LIVE! 2022 NASPO Annual: Innovative Solicitation Methods

This time on the Pulse Podcast, Josh and Kevin talk with Valerie Bollinger, Chief Procurement Officer, ID, in… Continue reading LIVE! 2022 NASPO Annual: Innovative Solicitation Methods

Managing Risk in the Procurement Process

With NASPO’s Law Institute happening this week, it couldn’t be a better time to talk about risk: what… Continue reading Managing Risk in the Procurement Process

Considering Outcomes (Not Just Outputs) Through Your KPIs

You’ve been getting complaints that the floors in the procurement office are too sticky. As the administrator of… Continue reading Considering Outcomes (Not Just Outputs) Through Your KPIs

Training the Trainer: Kristi Sligh and Samantha Gerard

This time on the Pulse Podcast, Kevin and Samantha Gerard, Special Guest Co-Host and NASPO Senior Instructional Designer, talk… Continue reading Training the Trainer: Kristi Sligh and Samantha Gerard

Making a Difference with Supplier Diversity

Much has been written about measuring the performance and impacts of supplier diversity initiatives in the private sector. … Continue reading Making a Difference with Supplier Diversity

The Care and Keeping of Contracts

For public procurement professionals whose job duties include contract administration, it can be tempting to leave contracts alone… Continue reading The Care and Keeping of Contracts

Does Your Data Work for You?

One undeniable result of today’s digital environment is that we now find ourselves immensely and overwhelmingly surrounded…by data.… Continue reading Does Your Data Work for You?

We’ll Manage: Supplier Management with NASPO’s Procurement Content Managers

This week on the Pulse Podcast, Josh and Kevin talk with Emily Cranfill and Holly Scott, NASPO’s Procurement… Continue reading We’ll Manage: Supplier Management with NASPO’s Procurement Content Managers

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?