways to mitigate proposal solution development risks
6 Early-stage proposal products to identify and develop
More adventures start with a lack of planning. –Capt. Dick Shakeshaft, Keynote Speaker, APMP Nor’easters 2011 Fall Symposium Keeping a proposal team on a winning track means getting an early… Continue reading 6 Early-stage proposal products to identify and develop
7 Reasons to meet the client before RFP release
The better you understand a new business opportunity, the more likely you are to make an informed decision about whether you should bid. Similarly, the better the government understands your… Continue reading 7 Reasons to meet the client before RFP release
Top 5 reasons to gather info about business opportunities – and what to gather
There are multiple reasons to gather information about an opportunity. 1. We need to confirm the four opportunity elements listed in our previous blog post, 4 Major Elements of Qualified… Continue reading Top 5 reasons to gather info about business opportunities – and what to gather