It is far too common, once the dust settles after submitting a proposal, for a Proposal Team, including subject matter experts (SMEs), account managers, and senior management, to move on to the next project without taking a moment to reflect.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! How to Harness Proposal Roles Effectively
By Jeannette Calderon, CF APMP on Apr 3, 2024
How important are the roles on a proposal development team – from the Proposal Manager to the Graphic Designer?
So, You Want to Manage a Proposal? Things Every First-Time Proposal Manager Should Know
By Emilie Waickwicz, CF APMP on Mar 13, 2024
Stepping into a Proposal Manager role for the first time can be overwhelming and intimidating. Many proposal professionals learn on the job or through a trial-by-fire scenario. The “this is fine” meme comes to mind.
How to Create an Effective Proposal Schedule [Examples + Templates]
By Melissa Serna on Oct 25, 2023
For businesses seeking to secure Government contracts, a clearly defined and comprehensive proposal schedule is essential for a smooth and successful proposal submission.
How to Break into Government Contracting [Part 7]: Compete to Win
By Lauren Mowbray, CF APMP, CPC on Jan 25, 2023
Like an Olympic athlete who must train, practice, and then qualify to compete, succeeding in the federal market also requires long-term preparation and planning.
How to Hold a Successful Proposal Kickoff Meeting
By Michael Carter, CF APMP on Dec 1, 2022
Many of the most successful experiences in life have great beginnings:
Here, There, and Everywhere: An Introduction to SLED (State, Local, and Education) Proposals
By Michael Carter, CF APMP on Aug 11, 2022
If you’ll indulge in a music analogy, Federal Government Contracting in the United States is a long and winding road, while State, Local, and Education (SLED) contracting is a smaller ticket to ride. But hey, you still might want to drive that car!
Four Formative Experiences for New Proposal Managers (and What to Learn)
By Jake Lamarche, CF APMP, CPTC on Jun 2, 2022
From Capture to Proposals: How to Handoff for Success
By Emilie Waickwicz, CF APMP on Feb 24, 2022
As an opportunity moves through the phasesof the opportunity lifecycle, it is supported by different roles or individuals.
A Guide to Agile Proposal Development and Management
By Ashley Kayes, CPP APMP on Feb 3, 2022
Agile software development is a set of approaches to software development where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between cross-functional teams and stakeholders.