by Mike Parkinson, APMP CPP Fellow I have the honor of teaching graphics, PowerPoint, and solutioning around the world. In my workshops, participants and I share our favorite free and low-cost stock image websites. The following is a list I compiled from recommendations and from my experience with the sites. To save time and money
by Lisa Pafe, CPP APMP Fellow, PMP At the 2017 APMP Bid and Proposal Con, my colleague and I facilitated a workshop on Proposal Manager: From Good to Great. Our findings and audience feedback confirmed that Proposal Managers of any merit continually strive to improve their abilities. This article examines the research on going from
by Maryann Lesnick, CPP APMP, PMP, CSM APMP Certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating proposal management competency, offering the world’s only industry-recognized certification program for bid and proposal professionals. If you are pursuing a career in proposal management, you should obtain and maintain at least a Foundation Level Certification; it is even
by Mary Claire Tracy, CF APMP As proposal management professionals, we have ample opportunities for continuing education and professional development. We can attend conferences, online courses, workshops, seminars, and so on; the list is endless. Often, however, we don’t recognize one of the most valuable learning resources we have—each other. Learning how to tap the
by Chris Simmons, Founder and Principal, Rainmakerz Consulting LLC [su_note note_color="#d7d7d7"]This is the first in a multi-part series of articles on the pros and cons of a career in BD/Proposal consulting. This article explores the benefits consulting has to offer and the rationale for considering a consulting career.[/su_note] One of the most common challenges consistently
June 15, 2018 Issue: Call for Articles, New on the Blog, Happy Father's Day, B&P Resources, MAC Save the Date Call for Articles! The Fall eZine Are you an expert in “Proposal Innovations?” Consider submitting to the Fall issue of our Chapter eZine, Executive Summary. You’ll gain exposure to over 1,500 of our members! Share
What a great time at Bid and Proposal Con in San Diego! I love this event because it really does have something for everyone. If you are looking to learn skills, get information, become involved in the APMP community, or grow your network, this conference is the place to be. I love seeing people from
June 8, 2018 Issue: Last chance to Register for Women in the Workforce Dinner, Summer eZine Available, Fall eZine Call for Articles, MAC logo and Save the Date, Sponsorships THIS IS IT! Register for the Women in the Workforce Dinner before Wednesday at noon! Join APMP-NCA Chapter for our inaugural Women in the Workforce Dinner
June 1, 2018 Issue: Women in the Workforce Dinner, Summer eZine Available, Sponsorships for MAC, Liberty Chapter Webinar, WinningtheBiz.com Register for the Women in the Workforce Dinner Event Join APMP-NCA Chapter for our inaugural Women in the Workforce Dinner Event! We’re celebrating smart, savvy women with a glitzy, glamorous, and engaging evening packed with purpose.
by Tara Rethore, CEO of M. Beacon Enterprises LLC Mentorship is a fairly common tool for professional development, as part of both formal mentoring programs (e.g., APMP-NCA’s Mentor-Protégé Program) and selfinitiated personal development plans. An effective mentor is usually a more experienced person who guides someone along her/his professional journey based on her/his experiences and
