I recently attended a conference where an important government technology leader said to industry, “Please don’t come to my office and ask me what is keeping me awake at night!… Continue reading How to Win with Risk Now

“Oh, by the way, this is a must win deal for us,” my boss said as we concluded our conversation. The RFP had dropped, and I was to lead the… Continue reading The steps you can take to win “must win” deals now

Is a winning proposal a good proposal? Some argue that by definition, yes, a win is a good proposal. However, we all know that a proposal can be the winner… Continue reading A winning proposal isn’t always the best

This article was originally published January 10, 2020 on WashingtonTechnology.com Proposal color team reviews don’t work. Why? In many cases, proposal reviewers make two critical mistakes: They read the proposal… Continue reading Beware the dangers of groupthink

Federal Government evaluators do not read your proposal; they score it. Observed features with proven benefits that have merit beyond mere acceptability are scored as Strengths. The bidder with the… Continue reading Transform Color Team Reviews with Training

How difficult is it to collect proof points, metrics, resumes, or past performance related to an opportunity you’re trying to pursue? One way to improve access to your organization’s information… Continue reading Creating a unified corporate focus on winning new business

There are anywhere from four to 16 different personality types depending on your Google search results. In the context of proposal color team reviews, proposal managers and review team leads… Continue reading How to deal with six personality types that influence proposal reviews

We all know the adage: features tell, but benefits sell. This tired, old adage of how to sell is true, but in the federal space, Strengths result in the win.… Continue reading Highlight your Strengths

Amtower Off Center host Mark Amtower interviews proposal expert Bob Lohfeld on Bob’s new book: 10 Steps to Creating High-Scoring Proposals. Click to listen to Mark’s interview. Topics include: What… Continue reading 10 steps to high scoring proposals | Amtower Off-Center