It is generally accepted that people remember more of what they see than what they read or hear.
Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC
Recent Posts
5 Layout Tips for Proposal Graphics
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Oct 19, 2022
Four Formative Experiences for New Proposal Managers (and What to Learn)
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Jun 2, 2022
Beyond the Basics: 5 Ways to Take Your Proposal Writing to the Next Level
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Apr 20, 2022
If you have participated in a proposal effort or two, odds are you know the basics of proposal writing.
How to Create a Proposal Management Plan Using the KSI Advantage™ Approach
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Jan 5, 2022
The Proposal Management Plan is the operations plan for the Proposal Manager and the proposal team to answer the RFP.
Need a High-Scoring Past Performance Section? Use the KSI Advantage™ Approach!
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Dec 1, 2021
The Past Performance section in a proposal provides evidence of your previous success to your customer by exhibiting your proven ability to deliver a quality product or service in a timely and cost-controlled manner.
3 Free Project Management Tools for Your Next Proposal (and How to Use Them)
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on May 20, 2021
As I discovered after graduating college and having to pay for my own Microsoft Office (MSO) subscription, software can be expensive! This is especially true for commonly used project management and office programs.
The Ultimate Guide to Oral Proposal Presentations
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Jan 28, 2021
An oral presentation with the government is like a job interview. Your goal is to present well and ultimately win the contract.
How to Set Up Graphics and Production for Proposals
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Oct 1, 2020
Graphics are what distinguish an effective proposal. Research shows that readers recall seven times more information when presented with a graphic than through text alone.
Just the Facts: A Guide to Crafting a Great Data Call
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Mar 25, 2020
Data calls typically occur early in the proposal effort, but can ostensibly happen at any point during the proposal planning or writing processes.
Money Talks: How to Develop Winning Cost Proposals
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Feb 19, 2020
The Cost or Price Proposal is exactly what it sounds like: a detailed account of the costs of your Technical and Management Approaches for a potential government contract.