Talent Management in a Changing World

The post-pandemic way of life has shown us one thing: employees are essential to the success of any… Continue reading Talent Management in a Changing World

ARPA and IIJA Funds—Is Your Office Ready?

You’ve probably seen the news about the federal money coming to states and cities from the ARPA (American… Continue reading ARPA and IIJA Funds—Is Your Office Ready?

Training and Certification: A Better Value for Everyone 

A 2015 academic study found nearly 3 out of 4 public procurement managers were more likely to hire… Continue reading Training and Certification: A Better Value for Everyone 

Save Some Money and Save the Earth

Efficiency is the key, so for Earth Day 2022, Pulse is here to help you combat inflation the… Continue reading Save Some Money and Save the Earth

Supplier Management: It’s Not What You Think!

We met Ms. Schultz, a Statewide IT Procurement Manager for the State of Arizona, at this year’s NASPO… Continue reading Supplier Management: It’s Not What You Think!

Design Thinking: 5 Phases to Better Serve the Public

  Removing bottlenecks Eliminating inefficiencies Improving accuracy These are the common phrases championed by Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). … Continue reading Design Thinking: 5 Phases to Better Serve the Public

Spread the Word–It’s Procurement Awareness Month! 

  What is public procurement? You would not believe the range of responses I got when I asked… Continue reading Spread the Word–It’s Procurement Awareness Month! 

Advocating for Yourself and Public Procurement!

Public procurement is an indispensable and crucial function that affects us all no matter who we are, where we… Continue reading Advocating for Yourself and Public Procurement!

New Year’s Resolution: Boosting Your Office’s Customer Service  

  A high-quality customer service relationship with stakeholders is vital to organizational success, especially in public procurement. Providing exceptional customer… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution: Boosting Your Office’s Customer Service