Blog - APMP Greater Midwest Chapter

Leadership Actions to Foster Professional Growth in Proposal Development Teams

Effective proposal organizations include built-in mechanisms (both formal and informal) to continually develop and refine individual and team capabilities. This post offers a handful of tactics for leaders to consider in the long-term growth and sustainment of their...

Clients: External vs. Internal

With more than 11 years of experience in proposal development, I’ve seen a lot of ways of doing proposals. Like many of you, I’ve even seen the way of simply not having a way. That is, I’ve worked for organizations with a methodical process and those with no process...

An Artistic Eye – Graphic Design for Proposals

As members of APMP, we know the Book of Knowledge tells us, “Graphics improve recollection up to 86% and communicate faster than text alone.” That said, not all of us are graphics wizzes and may not have access to a graphic designer full time to support our proposals....

Returning to Remote Work After Parental Leave

Over the last few years, we have experienced an increase in remote work and many of us have opted to continue working remotely on a regular basis. While remote work can offer better flexibility and work-life balance, the transitions that come with becoming a parent...

From Corporate to Consulting: My Journey to Building a Successful Business

Shifting from a corporate job with a stable salary to starting your own business can be a challenging and daunting task. But it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences ever. As Oprah Winfrey once said, "The biggest adventure you can ever take is to...

You Are the Hero, Not Me!

What makes you believe a statement is credible — especially if it’s coming from a potential business partner you don’t know? That’s the quandary many of our prospects find themselves in every time they read through an RFP proposal. So much data, so many claims… which...

Letter from the President

First off, I want to give a shout-out to our phenomenal 2022 GMC Board (led by Kat Becchina) for a successful and progressive year! Thank you, all, for your incredible work setting the team up for, what I feel, will be another great year. As we settle into 2023, I...

Dear GMC: How Do I Give Back?

I’ve been a GMC member for several years and have taken advantage of many programs, including being paired with a mentor that helped me through a very stressful transition and taking advantage of the membership stipend when I lost my job during the pandemic. I now...

New year… and new growth

January is all about fresh starts and growth. Do you want to kick off new professional growth in 2023? APMP foundation- and practitioner-level certifications are a great way to stay on track to improve your personal brand and proposal management skillsets. If you...