Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - February 28th Readout

Dustin talks about the public procurement change agents podcast on the four year anniversary of the first episode.By Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - February 14th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin discusses procurement audit files as a cornerstone of trust and transparency in procurement, and highlights the core checkpoints for excellence in this area.

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - January 31st ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - January 24th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - January 17th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - January 10th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin discusses the "lifescape" calendar, which he uses at the end of every year to reflect and preserve the important happenings of the year and the passage of time.By Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin describes our “Collective Disconnect”where the whole company gets the days off between Christmas and New Year’s, and why it is an essential part of our culture.By Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin leads a discussion in the Civic "Let's Talk Shop" series about how to approach requirement elicitation, starting with success definition and then driving into organizing and guiding end users through discussions.By Dustin Lanier, CPPO

In an excerpt from Dustin's speech on Generative AI in the public sector, Dustin talks about a freely available acceptable use policy template, and details the prompting process with ChatGPT to create and improve this document. This snippet also addresses how to interact with generative ai from a staff skillup perspective. Title: 5 minute excerpt f…

In this extract from a recent speech at the GOVBUY conference, Dustin digs into "what are we negotiating" while staying within the scope of the RFP, and also some of the techniques to prepare for negotiation. Episode Title: Evaluation and Negotiation - Five Minute Speech ExcerptBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin draws parallels between the preparation and celebration of Thanksgiving and the parallels to public procurement. Episode Title: The Procurement Cornucopia

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - November 22nd Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - November 15th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - November 8th Readout

Dustin shares seven concepts he has employed in his tenure on the 14th anniversary of Civic Initiatives. Read more here. Public Procurement Change Agents Things I Have Learned: Seven Guiding Factors After Fourteen Years of BusinessBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - October 25th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - October 18th Readout

Dustin hits several key points to take into account when dealing with procurement in disaster response and recovery. Public Procurement Change Agents Procurement in Urgent Times: Our Critical Role in Response and Recovery

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - October 4th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - September 27th Readout

Dustin reviews the nexus between public health needs and public procurement best practices in six categories. Public Procurement Change Agents For the Public Good: The Critical Role of Sourcing in Health InstitutionsBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - September 13th Readout

Dustin previews his new and updated speech on Generative AI with a focus on how public procurement can leverage the capacity to staff skills. Given at NIGP Forum 2024. Public Procurement Change Agents Elevation: Remodeling GenAI as a Staff Enablement Platform : 7 Minute Preview

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - August 30th Readout

Dustin previews two speeches he will present at NIGP Forum 2024 in Charlotte. Discover how to harness AI to enhance your team's productivity and master LinkedIn for procurement success. Tune in for more details. Public Procurement Change Agents NIGP 2024 Speech PreviewBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - August 16th Readout

Dustin Lanier explores the idea from L. David Marquet’s "Turning the Ship Around!" is about decentralizing decision-making authority to those closest to the relevant information. He highlights how empowering individuals at the local level can accelerate crisis response and enhance operational efficiency. Public Procurement Change Agents Bonus Ladde…

In a 10-minute extract from the full session, Dustin offers training inspired by L. David Marquet's Ladder of Leadership, a concept from his book Turn the Ship Around. Drawing from his experience transforming a struggling submarine into a top performer, Marquet's approach emphasizes empowering employees to make decisions within set parameters while…

Dustin gives a one-month out preview of speaking roles and expo presence for Civic at NIGP Forum 2024. Public Procurement Change Agents A Look Forward to NIGP ForumBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Join Dustin Lanier and Colin Erhardt from the Government Performance Lab at Harvard Kennedy School as we delve into the Procurement Excellence Network! Here at Civic, we're avid supporters of their impactful initiatives, consistently highlighting their community resources and leadership efforts. Our discussion was truly enlightening! Public Procure…

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - July 12th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Holidays are a chance to spend with family and friends. What happens at Civic when a holiday lands on Thursday? Tune in to learn more. Public Procurement Change Agents Happy 4th of JulyBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - June 28th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - June 21st Readout

Dustin Lanier discusses the commonality of government and non-profit sectors related to procurement and contract management. Public Procurement Change Agents Converging Paths: The common ground between government and non-profitsBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin reviews specifics on what is required to encumber funds from the ARPA before the end of the year. Public Procurement Change Agents 150 Business Days to Encumber ARPABy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - May 31st ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin provides an update on the accomplishments of Food Rescue US, an organization committed to eliminating hunger and food waste. Civic Initiatives has pledged a portion of every client dollar would support this cause throughout 2024 Public Procurement Change Agents Food Rescue US Mid-Year Updates: Join us in supporting this great cause!…

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - May 17th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - March 22nd ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - May 10th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin interviews Kathrin Frauscher with the Open Contracting Partnership about their global mission for freer and more effective public procurement Public Procurement Change Agents Change Agent Chat: Kathrin Frauscher, Open Contracting PartnershipBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin previews a live interview with Kathrin Frauscher, the Deputy Executive Director of the Open Contracting Partnership (OCP). Be ready to learn how open contracting initiatives are reshaping the landscape of public procurement globally. Public Procurement Change Agents The Power of Open Contracting: Introduction…

Dustin summarizes the re-award of Civic Initiatives in the NASPO Acquisition Support Services Category which happened in early April, in terms of how it is used, and partners in the effort. Public Procurement Change Agents NASPO Acquisition Support Services Category Re-Award - Did You Know?By Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin writes on the value of Procurement Month in highlighting the work of procurement professionals for their work, as well as helping market the profession for the next generation of job seekers. Public Procurement Change Agents Celebrating #ProcurementMonthBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - March 15th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - March 8th ReadoutBy Dustin Lanier, CPPO