Author: Kinzie Gaunce

Workforce shortage? Have you considered emerging talent?

Article by Dana Dembrow (State of MD), Intro by Olivia Hook Frey (NASPO) Introduction by Olivia Hook Frey:… Continue reading Workforce shortage? Have you considered emerging talent?

3 Procurement Leadership Models for the New Year

Centralization and strategic leadership continue to be focus areas for state procurement offices around the country in the… Continue reading 3 Procurement Leadership Models for the New Year

Top Tips for Procuring Accessible Technology

Imagine trying to use a computer without a mouse. Imagine trying to watch a video without speakers. Imagine… Continue reading Top Tips for Procuring Accessible Technology

A Day in the Life: Jason Soza

This week we caught up with Jason Soza, Chief Procurement Officer for the State of Alaska. Jason has… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Jason Soza

Meaningful KPIs in Four Easy Steps

Have you been tasked with developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your organization and don’t know where to… Continue reading Meaningful KPIs in Four Easy Steps

Building a Sustainable Workforce Through College Student Outreach

Recruitment of emerging talent is an effort NASPO has focused on as an integral part of our higher education… Continue reading Building a Sustainable Workforce Through College Student Outreach

Building a Procurement Team for a Digital Future

Want your procurement staff to be ready for the next big thing? There is undeniable value in a… Continue reading Building a Procurement Team for a Digital Future

NASPO’s Contract Administration Workshop

Training and professional development are essential to the state procurement office. Many procurement offices deliver internal training to… Continue reading NASPO’s Contract Administration Workshop