8 Required elements of a solid proposal production plan
Successful proposal production encompasses myriad elements. Develop a standard proposal production plan, including multiple checklists, and tailor your plan for each proposal according to the RFP requirements. Do this as… Continue reading 8 Required elements of a solid proposal production plan
12 Ways to mitigate proposal strategy review 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 Strategy Review Risks and… Continue reading 12 Ways to mitigate proposal strategy review risks
5 Essential elements for proposal writing plans
There are multiple terms used for the initial writing tools used in proposal development. Some use the term storyboard. This term comes from the movie industry in which the director… Continue reading 5 Essential elements for proposal writing plans
11 Ways to mitigate final proposal document review 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 Final Proposal Document Review Risks… Continue reading 11 Ways to mitigate final proposal document review risks
Why show up if everyone else wants to run the proposal show? Ask the Proposal Doctor
All of a sudden, everyone on my team is obsessed with fonts and kerning and other aspects of desktop publishing. People who should be worried about the solution and the price are weighing in on the appearance of the document. Everyone has an opinion on the best color scheme, margins, headers, footers, and text boxes.
6 Rules for proposal graphics
Review and incorporate the following guidelines and suggestions into your graphics development process. Start with a complete detailed graphic (hand-sketched or computer-generated) and then begin to remove as much detail… Continue reading 6 Rules for proposal graphics
7 Ways to mitigate proposal business case review 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 Business Case Review Risks… Continue reading 7 Ways to mitigate proposal business case review risks
Proposal graphics must appeal to 3 types of client evaluations
Graphics of all types should be used profusely throughout your proposal – but for every graphic, always ask why is this illustration being used? If the graphic does not add… Continue reading Proposal graphics must appeal to 3 types of client evaluations
10 Ways to mitigate proposal production and delivery review 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 Production and Delivery Review… Continue reading 10 Ways to mitigate proposal production and delivery review risks
100 words that kill your proposals
UPDATED JUNE 2023 Inexperienced proposal writers seem to use words that should be avoided when writing proposals. These inappropriate words and phrases can weaken a proposal, annoy evaluators, and even… Continue reading 100 words that kill your proposals