Empowering the Next Generation of Professionals
APMP NCA's Mentor-Protégé Program In today's fast-paced and competitive business environment, the importance of strong mentorship cannot be overstated. For proposal professionals, mentorship can be the key to unlocking new levels of skill, confidence, and career advancement. The APMP National Capital Area (NCA) Chapter's Mentor-Protégé Program stands out as a beacon of opportunity for those eager to learn and grow within the proposal management and business development field. Read on for exclusive perks for early registrants! The Power of Mentorship Mentorship is more than just guidance; it's a catalyst for transformation. For protégés, the APMP NCA Mentor-Protégé Program provides a unique platform to gain insights from seasoned experts, absorb industry best practices, and navigate the intricate world of proposal management. For mentors, the program offers an opportunity to share their knowledge, give back to the community, and help shape the future leaders of the industry. What Sets APMP NCA's Program
Proposal Writers and Contracting Officers: We’re Not So Different After All! (And A Little Meditation Doesn’t Hurt)
Having had the opportunity to spend the day with some of the most motivated business professionals in the National Capital Region at the APMP-NCA Conference, I am more convinced than ever that proposal writers and federal contracting officers are birds of a feather. After attending some amazing sessions on technologies, success and creativity, the overlap between these two communities had me chanting “We’re not so different after all.” That was, of course, after several rounds of my newly learned
Why Get Practitioner (or beyond) APMP Certification?
First off, I understand that “everyone’s doing it” – that is, getting their Foundation certification. I mean, who doesn’t want CF.APMP after their name, right? According to Rick Harris at the 2017 APMP Bid & Proposal Con (June, New Orleans), there are 8,299 Foundation-level certified members (or as Rick said, “Let’s round that up to 8,300.”) Of those, 810 are Practitioner certified. Now I don’t do math, but I believe that’s less than 10 percent.
The Outsiders Why 3rd party reviewers rock at color team reviews By Erin Green, CF APMP
Like most proposal managers, by the time I get to a color team review, I might not know if I've written the best--or the worst--proposal in history. To make sure I have clear goals coming out of color reviews, I bring in... The outsiders. Bringing in someone to read the proposal like an evaluator is a critical best practice for effective color team reviews. The 'outsider,' or third party reviewer, can be someone who works
From Reviewers to Evaluators: Adding Value to the Red Team Review By Kevin Switaj
Proposal reviews are vital to constructing a high-quality bid. Unfortunately, too many people see them simply as a step mandated by process-focused proposal managers. Proposal professionals can gain increased buy-in through shifting the central proposition of our red team reviews. By focusing on our review teams serving as mock evaluators, proposal managers can get actionable, focused comments that improve the document as well as the evaluation score. This article provides advice on how to prepare
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