The Case of the Missing Worker

At the National Governors Association Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., one topic was raised in every single session and panel: worker… Continue reading The Case of the Missing Worker

Part II Use the Strike Force with Daniel Glad

Guest Host Megan Smyth, NASPO Director of Legal Education,  joins the Pulse to speak with Daniel Glad, Director… Continue reading Part II Use the Strike Force with Daniel Glad

Finding IT Talent in a Haystack! Part II

Is IT Procurement for you? Explore ways you may already be the best choice to fill that IT… Continue reading Finding IT Talent in a Haystack! Part II

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

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

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! 

Connections: Elevating State Procurement 

At NASPO, connections are the lifeblood of our organization. We are truly grateful to have had so many wonderful connections… Continue reading Connections: Elevating State Procurement 

4 Steps for Dealing with Price Volatility in Commodities 

It has been over a year and a half since Covid-19 hit our borders. As a procurement professional,… Continue reading 4 Steps for Dealing with Price Volatility in Commodities 

Student Recruitment: An Interview with Michelle Luong

We had a chance to speak with Michelle Luong, a senior at Penn State University, majoring in Supply… Continue reading Student Recruitment: An Interview with Michelle Luong