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

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?

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