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In the dark corridors of proposal management, a few fears send a chill down a proposal manager’s spine like a looming deadline. Picture this: you’re the proposal manager responsible for an ambitious bid, where every detail must align, every section must sparkle, and every data call must come back on time. But there’s a catch—several parts of the proposal rely on information from external partners. And the clock? It’s ticking. At first, everything seems manageable. You meticulously lay out the schedule, marking the interim deadlines for each partner, sharing the timetable in advance, and stressing how crucial every piece of data is to a successful, timely submission. But soon, the nightmare begins. Partner A misses the first interim deadline with no response, and Partner B sends back incomplete data, requiring follow-up and revisions. The missed deadlines pile up like leaves in a haunted forest, and the margin for error narrows each day. Click here to continue: https://lnkd.in/eDd2q45f #Proposals #Panic #Scheduling #Partners #MissedDeadlines #LohfeldConsulting

It’s Halloween night, and the proposal team is battling a nightmare far scarier than any ghouls or goblins: indecisive executives who can’t seem to stick with a pricing strategy. Every time the team thinks they’ve nailed down the proposal, the ground shifts beneath them. The executives demand yet another price adjustment, forcing endless rewrites and panic. Let’s dive into the chilling consequences of this all-too-common horror story. Click here to continue: https://lnkd.in/enAgg_m8 #LohfeldConsulting #Halloween #Pricing #PriceAdjustment #Proposals #Haunted #Changes

It can be daunting to work with many subcontractors on a proposal and get them all to submit their work on schedule while also providing high-quality content. When working on proposals with 10 subcontractors, what is most important in ensuring their work is on schedule and high quality? Please don't hesitate to add comments. #Subcontractors #LargeProposals #Onschedule #Timely #HighQuality #LohfeldConsulting

Invest in your career in the bid and proposal field with Lohfeld Consulting's expert-led training. Our courses equip you with proven strategies and hands-on skills to produce high-scoring proposals that win government contracts. Whether you want to refine your writing, master GenAI, or manage complex proposals, we have the training to accelerate your success. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/eWDfwvVz #ProposalTraining #CareerDevelopment #GovernmentContracts #BidAndProposal #ProfessionalGrowth #LohfeldTraining #LohfeldConsulting #ProposalManagement

It’s a dark and stormy Halloween night in the world of government proposals. The clock ticks toward a midnight deadline, and the Capture and Proposal Managers stare at the half-finished technical solution, sweat forming on their brows. The company doesn’t have the resources or the infrastructure to complete the solution; click here to continue: https://lnkd.in/exQ2kjeU #Halloween #LohfeldConsulting #Lohfeld #Capture #Proposals

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Imagine being tasked with transforming your team into an unstoppable bid and proposal powerhouse. Where would you start? This question was posed to the bid and proposal community on LinkedIn, and the responses from 202 professionals gave clear insights into where teams believe their greatest growth potential lies. 42% focused on training and development, 26% prioritized improved proposal processes, 21% looked to analyze past wins and losses, and 10% eyed automation tools. So, how can bid and proposal managers leverage these areas to turn their team into a proposal powerhouse? Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxCQZQwU #Proposals #Bids #Teams #TeamDevelopment #Training #CareerDevelopment #ImprovedProcesses #Analysis #Automation

Have you ever left a Subject Matter Expert (SME) meeting more confused than when you walked in? It happens to the best of us, but don’t worry—there are ways to bridge the communication gap and turn technical jargon into winning content. SMEs hold keys to valuable insights to produce proposal strengths, but translating their expertise into clear, compelling language can be challenging. Click here to continue the blog: https://lnkd.in/ehTfB_sc #Proposals #SMEs #InformationCollection #Interviews #ProposalStrengths #CompellingContent #GovCon

Invest in your career in the bid and proposal field with Lohfeld Consulting's expert-led training. Our courses equip you with proven strategies and hands-on skills to produce high-scoring proposals that win government contracts. Whether you want to refine your writing, master GenAI, or manage complex proposals, we have the training to accelerate your success. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/eWDfwvVz #ProposalTraining #CareerDevelopment #GovernmentContracts #BidAndProposal #ProfessionalGrowth #LohfeldTraining #ProposalManagement