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February 1, 2023 · Content EditorsCopyeditorsEditingGovernment contractingLessons from the Real WorldProposal DevelopmentProposal Editingproposal managementproposal writingLessons Learned as a Proposal Content Editor from Decades of Experience Serving on Proposal Teams – Part II
In my previous post, I walked through three key lessons learned from my time as an editor for proposals. Based on this experience, I have developed a general checklist that defines the key needs and areas that need to be defined before handing off your proposal to your editor. Does your proposal follow the instructions […]
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January 25, 2023 · Content EditorsCopyeditorsEditingGovernment contractingLessons from the Real WorldProposal DevelopmentProposal Editingproposal managementproposal writingLessons Learned as a Proposal Content Editor from Decades of Experience Serving on Proposal Teams – Part I
I have been involved in proposals for nearly three decades. This depth of experience provides me with three key lessons on how to best support efforts from my role as an editor. Lesson 1: It pays off in spades to assemble a well-rounded proposal team and not skip important steps. Is your proposal team suited […]
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January 19, 2023 · CareersConsultingGovernment contractingIndependent ConsultingLessons from the Real Worldproposal managementKey Questions to Ask About Consulting – Part 1 (Introduction)
January 20, 2023 marks the fifth anniversary of BZ Opportunity Management. I started BZ as a way for me to move from full-time employment to independent consulting. Today, the company is a full-service proposal consulting and training firm with a roster of over 40 talented proposal and contracts professionals. Over the last 5 years, I […]
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June 3, 2019 · APMPBusiness Reality TVGovernment contractinginnovationLessons from the Real Worldopportunity managementProposal Developmentproposal managementproposal writingSpeakerTales from the DebriefAdapt to Survive: Keeping Ahead of an Ever-Changing World
It’s an age old business adage – if you don’t change with the times, you get left behind. In today’s interconnected global economy, it happens faster than ever. While in graduate school, I worked at Borders Books and Music, which fell victim to an inability to sense the trend of internet sales. Kodak initially developed […]
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June 30, 2018 · APMPappearancesAtlantabid developmentBlogclient experienceCobb Energy Performing Arts CenterConferencecustom standardizationcustomer focusGovernment contractinginnovationLeadershipLessons from the Real WorldMaster Classproposal managementSpacSpeakerKevin Switaj Selected to Present at SPAC 2018!
Kevin Switaj, President and CEO of BZ Opportunity Management, has been selected to present at the 21st annual Southern Proposal Accents Conference (SPAC). Hosted by the Georgia, Carolinas, and Florida APMP chapters, the conference focuses on APMP professionals across the Southeast region and beyond. This year’s conference theme is “The World of Proposals — From Start […]
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April 10, 2018 · APMPappearancesAtlantaBlogConferenceGovernment contractingLeadershipLessons from the Real Worldopportunity managementProposal Developmentproposal managementproposal writingsolution developmentSpacSpeakerTales from the DebriefSPAC 2018 – A Great Trip and Conference
The theme for SPAC 2018 was “Proposals from Start to Finish.” Much of the imagery chosen by the organizers revolved around travel. Little did they know the challenge those of us from the DC area would have getting to Atlanta!
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September 26, 2017 · AmazonAPMPAPMP CaliforniaBlogclient experienceconsultantsCrisisExpertGovernment contractingHondaJohnson & JohnsonLessons from the Real WorldProposal Developmentproposal managementproposal writingTales from the DebriefLessons from the Real World 3: Applying Business Examples to Opportunity Development
NOTE: This post is the third and final in a series of three posts expanding on ideas in a recent webinar I conducted for the APMP California chapter with the same title. be known for something When you are known for something, you create a better connection with the customer and increase satisfaction. Companies look […]
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September 20, 2017 · APMPAPMP Californiaclient experienceDisney InstituteGovernment contractingLessons from the Real WorldProposal Developmentproposal managementproposal writingsolution developmentTales from the DebriefWalt Disney CompanyLessons from the Real World 2: Applying Business Examples to Opportunity Development
NOTE: This post is the second in a series of three posts expanding on ideas in a recent webinar I conducted for the APMP California chapter with the same title. customized standardization In today’s fast-paced world, being able to provide high-quality, repeatable processes can be the difference between success and failure. Nowhere has that trend […]
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September 1, 2017 · APMPAPMP CaliforniaBid and Proposal ConferenceBlogclient experienceCreativity Inc.Customer IntimacyDisney InstituteGovernment contractingLessons from the Real WorldProposal Developmentproposal managementShow notesTales from the DebriefWalt Disney CompanyWebinarLessons from the Real World – Webinar Notes
On 30 August I had the pleasure of delivering a webinar for the APMP California chapter entitled, “Lessons from the Real World: Applying Business Examples to Opportunity Development.” I plan to write a couple of blog posts later in September that detail what I presented. Those posts will build on the main theme – that […]