Author: Kinzie Gaunce

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?

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