The world of government contracting is fast-paced and ever-evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, capture management – the strategic process of pursuing and winning government contracts – is adapting as well.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the transforming landscape of capture management and explore the implications for government contractors, capture managers, and proposal managers, as well as aspiring industry professionals.

We’ll also introduce our upcoming Capture Power Breakfast event, designed to equip you with the insights and latest strategies necessary to thrive in this dynamic environment.

The Evolving Capture Landscape

The world of government contracting is a battlefield. To secure lucrative contracts, organizations need a well-honed weapon; a robust capture management strategy. But just like any weapon, capture management needs regular maintenance and upgrades to remain effective.

Procurement regulations change, customer priorities evolve, and new technologies emerge. What worked yesterday might not win the bid tomorrow.

So, what’s changing?

The Rise of Data-Driven Capture: Big data and advanced analytics are playing an ever-increasing role in identifying promising opportunities and crafting winning proposals.

  1. The Evolving Role of Technology: Technology is transforming every aspect of capture management, from access and research to analysis and collaboration. Adapt by exploring the latest tools for streamlining and boosting your capture process.
  2. The Shift Towards Collaboration: The days of the “lone wolf” approach to capture management is fading fast. Today it takes a village. Adapt by learning how to foster better collaboration to build higher-performing sales, capture and proposal teams.
  3. The Growing Emphasis on Storytelling: Today’s decision-makers demand more than compliance; they demand compelling narratives. Adapt by learning how to use powerful, data-driven stories to showcase your value proposition and win hearts and minds.

Future-Proof Your Capture Skills

NCA’s April Capture Power Breakfast event is designed with you in mind; a one-stop shop for navigating and conquering the changing capture landscape.

Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Talk with Industry Experts: Learn how big data is revolutionizing the capture role. And how you can leverage it to gain a competitive edge.
  2. Discover Cutting-Edge Strategies: Learn how GovCon client needs are evolving. And how you can craft more compelling, data-driven narratives that resonate with decision-makers.
  3. Network with Peers: Learn how today’s capture ecosystems collaborate. And how you can build and nurture high-performing sales, capture and proposal teams.
  4. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Learn how technology is transforming the capture role. And how you can use the latest tools to streamline, or stand-up your process.

Whether you’re a seasoned capture professional or just starting out, don’t miss this opportunity to future-proof your skills.

Future-Proof Your Capture Skills! Register now for the Capture Power Breakfast; The Next Generation of Capture on April 25th!

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  • Cheryl Smith has been writing and managing proposals since 1998. Shipley trained, she has helped establish proposal centers and advised on capture strategy, coached orals teams, and led marketing, communications, and knowledge management programs. Cheryl is a graduate of George Washington University with degrees in Theatre, Communications, and Literature. When she’s not sharing her passion for work, she loves drawing, writing, cooking, and exploring the Virginia woodlands with her husband, their dog Chase and the fuzzy guests they host for Rover. She recently joined Xait’s Customer Success team as part of their acquisition of Privia.

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