Public Procurement Change Agents

Five For Friday - Aug 14th 2026 Readout

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - August 7th 2026 Readout

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - July 24th 2026 Readout

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Socioeconomic Program Redesign: The Time Is Now: July 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Dustin reviews the current priority to reexamine and redesign socioeconomic programs that affect public procurement across the country. He goes through at what has changed, where the momentum points, and how to take action. This is an audio companion to an article published in the "Public Procurement on Linkedin" newsletter.

Five For Friday - July 10th 2026 Readout

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

AI Powered Procurement Foundations, Fluency and the Next Frontier: July 1st, 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Dustin shares a snippet from his most recent updates to his procurement focused ai presentation for procurement conferences with a short clip focusing on the next frontier - an intro to agentic ai.

Five For Friday - June 26, 2026 Readout

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Getting Back in Gear: June 17, 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Dustin comes back on the two month mark of Civic Initiatives joining the Public Knowledge family on what has been afoot, what he's learned, and what's coming through the rest of the year.

Five For Friday - June 12th 2026 Readout

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - June 5th 2026 Readout

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - May 29th 2026 Readout

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - May 22nd 2026 Readout

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - May 15th 2026 Readout

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - May 8th 2026 Readout

Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Civic Initiatives agrees to join Public Knowledge

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Public Knowledge today announced the acquisition of Civic Initiatives to leverage the best strengths from each group to continue our mutual public sector services. Dustin reflects on the journey and talks about the exciting opportunities ahead.

Five For Friday - April 17th 2026 Readout

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500

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/
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Five For Friday - April 10th 2026 Readout

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0500

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/
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Five For Friday - April 3rd 2026 Readout

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500

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/
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Five For Friday - March 27th 2026 Readout

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - March 20th Readout

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500

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/
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Five For Friday - March 20th Readout

Five For Friday - March 13th Readout

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - March 6th Readout

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - February 27th Readout

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Public Procurement Change Agents is Five!

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600

Dustin reflects on the weekly production of this podcast for five years, with nearly 6400 minutes of content on public sector operations projects.

Elite Eight Recap: your Playbook for AI in Public Procurement

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0600

Dustin recaps his recent speech at the California Association of Public Procurement Officials event, focusing on the fundamental checklist organizations can consider as they map a path to ai adoption, with an emphasis on public procurement.

Five For Friday - February 6th Readout

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 30th Readout

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 23rd Readout

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 16th Readout

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 9th Readout

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0600

You can Wait, but Why? Looking back at 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Dustin shares his annual "lifescape" review as one of his end of year customs to look back at the year and capture its most impactful moments.

Five For Friday - December 26th Readout

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - December 19th Readout

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - December 12th Readout

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600

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/
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Five For Friday - December 12th Readout

Five For Friday - December 5th Readout

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Giving Thanks for Procurement Professionals

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600

Dustin reviews six reasons to be thankful for the work of procurement professionals this Thanksgiving.

Five For Friday - November 21st Readout

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - November 14th Readout

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - November 7th Readout

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Built for Service: How Our Commitment to Public Procurement Has Kept Us Strong for Fifteen Years

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Dustin reflects on key lessons from the fifteenth anniversary of Civic Initiatives and its work in public procurement.

Five For Friday - October 24th Readout

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - October 17th Readout

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - October 10th Readout

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Civic Initiatives Re-Awarded NASPO Procurement Assistance and Support Services Contract

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin announces the award of this critical contract, which supports public procurement operations nationwide and includes options through 2032.

Five For Friday - September 26th Readout

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - September 19th Readout

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - September 12th Readout

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - September 5th Readout

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - August 29th Readout

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - August 22nd Readout

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Procurement Is Where the Rubber Meets the Road for Tech Leaders

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Dustin explores the major areas where tech leaders can leverage procurement to advance their core goals and maximize mission delivery.

Excerpt From Barrett & Greene Interview at GFOA

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin was asked to speak to Barrett and Green during the recent Government Finance Officers Association event about the panel topic he was moderating on cooperative contracts, and the overall topic of how finance officers should contribute to the existence of a strategic procurement function. Full video available on the Barrett and Greene website.

Six Things We’ll be Talking About at NIGP Forum

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Dustin previews the six major topics and themes that Civic Initiatives is taking into the NIGP Forum December 27-30 in Denver Colorado.

Cappo Webinar Excerpt - What do procurement professionals need to know about ai in mid 2025?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

In an 11-minute excerpt from a July webinar for the California Association of Public Procurement Officials, Dustin focuses on new trends and topics in generative ai that procurement professionals need to know about in mid 2025.

Cooperative Contracting: The Good, Bad, and The Ugly

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Dustin dives into the highlights from the GFOA procurement session on “Cooperative Contracts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”. The panel included Dustin as moderator and , Elena Hoffnagle Dean Mealy, II NIGP-CPP, CPPO, and CSSBB and Elizabeth Millwee, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP.

Five For Friday - July 4th Readout

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - June 27th Readout

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - June 20th Readout

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - June 13th Readout

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - June 6th Readout

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Seven things to know about coming changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations

Thu, 29 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Dustin summarizes major points provided by leaders of the GSA in a recent briefing provided on changes in federal procurement guidelines.

Back to Basics - What is Category Management?

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Dustin gives definitions for category management in public procurement, with examples and practical guidance on how to penguin. This podcast was also provided in article format at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

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Back to Basics - What is Category Management?

Five For Friday - May 16th Readout

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - May 9th Readout

Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:00 -0500

5 Minute Excerpt: Partnering Through Procurement for Public Impact Interview

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Dustin and Stacey Moss, president of Public Knowledge, had an hourlong conversation about procurement during the NASPO exchange conference, with a great discussion on the NASPO Acquisition Support Services and the general role of procurement as an accelerator for government program delivery. The full hourlong discussion can be found at https://pubknow.com/media-center/igniting-impact-podcast-partnering-through-procurement/ or by searching for the "Igniting Impact" podcast in your favorite podcast location.

Earth Day 2025: Practical Procurement Strategies that Drive Sustainability - and the Bottom Line

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Dustin explores five topical sourcing principles that provide a practical path to where sustainability truly pays dividends.

Abridged excerpt from OPBA "Procurement as a Strategic Asset" presentation

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Dustin presented to the Ontario Public Buyers Association in their Ignite series about how to develop the public procurement function as a strategic asset.

Five For Friday - April 11th Readout

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - April 4th Readout

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - March 28th Readout

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - March 21st Readout

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0500

The Foundation of Public Trust + Happy Procurement Month!

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin provides some ideas on the importance of procurement professionals delivering the foundation of trust on government operations, and recognizing March as Procurement Month.

Five For Friday - February 28th Readout

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Celebrating Four Years of the “Public Procurement Change Agents” Podcast

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0600

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

Five For Friday - February 14th Readout

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Back to Basics: Proactive Management of Effective Procurement Audit Files

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600

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

Five For Friday - January 31st Readout

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 24th Readout

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 17th Readout

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - January 10th Readout

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0600

Wait, but Why? Ending the Year with the "Lifescape" Calendar

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0600

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.

Civic’s Collective Disconnect During the Holidays

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600

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.

Excerpt from training on Requirement Elicitation

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

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.

5 minute excerpt from "Elevation: Generative AI from a Staff-First Mindset"

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600

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 from "Elevation: Generative AI from a Staff-First Mindset"

Evaluation and Negotiation - Five Minute Speech Excerpt

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0600

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 Excerpt

The Procurement Cornucopia

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600

Dustin draws parallels between the preparation and celebration of Thanksgiving and the parallels to public procurement.

Episode Title: The Procurement Cornucopia

Five For Friday - November 22nd Readout

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - November 15th Readout

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Five For Friday - November 8th Readout

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0600

Things I Have Learned: Seven Guiding Factors After Fourteen Years of Business

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Dustin shares seven concepts he has employed in his tenure on the 14th anniversary of Civic Initiatives. Read more here.
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Things I Have Learned: Seven Guiding Factors After Fourteen Years of Business

Five For Friday - October 25th Readout

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - October 18th Readout

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Procurement in Urgent Times: Our Critical Role in Response and Recovery

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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

Five For Friday - October 4th Readout

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - September 27th Readout

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0500

For the Public Good: The Critical Role of Sourcing in Health Institutions

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Dustin reviews the nexus between public health needs and public procurement best practices in six categories.
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For the Public Good: The Critical Role of Sourcing in Health Institutions

Five For Friday - September 13th Readout

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Elevation: Remodeling GenAI as a Staff Enablement Platform : 7 Minute Preview

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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.
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Elevation: Remodeling GenAI as a Staff Enablement Platform : 7 Minute Preview

Five For Friday - August 30th Readout

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0500

NIGP 2024 Speech Preview

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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.
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NIGP 2024 Speech Preview

Five For Friday - August 16th Readout

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Bonus Ladder of Leadership Topic: Moving Authority to Information

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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.
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Bonus Ladder of Leadership Topic: Moving Authority to Information

Empowering Employees Through Ladder of Leadership Strategies

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500

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 maintaining overall responsibility for the organization's well-being. This approach embodies the growth mindset Civic is aiming to cultivate.
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Empowering Employees Through Ladder of Leadership Strategies

A Look Forward to NIGP Forum

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Dustin gives a one-month out preview of speaking roles and expo presence for Civic at NIGP Forum 2024.
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A Look Forward to NIGP Forum

Change Agent Chat: Colin Erhardt Government Performance Lab

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500

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!
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Change Agent Chat: Colin Erhardt Government Performance Lab

Five For Friday - July 12th Readout

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Happy 4th of July

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0500

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.
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Happy 4th of July

Five For Friday - June 28th Readout

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Five For Friday - June 21st Readout

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0500

Converging Paths: The common ground between government and non-profits

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Dustin Lanier discusses the commonality of government and non-profit sectors related to procurement and contract management.
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Converging Paths: The common ground between government and non-profits

150 Business Days to Encumber ARPA

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Dustin reviews specifics on what is required to encumber funds from the ARPA before the end of the year.
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150 Business Days to Encumber ARPA

Five For Friday - May 31st Readout

Fri, 31 May 2024 16:00:00 -0500

Food Rescue US Mid-Year Updates: Join us in supporting this great cause!

Thu, 23 May 2024 09:39:44 -0500

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
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Food Rescue US Mid-Year Updates: Join us in supporting this great cause!

Five For Friday - May 17th Readout

Fri, 17 May 2024 16:11:45 -0500

Five For Friday - March 22nd Readout

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:48:28 -0500

Five For Friday - May 10th Readout

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:32:11 -0500

Change Agent Chat: Kathrin Frauscher, Open Contracting Partnership

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:16:16 -0500

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

The Power of Open Contracting: Introduction

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:10:11 -0500

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.
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The Power of Open Contracting: Introduction

NASPO Acquisition Support Services Category Re-Award - Did You Know?

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:55:13 -0500

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.
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NASPO Acquisition Support Services Category Re-Award - Did You Know?

Celebrating #ProcurementMonth

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:57:22 -0500

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.
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Celebrating #ProcurementMonth

Five For Friday - March 15th Readout

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:44:34 -0500

Five For Friday - March 8th Readout

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:25:26 -0600

A Leap Year Retrospective: Where We Were, and Where We Are

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:06:31 -0600

Dustin takes the opportunity of Leap Day to look back at where we were on the last Leap Pay - February 29, 2020. Observations include both public procurement in general and the changes in Civic Initiatives as a service provider.
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A Leap Year Retrospective: Where We Were, and Where We Are

Five For Friday - February 23rd Readout

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:01:33 -0600

Five For Friday - February 16th Readout

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:58:37 -0600

Change Agent Chat with Jack Pellegrino, County of San Diego

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:21:58 -0600

Dustin interviews Jack Pellegrino, Director of Purchasing and Contracting for the County of San Diego. They discuss the CAPPO 2024 conference, talk about how he came up in procurement management, and explore the new master's program at the University of San Diego for supply chain, to which he is lending his leadership.
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Change Agent Chat with Jack Pellegrino, County of San Diego

Five For Friday - February 2nd Readout

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:56:34 -0600

Five For Friday - January 26th Readout

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:26:04 -0600

Picking the Right Tool for the Job: A Strategic Approach to Solicitation Events

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:28:20 -0600

Dustin Lanier provides an audio companion to an article on Linkedin about thinking creatively about the tools we use for procurement - when taking a new opportunity to market in public procurement, it is a given that we always have to assess the "what", but we should spend almost as much time in assessing the "how."
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Picking the Right Tool for the Job: A Strategic Approach to Solicitation Events

Five For Friday - January 12th Readout

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:57:52 -0600

Five For Friday - January 5th Readout

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:45:24 -0600

Five For Friday - Year End Edition!

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:45:25 -0600

Dustin reviews the five most popular posts of the year in terms of number of impressions.
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Five For Friday - Year End Edition!

Review of Public Procurement Conferences and Our Speech Portfolio in 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:56:36 -0600

Dustin recaps the level of commitment made by Civic Initiatives to public procurement conferences in 2023 and also recaps all of the speech topics given at these conferences across the country.
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Review of Public Procurement Conferences and Our Speech Portfolio in 2023

Food Rescue US - a 1:1 discussion with Dave Lampert, CEO

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:32:25 -0600

Dustin Interviews Dave Lampert about how Food Rescue US connects food that would otherwise be thrown out with people in need through innovative supply chains and logistics.
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Food Rescue US - a 1:1 discussion with Dave Lampert, CEO

Excerpt from 5 Tips to Future Proof Procurement on December 7

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:43:31 -0600

Dustin joins Anthony Berry from Euna Solutions to discuss 5 Tips to Future Proof Procurement. This clip is a short snippet from a section on branding ourselves in procurement and thinking about staffing shortages.
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Excerpt from 5 Tips to Future Proof Procurement on December 7

Five For Friday - December 1st Readout

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:51:06 -0600

Implementing Performance Measures in Procurement (And Beyond)

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:38:44 -0600

Dustin narrates a recent article written on Linkedin about the core elements of implementing performance measure programs and some keys to success in getting such programs off the ground.
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Implementing Performance Measures in Procurement (And Beyond)

Five For Friday - November 24th Readout

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:32:04 -0600

Five For Friday - November 10th Readout

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:02:11 -0600

Five For Friday - November 3rd Readout

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:44:00 -0500

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/

AI Session Extract from OpenGov Transform Panel

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:07:01 -0500

Dustin gives a 10-minute overview of topics related to ai in public procurement on a panel with Thao Jones-Hill, Mariel Reed and David Yarkin in the overall Transform conference event of Opengov.

Five For Friday - October 20th Readout

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:29:40 -0500

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/

Five For Friday - October 13th Readout

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:41:52 -0500

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/

Chat Agent Chat on Timely Payments in Public Procurement with Cullen Gallagher

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:15:50 -0500

Dustin and Cullen Gallagher, CEO of Lunch Payments, talk about why timely payments to vendors is important to public procurement, and also how Cullen has taken his personal experience in this topic as his daily work in the mission of the Lunch Payments platform.

Five For Friday - September 29nd Readout

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:47:18 -0500

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/

Five For Friday - September 22nd Readout

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:57:09 -0500

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/

Civic Summit '23 - Kicking Off Our Annual Planning Session

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:38:23 -0500

Dustin provides a sneak peek into the annual planning meeting of Civic Initiatives with a clip from the kickoff remarks.

Change Agent Chats: Generative AI in the Public Sector discussion with Steve Meier

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:23:51 -0500

Dustin interviews Steve Meier, head of innovation for kungfu.ai, on his great insights into the use of generative ai and its applications to public sector.

Generative AI Speech Quicktake: AI as your on-demand "Quant"

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:29:52 -0500

We are curating 4 "quicktakes" from Dustin's new speech "Generative AI: The New Tool in the Toolkit". In this first clip, Dustin lays our ideas on AI as your on-demand "Quant" (Finance slang for someone who is great at math)

Generative AI Speech Quicktake: AI as a Brainstorming Partner

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:27:32 -0500

We are curating 4 "quicktakes" from Dustin's new speech "Generative AI: The New Tool in the Toolkit". In this first clip, Dustin lays our ideas on AI as the best brainstormer of all time.

Generative AI Speech Quicktake: AI as a tool for synthesis

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:16:43 -0500

We are curating 4 "quicktakes" from Dustin's new speech "Generative AI: The New Tool in the Toolkit". In this first clip, Dustin lays our ideas on AI as a tool for synthesis of information.

Get Out There (On Linkedin!) NIGP Forum Breakout session

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:06:21 -0500

Dustin joins a panel at NIGP Forum on why Linkedin is valuable for procurement professionals and practical tips to make it more valuable. Panelists also included Jennifer Sulentic, Stephen Nelson, James E Crenshaw.

Civic at NIGP Forum Aug 19-23 Part 2 (And Five For Friday Readout)

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:48:07 -0500

Dustin reviews the content from Civic in the runup to NIGP Forum through the week and also four other pieces of news that made it into Five for Friday on August 18th

Civic at NIGP Forum August 19-23 - Part 1

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:16:44 -0500

Dustin kicks off the content preview for our precense at NIGP Forum in Louisville in 9 days, previewing the team, the expo presence and the primary speaking opportunities. Find us if you are attending!

Change Agent Chats: 1:1 with Chris Sawchuk, The Hackett Group

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:09:55 -0500

Dustin interviews Chris Sawchuk, the Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader of The Hackett Group, which is a true leader in benchmarking, with a vast and diverse methodology that draws on the results of more than 25,000 benchmarking engagements with nearly 8,800 public and private sector participants worldwide.

The discussion covered why benchmarking is important and use cases for its applicability in the public sector, as well as common interests of Civic Initiatives and The Hackett group in establishing a framework for benchmarking in public procurement.

Civic Talks Shop - Guiding Fundamentals 3 minute snippet

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:00:57 -0500

In this episode, Dustin pulls a snippet from an internal training session from a series we are calling "Civic Talks Shop," where we are building a common understanding of what we believe and how we do work. This second in the series was about Guiding Fundamentals and their application in reviews. This audio addresses the three fundamental "legs of the stool" for strategic procurement.

Five For Friday - July 21st Readout

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:08:00 -0500

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/

Five for Friday - July 14 Readout

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:53:08 -0500

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/

Change Agent Chats: Leah McGrath, Executive Director, StateRAMP

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:36:52 -0500

Dustin Lanier and Leah McGrath discuss StateRAMP, how it is solving issues in public procurement for both the vendor community and the public procurement community, and a new partner relationship with Civic Initiatives.

Five for Friday - June 30 Readout

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:12:54 -0500

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/

Change Agent Chat: Rob Handfield and Andrea Patrucco on the Strategic National Stockpile

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:29:58 -0500

Dustin Lanier moderates Rob Handfield and Andrea Patruccoin a discussion of the report they contributed to on the Strategic National Stockpile, which combed through extensive data from the COVID era to identify needs and recommendations to improve supply chain in future disaster reponses.

Don't Cover the Stove in Caution Tape

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:37:05 -0500

Dustin talks about thinking about procurement as a tool that requires mastery, and makes an analogy to a stove as a tool that also needs to be mastered so it isn't governed with caution.

Civic Talks Shop - Purchasing vs Procurement 5 minute snippet

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:07:29 -0500

In this episode, Dustin pulls a snippet from an internal training session from a series we are calling "Civic Talks Shop," where we are building a common understanding of what we believe and how we do work. This first series is about Purchasing vs. Procurement, and how to build the vocabulary to have this conversation.

Building Bridges - Connecting Finance and Procurement (Part 2 of 2 of GFOA Panel Discussion)

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:07:28 -0500

In a panel presentation at the Government Financial Officers Association Conference 2023, Dustin contributed a speech on "Building Bridges - Connecting Finance and Procurement. In this second of two parts, he talks about what finance must do to support procurement, how citizens are served with that support, and how the story changes if you run a small organization.

Building Bridges - Connecting Finance and Procurement (Part 1 of 2 of GFOA Panel Discussion)

Mon, 22 May 2023 11:50:58 -0500

In a panel presentation at the Government Financial Officers Association Conference 2023, Dustin contributed a speech on "Building Bridges - Connecting Finance and Procurement. In this first of two parts, he talks about how procurement is a fully professionalized function, and that Finance and Procurement are aligned in mission. Stay tuned next week for the "but" of supporting procurement correctly in this relationship.

The Financial Data Transparency Act - Getting on a Guidepath for Success

Wed, 17 May 2023 09:17:27 -0500

The Financial Data Transparency Act will drive change in local government financial data reporting standards - with ripple effects out to states and the private sector. In this breakout session from the Ivalua user conference, Dustin covered the fundamentals of this topic, the implications for entities to account for in technology implementations today, and five discussions that should be beginning in all levels of government today to get on the glide path for success.
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Five for Friday - May 12 Readout

Fri, 12 May 2023 18:12:18 -0500

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/

Resourceful Procurement - NAEP Breakout Session with Ed Mills

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:04:57 -0500

Dustin and Ed discuss aspects of planning and optimizing procurement teams in higher education, and options for creative resourcing through external Procurement as a Service capabilities. This session was a Choose to Connect session at that NAEP 2023 conference.

Five Keys to Strategic Partnerships

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:25:13 -0500

Dustin covers five key tests to establish strategic partnerships, and also introduces strategic partner announcements in the coming days and weeks for Civic Initiatives.

Federal Relief Funds and Procurement: A Survival Guide - Ten Minute Excerpt

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:03:08 -0500

At the ARNIGP Procurement Conference in April, Dustin Lanier gave a breakout session on Federal Relief Funds and Procurement" A Survival Guide, covering fundamentals and practical advice for performing well with federal funds and specifically related to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. This ten minute preview gives context as to the speech, reach out if you would like to learn about the whole presentation.

Five for Friday - April 14 Readout

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:43:17 -0500

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/

Five For Friday - April 7th Readout

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:12:37 -0500

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/

What's Your Why - Higher Education Public Procurement Panel

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:34:44 -0500

In concert with the National Association of Education Procurement, Civic Initiatives Founder Dustin Lanier moderates a panel if Higher Education Procurement Leaders about what brought them to the profession, why they stay, and how they transfer that energy to the next generation. Panelists include Don Buffum, Mississippi State University, Jennifer Alvarez, Palm Beach State College, and Greg Shabram with University of Oregon.

Procurement Month 2023 - What's Your Why?

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:48:22 -0500

In this podcast also transcribed as an article, Dustin Lanier pulls together highlights from the video answers to the "What's Your Why" videos from team members, and talks about the common theme of public procurement as a key asset, as well as the purpose Civic Initiatives finds in service.

Stephanie Brown 1:1 Chat From the Virginia Association of Governmental Procurement Expo Hall

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:06:09 -0500

Stephanie Brown, President of VAGP 2023, talks about the great event underway and priorities for the organization.

Five For Friday - March 10th Readout

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:51:39 -0600

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/

Procurement Month! Civic's content plan in celebration

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:46:04 -0600

Procurement is celebrated in public procurement shops around the country in March, and Civic has several pieces of content prepared including staff spotlights, articles, webinars and in-person speaking. Dustin gives a preview.

Five For Friday - February 24th Readout

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:33 -0600

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/

Five For Friday - February 17th Readout

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:00:41 -0600

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 17th Readout

Panel Excerpt: Navigating the SLED Market with your Cooperative Contract

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:41:15 -0600

In a brief excerpt from an hourlong panel, Dustin Lanier responds to a question from Tammy Rimes about some of the whys of staffing shortages in public procurement and the role of cooperative contracts. The full panel discussion is available on the website on the National Cooperative Procurement Partners.

The Six Core Questions on Co-Op Contracting

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:42:30 -0600

In the runup to a panel discussion for both government and vendors on Co-op Contracting, Dustin Lanier answers in rapid fire fashion the Six Interrogatives - "Who" "Why" "What" "When" "How" and "Where"

Five For Friday - January 27th Readout

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:51:40 -0600

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/

Navigating Staffing Constraints - A CAPPO Breakout Session

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:36:33 -0600

Dustin Lanier, CPPO moderates a panel discussion on Navigating Staffing Constraints with Jennifer Alford, MA CPPO from Delta College, Theresa Harris, Ed.D, CPCM from the University of San Diego and Angelic Davis, MPA, CPPO, NIGP-CPPfrom Mount San Antonio College. This audio is a condensed version of a discussion from a panel at the California Association of Public Procurement Professionals conference in early January. Bullet point highlights of the talk can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five for Friday Readout -January 13th, 2023

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:05:45 -0600

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - January 6th Readout

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:58:40 -0600

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five for Friday - The 2022 in review five most popular posts

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:13:02 -0600

Dustin reviews a lightly curated list of the five highest impression posts on Linkedin of the year. All content can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Collective Disconnect - Civic is off next week!

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:25:09 -0600

For the first time ever we will be off as a company all next week! Excited to do that for the team. Learn about it in this quick episode.

Procurement Through the Eyes of the City Manager - Harry Black Interview in a CAPPO Webinar

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:38:40 -0600

Dustin Lanier guides a discussion with Harry Black, City Manager from the City of Stockton, regarding his extended procurement career, and how that experience impacts his daily work. This webinar was hosted by the California Association of Public Procurement Professionals.

Talking It Up: Describing Procurement as Our Profession - 6 minute preview

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:32:37 -0600

Dustin Lanier talks to the Louisiana Chapter of NIGP on "Talking It Up: Describing Procurement as Our Profession." This hour-long activity includes three distinct icebreaker sessions, interactive handouts and a discussion on how to talk about procurement to ourselves, our close associates and the next generation. This clip is a six-minute sample of the content.

Bring Up The Next Generation of Procurement All-Stars with TJ Martin from the City of Phoenix

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:45:18 -0600

Dustin Lanier and TJ Martin, CPO from the City of Phoenix, talk about the urgency to think long term about staffing in public procurement, the challenges on creating both interest from the next generation and developing competencies, and some of the interesting and leading ideas coming from the City of Phoneix to make a difference.

Bringing Up the Next Generation of Procurement All-Stars - November 30 Live Discussion Preview

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:37:28 -0600

Dustin previews the live discussion scheduled for Nov 30 at Noon Central on Linkedin Audio - "Bringing Up the Next Generation of Procurement All-Stars" Together with TJ Martin, CPO from the City of Phoenix. Event info can be found at https://lnkd.in/g5ddqqk7

Five For Friday - November 18th Readout

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:53:31 -0600

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Civic Initiatives is Twelve Years Strong

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:49:48 -0600

This week we celebrate our 12th year in business with a company planning gathering starting tomorrow! With over 40 people now on the team, it is a time to be thankful and excited about our ability to serve public procurement across the country.

Now we are twelve years in - Lending tree says that the failure rate of small businesses after 10 years is 65.5% So I'm humbled by that - but also thankful that right now our crunch is in the other direction - demand is heavy and we continue to grow! Thank you, clients, business partners, and quiet supporters.

Read the rest of the story at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five for Friday - November 4th Readout

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:55:37 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Do You Know These Ten Things About Linkedin?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:37:58 -0500

Dustin excerpts concepts presented from a recent speech for NIGP Area II on "Making Social Media a Part of your Procurement Outreach Strategy" with Thao Jones- Hill. This episode primarily focused on basics of how the Linkedin algorithm works, and what to take into account when making content. A document accompaniment can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Affiliated Experts - A New Program of Service

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:47:00 -0500

Dustin announces a new program that will allow experienced public procurement professionals the ability to work part-time on project work and research initiatives, and introduces the inagural pair of experts, Norma Hall and Veronica Caston Frost.

Five for Friday - October 14th Readout

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:55:13 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Fiver for Friday - October 7th Readout

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:06:12 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Evaluation and Negotiation - A Practical Guide - 10 minute preview

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:39:23 -0500

In a new speech, Dustin Lanier provides new insights for public procurement professionals on a practical approach to evaluation and negotiation, including sources of power in acquisition, solicitation development, evaluation strategies, and approaches to negotiation. This excerpt is a 10 minute preview from the first portion of this speech. This presentation is available for virtual and in-person presentations.

ICMA Presentation - Procurement as a Service

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:48:54 -0500

At the International City and County Managers Association, Dustin Lanier talks about Procurement as a Service - why Procurement should be a priority, what is Procurement as a Service, and includes four use cases for its application, including short clips from four local government leaders.

Procurement as a Service

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:21:42 -0500

Dustin Lanier describes an upcoming speech on "Procurement as a Service - Stories from the Field" for the International City/County Managers Association. He covers procurement should be a priority for City and County managers, what is Procurement as a Service, and who needs Procurement as a Service in four profiles. An article accompaniment can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five for Friday - September 9th Readout

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:37:46 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Cook County NIGP Discussion Part Two : Raffi Sarrafian and Dustin Lanier

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:56:14 -0500

In Part two of a case study conversation at the NIGP Forum, Raffi Sarrafian and Dustin Lanier begin a discussion about the Transformation projects underway in Cook County.

Cook County NIGP Discussion Part One : Raffi Sarrafian and Dustin Lanier

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:19:28 -0500

In Part one of a case study conversation at the NIGP Forum, Raffi Sarrafian and Dustin Lanier begin a discussion about the Transformation projects underway in Cook County.

NIGP Forum - Session preview with Raffi Sarrafian

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:54:40 -0500

On Tuesday August 23rd at 12:45EST, Dustin Lanier and Raffi Sarrafian, CPO from Cook County, will discuss procurement transformation efforts underway there, the role of implementation partners like Civic Initiatives, and anticipated benefits. Dustin and Raffi preview the session in this short clip.

Cost Analysis as an Engine for Public Procurement - 15 minute excerpt

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:04:30 -0500

Rick Gay and Dustin Lanier speak together in a panel on "Cost Analysis as an Engine for Public Procurement" courtesy of NIGP's webinar series. The presentation was over an hour and went through several levels of complexity. The full session is available in the NIGP webinar library.

Five for Friday - August 5th Readout

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:42:35 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Reducing Drag in Procurement - Speech Excerpt

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:18:33 -0500

In an seven minute excerpt from a longer speech about making Procurement a Strategic Asset, Lanier talks about the concept of eliminating drag in procurement process as one of the ways to find more time for the strategic work.

Five for Friday - July 22nd Readout

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:34:40 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Procurement As The Focal Point

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:29:25 -0500

In this clip, Dustin Lanier responds to a pair of questions from the Government Financial Officers Association after a speech on eprocurement. The unexpected questions were “we eliminated purchasing, would this still work with no purchasing” and "if we don’t have a procurement function, how would we build the case that we should?” Lanier responds off the cuff about the importance of procurement as the focal point between finance, business, legal and the supplier community.

Five for Friday - July 8th Readout

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:54:45 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Flipping the Financial Year - In Style

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:30:27 -0500

Dustin Lanier facilitates a discussion on procurement's issues when "flipping the financial year" with state, local and higher education participants: Justin Sullivan, James E. Crenshaw, Christin Webb, Jenny Hedderman, Christina Semeraro, Alli McNally and Stephanie Brown.

Transforming in Turbulent Times - NAEP Breakout Session

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 08:46:34 -0500

Dustin Lanier and Jana Thompson talk about Jana's experience in overseeing a procurement transformation initiative while at the University of North Dakota that started pre-covid and had to transcend the move to home from staff.

Riding the eProcurement Wave - GFOA - 15 Minute Excerpt

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:21:12 -0500

Dustin Lanier talks about eprocurement fundamentals and definitions for the Government Finance Officers Association - This clip is an excerpt of the first 15 minutes of the presentation that goes through establishing the markets of success for an eprocurement project, and how to think about transactional and transformational automation.

Five for Friday - June 10 Readout

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:40:43 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five For Friday - June 3 Readout

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:34:15 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Five for Friday readout - May 27

Fri, 27 May 2022 16:46:10 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Fiver for Friday readout - May 20

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:12:48 -0500

Dustin Lanier reviews the procurement news of the week in audio and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/

Victor Leamer - quick lobby chat about his presentations

Fri, 13 May 2022 14:24:48 -0500

Dustin and Victor Leamer, senior buyer for Spokane County, talk about Victor's presentation on "Procurement Ancestry" at NIGP Region 8, as well as his portfolio of speeches at NIGP Forum in Boston in August.

Talent Management in the Great Realignment

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:28:49 -0500

Rosey Murton from Florida State University, Aaron Carter from the University of Illinois and Dustin Lanier talk about Talent Management in an NAEP Event on May 3rd, touching on topics ranging from staff motivation, recruiting, retention, and other topics about attracting and retaining staff in the era of ongoing staff turbulence.

Five for Friday Readout April 29th

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:08:39 -0500

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday current event topics for April 29nd. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five for Friday Readout April 22

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:03:21 -0500

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday current event topics for April 22nd. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five for Friday Readout - April 15th

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:02:46 -0500

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday current event topics for April 15th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Aubrey Leigh Goodwin 1:1 - State of Mississippi

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:11:51 -0500

Dustin interviews Aubrey Leigh Goodwin, a Deputy Executive Director for the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration. Aubrey Leigh oversees a variety of procurement functions for the state, and talks about her career path and aspects of procurement in the state.

Quick Talk - Chapters as an Enduring Community

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:59:25 -0500

Dustin Lanier contributes a five minute quick talk to the NIGP Chapter Academy session on Leadership and Member Engagement. The topic was how Chapters can provide an Enduring Community during an ongoing period of job change, and ways to contribute new methods to provide value to members.

Growing Purchasing Into Procurement Speech - Ten Minute Excerpt

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:52:53 -0500

Dustin Lanier speaks at the Virginia Association of Governmental Procurement about "Growing Purchasing Into Procurement," related to a recent name change of the organization. This is a ten minute excerpt of an hour including group discussions available for other procurement events upon request!

Procurement as a Career - Should Public Procurement be on the List for Graduating Seniors?

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:20:10 -0500

Dustin Lanier gathers some thoughts on why graduating seniors should consider a career in procurement, with quick takes from Carrie Mathes, Aaron Carter and Jaime Schorr. This podcast also presented as an article on linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo

Career Week discussion, plus Five for Friday Readout 3-11

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:24:48 -0600

Dustin goes over the Career Week content from the week, and the rest of the Five for Friday current event topics for March 11th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five for Friday - March 4th

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:34:49 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday current event topics for March 4th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Watchwords for Public Procurement in 2022

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:17:16 -0600

What are the best predictions about trends and themes that will drive our discussion in the year, boiled down into a handful of words? Our panel starts with a list of five - Talent, Velocity, Portfolio, Digital and Automation - then moves into some additional excellent discussion about Agility, Collaboration, Consultation and Patience. Panel Participants include Dustin Lanier, Jaime Schorr, Justin Sullivan, Jenny Hedderman, Christin Webb, James E. Crenshaw, Christina Semeraro, and special guest Gary Lambert.

Feb 11 Five for Friday readout

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:44:00 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday content for February 11th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five For Friday Read Out - February 4th

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:43:46 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday content for February 4th (and January 28th). Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Content Plan for 2022 + Five For Friday 1/21

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:26:58 -0600

Dustin reads through the recent article on the Content plan for 2022, including a preview discussion about Linkedin Audio, and provides a step through the Five for Friday content for January 21st. Find all of the described articles and links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five For Friday Read Out - January 14th

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:21:08 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday content for January 7th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five For Friday Read Out - January 7th

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:47:49 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday content for January 7th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five For Friday Read Out - December 31st

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 14:28:11 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday content for December 31st. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier-CPPO

Five For Friday Read Out - December 24th

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:35:19 -0600

Dustin goes over the Five for Friday content for December 24th. Find all of the described links at https://www.linkedin.com/dustin-lanier

Public Procurement on Linkedin - Newsletter Launch

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:16:07 -0600

Dustin Lanier launches a new newsletter service on Linkedin via an article reviewing content in 2021. This is an audio recording of that article. Check out this article on Linkedin and subscribe in all channels!

Five for Friday - What it is and how I do it

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:57:02 -0600

Dustin Lanier goes behind the scenes on the making of the popular "five for friday" content digest produced every week on Linkedin, and overviews the content for December 10th.

5 things I Wish I Knew - Speech Excerpt

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:24:20 -0600

Dustin Lanier presents for the Wisconsin Association for Public Procurement on "5 things I wish I Knew" - a speech in a game format that helps buyers better understand the vendor experience, and vendors better understand the buyer experience. This excerpt covers the first 10 minutes of this 45 minute presentation to give a preview of this broader topic. The full speech will be given throughout the spring and summer, reach out if you are interested in the full presentation!

DEI and Public Procurement Programs - How Do They Rise Together?

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:10 -0600

Dustin facilitates a panel discussion about how Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs and Public Procurement connect. Panelist include Jaime Schorr, Justin Sullivan, Victor Leamer, Christin Webb, and David Yarkin. Dustin also describes the DEI Survey out now at https://www.civicinitiatives.com/DEI-survey

DEI and Public Procurement Survey Launch - Introduction Podcast

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:55:52 -0600

Dustin Lanier walks through the survey that Civic Initiatives recently released on Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs and how they interface with public procurement programs. The survey will be open through December 2nd - please review and participate if you are involved in these programs for a public sector entity!

It's Go Time - speech excerpt from 11/9 MAGPPA general session

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:34:47 -0600

Dustin Lanier presented for the Mississippi Association of Governmental Purchasing and Property Agents on "It's Go Time - How Procurement Shops Attract and Retain Talent" in a lunch general session on 11/9. This clip is the first ten minutes of the presentation. If you are hosting procurement events in the spring and are interested in this or other topics, please reach out for speaking information.

Quick Introduction to the Civic Initiatives Practice Leads

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:24:31 -0500

Recorded during Civic Initiatives 11-year anniversary gathering and planning sessions, Dustin Lanier gets each of the company's practice leads to introduce themselves, tell how they came to Civic, and to introduce what they do. Practice Leads are Derrek Davis, Woody Fluharty, Charlene Danel and Lisa Rolik,.

Gary O Chavez Quick Chat 1:1

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:26:06 -0500

Dustin Lanier talks with Gary O Chavez, president of the New Mexico Public Purchasing Association from the expo hall about their annual event, and interesting accommodations they have made for people based on their socializing comfort level.

Dustin Lanier Fast Talk - NIGP Panel comments on Public Procurement Change Agents

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:09:02 -0500

In a panel discussion for aspects of procurement transformation involving Jarrod McAdoo (Ivalua), Andrew Cochran (State of Ohio) and Vincent Olds (New York City), Dustin had prepared remarks on being a public procurement change agent that fostered the rest of the panel discussion. Find the full panel presentation on the NIGP website!

NASCA Panel Discussion on Supply Chain and Stockpile Management

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:26:54 -0500

The National Association of Chief Administrators speaking series hosted a panel on October 8th with Pam Goins, Executive Director, facilitating a discussion with Curt Topper, Chief Administrative Officer for Pennsylvania, Dustin Lanier, Civic Initiatives Founder, and Jaime Schorr, CPO for Maine and President-Elect for the National Association of Chief Procurement Officers.

How do Procurement Shops Attract and Retain Talent Today?

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:49:31 -0500

With factors such as managing burnout, dealing with back to the office scenarios and a newly mobile workforce, what do procurement shops need to do to attract and retain talent today? Dustin Lanier facilitates our practitioner panel this episode in discussion, including Jaime Schorr, Justin Sullivan, Jenny Hedderman, James Crenshaw, Christin Webb and Christina Semeraro.

Fast talk on Procurement Outsourcing for Smart Procurement World (9/13)

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:09:52 -0500

Dustin gives an opening panel fast talk on things to keep in mind when considering outsourcing for the Sout African conference on Smart Procurement World, and what effect Covid-19 had on that proposition.

Ed Mills and Dustin Lanier present on Procurement Transformation Takes Flight

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:10:42 -0500

From the District 6 NAEP event in Early September, Ed and Dustin discuss the University of Colorado's approach to scoping and executing on procurement transformation projects, and the ability to incorporate and utilize partners like Civic Initiatives to augment the internal team and accelerate certain key outcomes.

Smart Procurement World (happening 9/13): Discusssion with Mediacy Mudekwa

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:12:39 -0500

Dustin Lanier talks with Mediacy Mudekwa about the upcoming Smart Procurement World conference, the largest procurement conference in Africa. Dustin was asked to do a fast talk on approaches to outsourcing/outtasking and considerations when managing such a set of decisions.

Gillian Gillett Quick Chat 1:1

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:21:33 -0500

Gillian Gillett, program manager for integrated mobility at CalTrans (and Civic Initiatives client), talks with Dustin Lanier about innovative and ongoing procurement initiatives being driven by CalTrans related to public transit and recent announcements from other states in participating in the outcomes of these solicitations.

Fred Kuhn 1:1 Quick Chat

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:14:08 -0500

Dustin and Fred talk about the NIGP virtual forum and the upcoming procurement leadership summit in September.

Team Chat: Quick Discussion of Procurement Education with Devin Howard

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:56:20 -0500

Dustin interviews the newest Civic Initiatives team member Devin Howard about her approach to education and certification as she develops her public procurement career. Dustin also reviews content from the week on education and certification options posted to Linkedin.

Succession Planning in Public Procurement

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:38:17 -0500

How do we give new people in procurement exposure to the work so that they can lead how to take leadership roles, and how do we manage actual transitions? This topic came up right at the end of our discussion last week on Hot Jobs, so we discuss strategies on this important topic.

Our practitioner panel discussing the topic this time around includes Jaime Schorr, Justin Sullivan, Jenny Hedderman, Alli McNally, Christin Webb, Jonathan Walker and Yen Pang.

Hot Jobs in Public Procurement

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:56:19 -0500

We had a really great discussion on "Hot Jobs" in Public Procurement with our practitioner panel - Jaime Schorr, Justin Sullivan, James Crenshaw, Jenny Hedderman, Jonathan Walker, Yen Pang, Christina Semeraro and Alli Mcnally. We agreed to carry this topic forward into succession planning in a future chat.

I'd encourage you to check out the document post on "Hot Jobs" from last week on Linkedin in concert with the podcast - If you are looking to plan a career path in public procurement, take a listen and reach out if I can help you. I know lots of people who may be looking for you!

ESSER Grant Panel Discussion

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:12:26 -0500

In a panel discussion hosted by the Center for Technology, Dustin Lanier joins Deborah Giles, Ying Chan, Tracie Bryant, Melissa Griggs, and Gregg Descheemaeker. The topic was ESSER grants - i.e. the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund - and the process and protocol for use. Lanier's content was around on the Treasury guidance and best practices in use of federal funds in procurement.

If you are in k-12 (or a friend of k-12!) you will enjoy the content!

1:1 on Work From Anywhere with Pam Goins, NASCA Executive Director

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:56:28 -0500

The National Association of State Chief Administrators has a new comprehensive report out on the impact of remote work on real estate portfolios. Dustin interviews Pam Goins, the NASCA Executive Director, about this report for this week's podcast, which picks up the themes of "Work from Anywhere" that we discussed in Clubhouse a couple of weeks ago.

Procurement has been particularly impacted by the pandemic in terms of needing to learn and adopt new processes when teams that had never been remote were suddenly completely remote. And even now with return to office happening, many procurement organizations will stay remote or at least hybrid, so this is a timely report.

New Grant Funding - How Does Procurement Prepare?

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:44:14 -0500

With ARPA and ESSER funds starting to come into the pipeline in the next month, it will be an interesting time for procurement. Normal start of the fiscal year pressure will only be accelerated with new funding that may have specialized procurement needs.

Compounding all of that is the fact that rules that were relaxed during Covid will begin snapping back into place, and federal funding always brings new reporting and use requirements that need to be proactively planned for.

Joining Dustin Lanier in the practitioner panel are Jaime Schorr, Jenny Hedderman, Justin Sullivan, Christina Semeraro and Jennifer Sulentic.

Supply Resiliency and Public Response

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 18:21:43 -0500

Ransomware has combined supply chain and cybersecurity in new unique ways - Dustin Lanier was joined in a discussion by Rob Handfield of NC State and Steve Nichols of the State of Georgia.

Creating Content - When That's Not What You Do For A Living

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:36:00 -0500

In a fast talk presentation for NIGP Chapter leaders, Dustin Lanier describes an approach to content creation that extends business strategies, and how to approach the process when you are building a plan from scratch.

Resilient Supply Chains - Public Procurement Panel Discussion

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:16:14 -0500

Dustin Lanier, CPPO facilitates a discussion of resilient supply chains in light of both the pandemic and recent emergence of ransomware as a supply chain impactor. Panel participants include Jenny Hedderman, Jaime Schorr, Jonathan Walker, James Crenshaw and Christina Semeraro.

Procurement Automation Project Fundamentals - Dustin Lanier at Public Sector Network

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:56:09 -0500

Lanier lays out fundamentals and frameworks for keepig procurement projects based on business value, understanding the framework of automation choices, and keeping the project members rowing as one, In a fast talk for the Public Sector Network Procurement Modernization Event.

Work from Anywhere - What's Next for Public Sector and Public Procurement - Panel Discussion

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:13:52 -0500

Special guests Tanya Hannah, CIO from King County & Fred Brittain, CIO of Maine join Jaime Schorr Jenny Hedderman, James E. Crenshaw, and Christin Webb in a panel discussion moderated by Dustin Lanier, CPPO.

All of government went through a major transition in the last year due to Covid19, and as restriction ease, it is a great time to ask if there is space for a "work from anywhere" mentality. Thinking differently about what work means can affect our facility footprint, our recruiting strategies, and our enablement approach with our staff.

While procurement was not unique in this upheaval, certainly the critical nature of supply chain and the lack of prior teleworking means that procurement officers are dealing with the go-forward definition of work.

Procurement Modernization, Public Sector Network Panel Discussion

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:05:22 -0500

Dustin Lanier moderates a discussion on procurement modernization with Patti Bowers(North Carolina), Barry Zimmerman, CPPB (Multnomah Conuty), Michelle McNellis (GSA) as a part of a Public Sector Network conference event.

The Voice of the Customer - Public Procurement Practitioner Panel Chat

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:15:28 -0500

Dustin Lanier, CPPO facilitates a discussion about the "Voice of the Customer" in Public Procurement. Who are the customers, and how do we hear their voices when we are designing actions and policies? Jenny Hedderman, Esq. James E. Crenshaw, Victor Leamer, Christina Semeraro, Katherine Moskos and Jennifer Sulentic chimed in through a lively practitioner chat.

1:1 with Sarah O'Brien, CEO Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:56:08 -0500

Dustin hosts a linkedin live discussion with Sarah O'Brien on the work of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council in infusing sustainability into public procurement. Sarah shares her expertise over a lively 50 minute period.

Tools in the Toolkit- Public Procurement Panel Chat

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:22:54 -0500

A discussion of adding creative capacity to procurement organizations through innovative methods, incluving proof of concepts, challenge bids and more. Dustin Lanier facilitates participants Jaime Schorr, Jenny Hedderman, Jonathan Walker, Christin Webb, James Crenshaw, Jared Ambrosier, and Raj Sharma in a great discussion!

Sustainability in Public Procurement - What Works?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:33:04 -0500

In our recurring weekly practitioner chat on Clubhouse, we discuss what are the practical ways to infuse environmentally preferable purchasing standards into public procurement. Julia Wolfe with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts kicks us off with a description of her program, and Justin Sullivan, Jaime Schorr, Jonathan Walker, and Katherine Moskos chime in with their experiences.

Rob Handfield, 1:1 on Public Procurement and Supply Chain

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:21:43 -0500

In a recording of an April 8th LinkedinLive interview, Rob Handfield, supply chain luminary from NC State and Dustin Lanier, CPPO, go deeply into the recent NASPO Covid19 impact report, PPE, Vaccines, global supply chain, circular planning and more.

Supply Chain and Public Procurement - Panel Discussion

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:53:55 -0500

How has supply chain changed and impacted public procurement through the Covid Era? Procurement leaders Jaime Shorr, Christin Webb, Victor Lember, and Jenny Hedderman join a discussion facilitated by Dustin Lanier, CPPO.

Tech Standards in Public Procurement - Panel Discussion

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:11:51 -0500

Leah McGrath with StateRAMP joins Jaime Schorr, Jenny Hedderman, Jonathan Walker Christina Semeraro and Dustin Lanier to discuss the how to be more effective at employing tech and security standards in procurement events, with a special focus on the efforts of StateRAMP to harmonize standards across states related to cloud providers.

What is StateRamp in less than 10 minutes?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:52:57 -0500

Leah McGrath with StateRamp gives a quick introduction to how they are facilitating interactions between cloud providers and State and Local procurement to both raise standards and accelerate the process. Facilitated discussion with Dustin Lanier, CPPO.

Strategic Sourcing in the Public Sector - Panel Discussion

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:39:35 -0500

What is strategic sourcing in the public sector context, and how did it help us solve problems throughout this last year? Listen in on our previously video recorded panel with Gary Lambert, CPO Massachusetts, Ash Sheety, CPO Montgomery County, Justin Sullivan, Director of Strategic Sourcing for University of California, and Executive Director, Strategic Sourcing Health Sector New Brunswick.

Procurement Officer Leadership - What Works? Public Procurement Chat 3/17 W Special Guest Carol Wilson

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:16:49 -0500

We talk in the Clubhouse app about leadership techniques in public procurement offices with Carol Wilson, retiring CPO from the state of Connecticut, as well as other leaders Jaime Schorr, Christin Webb, Jenny Hederman, Jonathan Walker, and Christina Semeraro, faciliated by Dustin Lanier.

1:1 with Nicholas Tincher, University of Wisconsin System

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:18:14 -0500

A discussion with Nicholas ITincher about keeping business value in the center of procurement automation projects, originally recorded for the National Association of Education Procurement.

Evaluation and Negotiation - Public Procurement Chat 003 Part 2 - Q/A Session

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:16:18 -0600

An extended question answer period on evaluation and negotiation topics with questions involving Raj Sharma, Jennifer Sulentic, Warren Beardall and Victor Leamer to our procurement practitioners panel including Jaime Schorr, Jenny Hedderman, Jonathan Walker, and Christin Webb facilitated by Dustin Lanier, CPPO.

Evaluation and Negotiation - Public Procurement Lunch Chat 003 March 10 Part 1 - Main Panel

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:09:59 -0600

An open line discussion about evaluation and negotiation topics with procurement practitioners including Jaime Schorr, Jenny Hedderman, Jonathan Walker, Christin Webb facilitated by Dustin Lanier, CPPO.

Look for the extended cut with questions involving Raj Sharma, Jennifer Sulentic, Warren Beardall and Victor Leamer.

The Contract's Signed, What Now? - Public Procurement Chat 002 March 4

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:41:54 -0600

Practiioners Jaime Schorr, Lenora Sevillian Jenny Hedderman, Esq. James E. Crenshaw, Christin Webb, Christine Semeraro and Lisa Rolik Join Dustin Lanier, CPPO in a discussion of the transition to a successful vendor relationship after the end of a procurement.

Agility in Procurement - Public Procurement Wednesday Chat 001 - Feb 24th

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:42:05 -0600

Great conversation and open discussion on approaching public procurement to allow for agility from practitioners Jaime Schorr, Jennie Hedderman, James Crenshaw, Christin Webb, Christina Semeraro, and Victor Leamer.

Aaron Carter, University of Illinois 1:1

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:30:40 -0600

A discussion between Dustin Lanier and Aaron Carter about Procurement Agility during an online session of the National Association of Education Procurement.
Public Procurement Change Agents
Aaron Carter, University of Illinois 1:1

Jim Colangelo, CPO State of Michigan 1:1

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:06:53 -0600

Jim Colangelo covers a variety of topics including transformation in Michigan, KPIs, organizational design, procurement agility, and innovations.
Public Procurement Change Agents
Jim Colangelo, CPO State of Michigan 1:1

Jenn Myers, Procurement Manager City of Tucson, 1:1 Interview

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:22:04 -0600

A discussion with Jenn Myers, the NIGP Young Professional of 2020 and City of Tucson Procurement Manager. A great view into our next-generation leaders!
Public Procurement Change Agents
Jenn Myers, Procurement Manager City of Tucson, 1:1 Interview