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🌟 Get Ready for CBDC 2024! 🔥 Check out our next lineup of CBDC sessions! These are all about maximizing your competitive positioning AND proposal strategies. 🚀 AI-Driven Competitive Positioning: Best Practices for Capture and BD Managers Join Christian Ferreira to explore how AI can enhance your competitive positioning and help you stay ahead of the game. 🤝 Building Your "Peer-Amid" Approach to Capture for Recompetes In this workshop with Maggie Bullard, Marcia Watson, and Theresa Thomas, you’ll learn how to build strong internal relationships that streamline your proposal strategy without adding to your team’s workload. ❓ “Think of Yourself as a Customer.” Seven Customer Questions Your Proposal Must Answer Mark Wigginton, Board Certified Coach will share the key questions to ask that can turn your proposals into winning documents that resonate with clients. 🗺️ #$@! My Father Taught Me About Competition - and How It Can Help You! Chris Richter and Randy Richter will provide you with invaluable lessons from their journey, helping you boost your win probability and refine your proposal strategies. These sessions are all about giving you the insights and tools you need to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. 👉 Don't miss these sessions (and many more) Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e8Vry85b This is your opportunity to elevate your skills and connect with industry leaders. Let’s make this event unforgettable! #CBDC2024 #CompetitivePositioning #ProposalStrategy

Embrace complexity to streamline success in bid management! 🌐 Explore complexity theory and read how it can reshape the way we approach the unpredictable and ever-evolving bid landscape. Thanks to Neil Thomason for sharing your expertise! In this article you'll find: Understanding Complexity Theory: Discover the foundational principles of complexity theory and why they’re essential in today’s bid management. Adaptability & Resilience: Learn strategies for adapting to fast-paced changes and building resilience in your bid process, so your team is ready for any challenge. Collaboration Across Teams: See how adopting a complexity perspective encourages effective cross-functional collaboration and improved decision-making. Driving Innovation and Competitive Advantage: By leveraging complexity, bid teams can not only manage unpredictability but turn it into a competitive edge. Read the full article on winningthebusiness.com or click here: https://lnkd.in/e2ut74T4 #WinningTheBusiness #ProudToBeAPMP #ComplexityTheory

The countdown to CBDC 2024 is ON - 2 WEEKS LEFT and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and unlock new possibilities! Our powerhouse lineup of sessions is set to deliver the critical insights you need to dominate the competitive landscape. Discover how to snag new sponsors using the Business Development Framework, and master the art of building lasting relationships that drive results. These sessions will guide you on navigating your career in capture and business development, empowering you to take charge of your professional growth. Plus, learn the best practices for optimizing high-volume capture and proposal operations to ensure your team thrives in a fast-paced environment. Bagging Big Fish: Snagging New Sponsors with the Business Development Framework with Alyssa Kolski and Irene Trujillo From Strangers to Partners: The Art of Building Connections in Capture Management with Natasha Velez, CECM, CF APMP Navigating Careers for Capture and Business Development Professionals with Jake Frazer Optimizing High-Volume Capture and Proposal Operations with Drew Jaehnig and Taylor Hilliard Register for CBDC & explore the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/eKnp-R53 #ProudToBeAPMP #CBDC2024 #BusinessDevelopment #RelationshipBuilding

Master Enterprise Search to Transform Your Workday! Struggling with endless information searches that spill over into your personal time? It's time to streamline your workflow and reclaim your schedule! Join Angela Kowalewski, CSM, DASM from Aretec, Inc. on APMP TV on Thursday, November 7th, for an exclusive webinar where we’ll discuss how implementing enterprise search can revolutionize your daily operations. Learn practical strategies to enhance your search processes, free up your calendar, and focus more on innovation and success—minus the chaos. Your Key Takeaways: Efficient Search Processes: Master techniques to cut down time-consuming searches. Reclaimed Time: Strategies to keep your work within work hours. Drive Innovation: Focus more on what truly matters, propelling innovation and growth. This webinar is FREE for EVERYONE! Click here to rsvp: #ProudToBeAPMP #APMPTV #EnterpriseSearch #ReclaimYourTime

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, the traditional roles in business development may no longer be enough. As we embrace technological advancements, complex market demands, and the rise of AI-driven solutions, the need for a new, specialized role is becoming clear. 📈 Read our latest blog post on Winning the Business to explore how a dedicated role focused on managing the complexities of the business development process could drive more innovation and success for organizations. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJdVC2N9 #Winningthebusiness #WTB #BDLifecycle

🚨 New Power Half-Hour Interview Alert! 🚨 We’re thrilled to bring you our latest Power Half-Hour, featuring Dr. Bob Frey, APMP Fellow, PMP®, author of Successful Proposal Strategies On-the-Go! 🏃➡️ Dive into Dr. Frey’s expertise on how marketing and collaboration fuel winning proposals, and learn about his powerful “71% effect” inspired by geese in flight! 🦢 Discover the strategies that small businesses can use to beat the big players on any given Sunday! Catch the full interview on APMP TV to learn why knowledge management, compliance, and understanding federal requirements are your keys to proposal success. 🌟 Link in the comments 👇 #ProudToBeAPMP #ProposalStrategies #WinningProposals #APMP

That's a Wrap on Women's Virtual Summit 2024!   Our heartfelt thanks to our two incredible Partner-Level Sponsors for supporting this year’s Women’s Virtual Summit! Their commitment has been instrumental in empowering women leaders in the bid and proposal industry.   Here's a highlight from Responsive's session, "Embracing AI To Enhance Your Career Journey" Our panelists delivered powerful insights on the importance of embracing AI in today’s evolving workplace. One of the key takeaways? “At the end of the day, it's change management—just change management on steroids." With the right mindset, messaging, and leadership modeling, we can guide our teams into the future of AI with trust and purpose! Another great highlight from SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company, "Common Threads of Success". In this session, inspiring women shared their diverse journeys in the Bid and Proposal industry, offering powerful stories. A standout reminder: "Be purposeful and intentional about it. You are in control of your life." Their stories highlighted the importance of finding mentors and paying it forward as mentees, showing just how much we can learn from each other’s experiences in this industry. So many great stories were shared—each one a reminder of the value of guidance and resilience on the path to success.   Thank you to Responsive and SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company for facilitating these transformative conversations! Thank you to our attendees for engaging and participating in this inspiring event. Without you, there would be no WVS! #WVS2024 #ProudToBeAPMP

💡 Here's why effective communication matters: How many tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and internal bottlenecks have caused you or your team stress? 65% of bid and proposal professionals feel regularly overwhelmed by the pace and pressure. 😓 But here’s the good news: Effective communication can transform how your team works, helping you navigate challenges, reduce stress, and ultimately, win more! 🏆 Check out this breakdown on how streamlining communication across teams and keeping everyone in the loop can lead to better engagement, improved productivity, and smoother collaboration. Want to dive deeper into how to build effective communication into your bid and proposal strategy? 📈 Read the full article on winningthebusiness.com or click here https://lnkd.in/eFMGTWmV #ProudToBeAPMP #EffectiveCommunication #101

The APMP Leadership Academy currently has over 120 participants enrolled in 6 cohorts, with 2 more cohorts starting soon! We’re thrilled to see how impactful the APMP Leadership Academy has been for so many of our members, and we can't wait to watch you soar as you put these learnings into action. Melissa, we’re wishing you continued success on this leadership journey—thank you for sharing your day 1 experience! Learn how you can participate in one of our upcoming cohorts here: https://lnkd.in/dSEpk_v2

🔍 Ready to Elevate Your Decision-Making and Operational Strategy? Join us for CBDC on November 14th!🚀 This vital group of sessions focuses on strategic decision-making, bid/no-bid processes, and operational excellence: 7 Habits for Winning in Federal Contracting with Guy Timberlake Discover the key habits that can transform your approach to federal contracting and position you for success. Should We Be Chasing This? with Steve Skeldon Enable bid/no-bid decisions through intentional analysis. Learn how to assess opportunities effectively and make informed decisions that align with your strategic goals. Unleashing the Power of Strategy and Execution! with Krystel DeHerrera and Karyn (Domenic) Wedll Explore how to develop and implement strategies that drive results. This session focuses on aligning your operational efforts with your strategic vision. Are You Sabotaging Your Own Operation? with Eric Gunlefinger Gain insights from the CIA's Simple Sabotage Field Manual. Learn valuable lessons on how to identify and eliminate inefficiencies within your operations. These sessions are designed to provide you with actionable insights and best practices to enhance your decision-making skills and operational strategies. These are just some of our outstanding sessions for CBDC 2024. View the full agenda, register, and learn more about CBDC here: https://lnkd.in/eKnp-R53 APMP members save $110 on registration and will earn 9 CEUs/CPDs for attending! #CBDC2024 #DecisionMaking #Strategy