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
10 Ways to mitigate pursuit phase risks
At the 2011 APMP International Conference, Lohfeld Consulting Group’s Managing Director Brenda Crist presented an informative session on mitigating proposal risks. Here are Brenda’s identified Pursuit Phase Risks and recommended… Continue reading 10 Ways to mitigate pursuit phase risks
6 quick fixes that will improve your company’s win rate
Based on results from surveys conducted with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals and with the Deltek GovCon team, Bob Lohfeld shares six quick fixes that most companies can make to improve their win rates.
What to do with proposal “graphics & mayonnaise” complainers?
Managing a big, complicated proposal is hard enough without having to listen to my complainers all day. I have two of them. They complain about everything from the quality of the graphics to the mayonnaise on the sandwiches at lunch. Responding to their issues and listening to them vent is just taking too much of my time, and I am worried about meeting our deadline for red team. I might even have to postpone it. How can I deal with these individuals?
Insights on Low Price, Technically Acceptable, Low Price (LPTA) procurements
As the government moves into an era of tighter budgets, we’re seeing procurement strategies shift from the traditional “best value” award criteria where the government could award to other than… Continue reading Insights on Low Price, Technically Acceptable, Low Price (LPTA) procurements
10 Topics to include in your kick-off meeting agenda
Your kick-off meeting planning process should involve identifying the location, handling logistics, designing the agenda, preparing distribution materials, and inviting the right people. Use a checklist (see our 12 Required… Continue reading 10 Topics to include in your kick-off meeting agenda
12 Required kick-off meeting elements
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain… Continue reading 12 Required kick-off meeting elements
10 Ways to mitigate proposal solution development risks
At the 2011 APMP International Conference, Lohfeld Consulting Group’s Managing Director Brenda Crist presented an informative session on mitigating proposal risks. Here are Brenda’s identified Solution Development Risks and recommended… Continue reading 10 Ways to mitigate proposal solution development risks
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
7 Proven factors to raise your company’s win rate (survey results)
These survey results (7 Proven Factors to Raise You Company’s Win Rate (Survey Results) March 2012-Lohfeld Consulting Group) show how proposal managers from 36 companies rated their individual company’s performance in the 28 factors that we use to predict a company’s overall win rate. You can see from the survey that there is room for improvement in all of the areas surveyed. Areas where most companies need immediate improvement…