C. HENRY ADAMS BLOGS are online journals written & narrated into podcast about life experiences. Executive Producer - C. Henry Adams, Sound Composer Jay Berlinsky
Did you ever wonder why some companies have higher win rates than others?
You
might think at first that these companies have smarter people who are
better trained at proposal writing, better proposal development
processes, and maybe newer tools to help them write winning proposals.
That may not be the reason for their success. Success may be more to do
with executive decision-making on Bid/No-Bid Decision – Making.
The
organization has an established process for effectively evaluating the
government’s solicitation, assessing risks against opportunities, and
deciding whether to submit a proposal or not.
The bid/no-bid decision process is standardized throughout the organization and is mandatory for all opportunities.
The bid/no-bid decision process is well documented, and some portions may be automated.
The
bid/no-bid decision process results in a final decision about whether
to bid on the project and a formal document justifying the decision.
Senior
organizational managements, both functional and program, are involved
in providing input and approval of key bid/no-bid decisions and
documents.
The
team responsible for the bid/no-bid decision process includes
representatives from Subject Matter Experts (SME) and other functional
areas of the organization.
The
bid/no-bid decision process is fully integrated with other
organizational process, such as cost management, engineering and program
management.
The
bid/no-bid decision process includes an integrated assessment of risks
that involves identifying analyzing, and mitigating project risks.
The organization uses efficiency and effectiveness metrics in systematic evaluations of the bid/no-bid decision process
The organization adopts lessons learned and best practices as methods for continuously improving the bid/no-bid decision.
The
only way the Bid/No-Bid Decision – Making process work is that your
organization must create a pipeline of opportunities. If there’s a
Pipeline of opportunities, there’s time to ensure the Bid/no-bid process
is implemented and executed properly. “Make the right decision to Bid
or No Bid”.
On Monday, January 30th 2017 with little fanfare and much love, I accompanied the McCrae Family and Friends alone with a Fraternal Order of Brothers and Sisters to journey from the Metro Atlanta area ( Decatur, Georgia ) and Macon, Georgia to Dougherty County, Georgia ( the City of Albany ).
This was an effort made by John and Dot McCrae to assist victims of the South Georgia Natural Disaster that occurred on Sunday, January 22nd 2017 claiming several lives while displacing many others.
Their mission was simple; feed the victims and first responders a hot meal, give away clothing, care packages and additional food with love.
With the help of Family Members, Friends, Churches, Civic Organizations and Small Business(es) they accomplished their goal and showed great admiration with outstanding support.
If you never experienced a natural disaster up close and personal, be thankful. Fore, the experience whether you are a survivor, first responder or volunteer is not easy to forget.
The definition of surreal is quite simple. Fore, it is the occurrence of something that appears unreal, unusual, weird and in other words, a state of being that is not normal.
I make reference to the term surreal to warn the readers that once you step foot into a disaster area or even a war zone of destruction, you could likely be effected by it psychologically.
Nevertheless, if the Spirit of God instructs you to give a helping to others, perhaps you ought to listen.
Why? Well, the life you may help save, may very well be your own. I know that sounds a little creepy, but do not take it to mean something in a bad manner.
Why? Being blessed and returning your blessings by helping others only makes you stronger and better.
Paying it forward for someone else, will return to you one day when you least expect it.
Well, these are my thoughts, what say you?
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