Move beyond the basics in this training where you will find out why incumbency is a double-edged sword, and what you must do to ensure a win. Using a case study approach, you’ll develop specific strategies to mitigate each of the top seven reasons why incumbents lose. For example, how can you use your information advantage to put the focus on best value and not lowest price? Or try on a challenger hat. Learn how the advantage has shifted...

Do you find your proposals often: - Provide just the facts of your solution? - Leave out proof to substantiate your claims? - Rely on wordy text, filled with jargon and acronyms? Join this hands-on workshop to learn how we substantially raised the technical score on a bid simply by changing how we presented our solution. We researched how reviewers really evaluate proposals, then aligned our writing process accordingly. Persuasive Writing prov...

With a continuing resolution set to expire during the lame duck and a new Congress heading to town soon after, budget negotiations are again in the Washington spotlight. With a Republican Congress looking to flex its newfound muscle and a President working to ensure his legacy, what’s in store for federal procurement in 2015 and beyond? Join experts from Bloomberg Government and the Coalition for Government Procurement for a look ahead a...

The APMP-NCA Mid-Atlantic Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of industry professionals in the region. Join hundreds of other proposal, bid, tender, capture, BD, and graphics professionals for this event focused on training and increasing your win rates. A full-day of specialized training provided by experts in various areas of our industry, ranging from certification training to FAR workshops. "The New Normal: Strategies for Tomorr...

"Develop Winning Price Proposals" Most competitive cost/price proposal volumes miss playing a significant role in improving an offerer’s probability of winning. In fact, many times, when the price is right, there are still losses which can be attributed to poor preparation of the price proposal. Companies who attend this session will learn new ways to gain advantage over the competition and win more opportunities. You will learn new winn...

"Bringing home the opportunity" This class is for people who are or will be proposal managers. It provides detailed instruction on the Design-iT proposal process, created to help you develop more intriguing, compelling proposals that distinguish you from the competition. The process addresses the complete proposal life-cycle from win strategy to final document creation, but with an emphasis on creative storytelling and stunning document presen...

"Getting ready to win - over and over again" The class presents a detailed capture process and provides instruction on how to effectively develop new business opportunities and position for a winning proposal effort. A Capture Record template is used to organize the presentation, and is made available to each participant. The class can be taken by anyone involved in the capture process, or by those who must either oversee or support the proces...

"Bringing home the opportunity" This class is for people who are or will be proposal managers. It provides detailed instruction on the Design-iTTM proposal process, covering all stages of the proposal development process from win strategy development through production. Templates are used as the basis for discussion, along with interactive practice sessions. All templates are made available to participants. Class can be taken by experienced pr...

"Getting ready to win - over and over again" This class is for people who will be deeply involved in the Capture Management process. The class presents a detailed capture process and provides instruction on how to effectively develop new business opportunities to position for a winning proposal effort. A Capture Record template is used to organize the presentation, and is made available to each participant. Class can be taken by experienced ca...

Attend an upcoming National Contract Management Association (NCMA) National Education Seminar! Leadership: Building High-Performance Buying & Selling Teams This highly interactive one-day seminar offers buying and selling business professionals from both the public and private business sectors the opportunity to improve their leadership skills. "A subject that needs greater emphasis amongst the acquisition community. Great job!" James N. P...