Category: Proposal Reviews

Beware the dangers of groupthink

This article was originally published January 10, 2020 on WashingtonTechnology.com Proposal color team reviews don’t work. Why? In many cases, proposal reviewers make two critical mistakes: They read the proposal… Continue reading Beware the dangers of groupthink

Transform Color Team Reviews with Training

Federal Government evaluators do not read your proposal; they score it. Observed features with proven benefits that have merit beyond mere acceptability are scored as Strengths. The bidder with the… Continue reading Transform Color Team Reviews with Training

Creating a unified corporate focus on winning new business through knowledge management

How difficult is it to collect proof points, metrics, resumes, or past performance related to an opportunity you’re trying to pursue? One way to improve access to your organization’s information… Continue reading Creating a unified corporate focus on winning new business through knowledge management

Are personalities ruling your color team reviews?

There are anywhere from four to 16 different personality types depending on your Google search results. In the context of proposal color team reviews, proposal managers and review team leads… Continue reading Are personalities ruling your color team reviews?

Highlight your Strengths

We all know the adage: features tell, but benefits sell. This tired, old adage of how to sell is true, but in the federal space, Strengths result in the win.… Continue reading Highlight your Strengths

Government Matters | Francis Rose and Bob Lohfeld discuss 10 Steps to creating high-scoring proposals

Government Matters (ABC7 and NewsChannel 8) host Francis Rose and Bob Lohfeld discuss Bob’s new book, 10 Steps to creating high-scoring proposals: A modern perspective on proposal development and what… Continue reading Government Matters | Francis Rose and Bob Lohfeld discuss 10 Steps to creating high-scoring proposals

10 steps to high scoring proposals | Amtower Off-Center

Amtower Off Center host Mark Amtower interviews proposal expert Bob Lohfeld on Bob’s new book: 10 Steps to Creating High-Scoring Proposals. Click to listen to Mark’s interview. Topics include: What… Continue reading 10 steps to high scoring proposals | Amtower Off-Center