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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsFive For Friday - November 15th 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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsThings I Have Learned: Seven Guiding Factors After Fourteen Years of Business

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 AgentsFive For Friday - October 25th 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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsProcurement 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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsFive For Friday - September 27th Readout

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

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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsElevation: 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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsNIGP 2024 Speech 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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsBonus Ladder of Leadership Topic: Moving Authority to Information

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.Public Procurement Change AgentsEmpowering Employees Through Ladder of Leadership Strategies

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

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 Procurement Change AgentsChange Agent Chat: Colin Erhardt Government Performance Lab

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 AgentsFive For Friday - July 12th Readout

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 AgentsHappy 4th of July

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 AgentsFive For Friday - June 28th 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 AgentsFive 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 AgentsConverging Paths: The common ground between government and non-profits

Dustin reviews specifics on what is required to encumber funds from the ARPA before the end of the year.Public Procurement Change Agents150 Business Days to Encumber ARPA

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 AgentsFive For Friday - May 31st Readout

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 2024Public Procurement Change AgentsFood 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 AgentsFive For Friday - May 17th 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 AgentsFive For Friday - March 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 AgentsFive For Friday - May 10th Readout

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

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

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 AgentsCelebrating #ProcurementMonth

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 AgentsFive For Friday - March 15th 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 AgentsFive For Friday - March 8th Readout

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.Public Procurement Change AgentsA Leap Year Retrospective: Where We Were, and Where We Are

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 AgentsFive For Friday - February 23rd 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 AgentsFive For Friday - February 16th Readout

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.Public Procurement Change AgentsChange Agent Chat with Jack Pellegrino, County of San Diego

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 AgentsFive For Friday - February 2nd 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 AgentsFive For Friday - January 26th Readout

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." Public Procurement Change AgentsPicking the Right Tool for the Job: A Strategic Approach to Solicitation Events

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 12th 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 AgentsFive For Friday - January 5th Readout

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

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.Public Procurement Change AgentsReview of Public Procurement Conferences and Our Speech Portfolio in 2023

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.Public Procurement Change AgentsFood Rescue US - a 1:1 discussion with Dave Lampert, CEO