Category: Professional Development

Are You a Buyer or a Procurement Professional?

When people typically think of the public procurement profession, they usually think of a single role– someone who… Continue reading Are You a Buyer or a Procurement Professional?

Introducing the Repository of State Practices (RoSP)!

The NASPO Research and Innovation team is proud to announce that the Repository of State Practices (RoSP) is… Continue reading Introducing the Repository of State Practices (RoSP)!

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 

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! 

Can’t We Just Blame Bureaucracy?

The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on how both bureaucracy and supply chains react to black swan events.… Continue reading Can’t We Just Blame Bureaucracy?

Reflecting on the Pandemic: Networking

You, like many people, may feel dread in hearing the word “networking.” You are not alone, according to… Continue reading Reflecting on the Pandemic: Networking

Fix Your Meeting!

We have all been there. The moment you left the meeting, and you feel that nothing got done.… Continue reading Fix Your Meeting!

Everything is NOT Awesome – Difficult Customer Situations

Imagine this – a state agency has come to you with frustrations about a lack of communication from… Continue reading Everything is NOT Awesome – Difficult Customer Situations