Tip for Managers of Proposal Managers
The time to express appreciation for the often extraordinary effort that proposal teams put in is at the time, or just after the proposal goes in – not when the contract is announced.
Win more government and competitive contracts by using project management principles. Schedule proposal efforts and staff proposal teams for on-time delivery of compliant and high-scoring bids. Avoid version control problems and staff burnout.
The time to express appreciation for the often extraordinary effort that proposal teams put in is at the time, or just after the proposal goes in – not when the contract is announced.
Time required for editing depends on four things: the state of the document, the length of the document, the rules of engagement, and the editor.
One of a series on fostering proposal teamwork, this one focuses on the paramount importance of the ability to work well with others: a more important attribute than domain expertise.
Reconnecting proposal teams with the great outdoors (or even just the space outside their proposal room) enhances their “professional health” – productivity, innovativeness, stability, and teamwork.
Betting insignificant amounts on unimportant outcomes brings teams together.