Tag: orals

Making the most of your bid and proposal training budgets

Is your company meeting all its business growth goals? Are your costs per bid at or below your budget? Do your proposals consistently receive the highest scores? If you answered… Continue reading Making the most of your bid and proposal training budgets

5 industry trends that affect bid and proposal professionals’ employment

In 2022, the following 5 industry trends will impact bid and proposal (B&P) professionals’ employment, development, and retention. 1. The scramble to hire experienced B&P professionals Finding experienced business development… Continue reading 5 industry trends that affect bid and proposal professionals’ employment

Industry experts’ proposal war stories and lessons learned – Part 1 of 4

We’ve all heard the war stories around the office coffee pot and at industry events and cringed, thinking, “Wow! I’ll make sure that NEVER happens to one of my proposal… Continue reading Industry experts’ proposal war stories and lessons learned – Part 1 of 4

Don’t make these mistakes – 12 vital proposal lessons

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. (George Santayana) Over the past 25 years spent managing and submitting thousands of proposals and task order responses, I’ve… Continue reading Don’t make these mistakes – 12 vital proposal lessons

4 Variables to consider while preparing orals presentations

The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual. –Vincent Lombardi Today, many agencies use orals presentations, in addition to written proposals, to gauge… Continue reading 4 Variables to consider while preparing orals presentations

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