Try Before You Buy: Jared Ambrosier, CPO, Michigan

  This week on the Pulse Podcast, Josh and Kevin talk with Jared Abrosier, the Chief Procurement Office… Continue reading Try Before You Buy: Jared Ambrosier, CPO, Michigan

Top 10 Connections

Have you heard of NASPO’s Top 10 Priorities for State Procurement?   Annually, NASPO surveys each member state… Continue reading Top 10 Connections

I’m Taking My Talents to the State!

In 2010 the best basketball player in the world, LeBron James, decided to broadcast “The Decision” the now… Continue reading I’m Taking My Talents to the State!

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?

Documenting Processes and Procedures: Not Just for Litigation Anymore!

“If you don’t write it down, it didn’t happen.” How many of us have heard this before –… Continue reading Documenting Processes and Procedures: Not Just for Litigation Anymore!

The Help You Need: Internships and Your Office

Believe it or not, summer is the time where many students are preparing for graduation. How can a… Continue reading The Help You Need: Internships and Your Office

Mentorship – Benefits for All

How do you learn best? In the classroom, a digital environment, independent study, or one on one interaction?… Continue reading Mentorship – Benefits for All

Pulse Fiscal Year Round-Up!

It is that time of the year again.   The end of the fiscal year and the kick… Continue reading Pulse Fiscal Year Round-Up!

Implementing Change within State Government

Change is not easy. How do two people with the same title in different states implement learning and… Continue reading Implementing Change within State Government