New to the capture- or proposal-related profession or a seasoned veteran, you’ve had experiences that you can share to help all of us (new and “battle hardened”) improve our professional and personal management and interpersonal skills, abilities, and focus. I recently asked a number of my colleagues to share their best advice for someone starting out in a capture or proposal-related position, e.g., proposal manager, capture manager, proposal coordinator, graphics, writer, pricer, etc. We wrap up our industry-leaders’ advice here in this final part of my 3-part series. Get clear definition of your role at a very granular level. This might sound like over-engineering, but it will pay off if everyone has the same expectations as to exactly what you are going to be responsible for and accountable for. Typically, descriptions of roles are written at a high level; this leaves lots of room for different interpretations and expectations. –Wendy … Continue reading Expert advice for starting out in capture and proposal-related positions – Part 3 of 3
