by APMP GMC | Jun 5, 2024 | Blog Article, GMC Blog
By Mercedez L. Thompson, MA, CP APMP, Shipley BDC All too often, we hear about the importance of win themes, but rarely do we consider how they could actually undermine our chances of securing the next big win. I’m talking Lose Themes and how some teams manage to...
by APMP GMC | May 15, 2024 | Blog Article, GMC Blog
By Megan Large, CF APMP What is a win theme? A win theme is simply the reason why your company should be awarded the contract. It is something that should be clearly stated in your executive summary and throughout your proposal. While a win theme should highlight your...
by APMP GMC | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog Article, GMC Blog
By Kati Schoenwitz, CF APMP, Shipley BDC I’ll admit it – I didn’t care about the solar eclipse. Based in southwest Michigan, I wasn’t in the path of totality. I’ve also never been much into astronomy and the concept of space kind of freaks me out. I remember working...
by Kati Schoenwitz | Mar 26, 2024 | Blog Article, GMC Blog, Professional Development
By Mercedez L. Thompson, MA, CP APMP, Shipley BDC We’ve all been there. Hustling to get a proposal submission-ready (because after all, a proposal is never really done, just due) and wishing we had just a few more days. And then, like a gift from the skies, an email...
by APMP GMC | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog Article, GMC Blog
By Jennifer Dunlap, CF APMP I must admit: I consider myself to have an “A” type personality. What does that mean to me? I am competitive, organized, and a perfectionist. In many ways, I believe these traits have driven my success as a proposal manager. It has also...
by APMP GMC | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog Article, GMC Blog
By Alexa Ramsey, CP APMP Can you believe we’re seven weeks into 2024 already? The Greater Midwest Chapter is off to a great start. The chapter board held a kickoff meeting in January and our Indianapolis members held our first event of the year last week. We’re...
