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The Proposal Professional’s
Bill of Rights
Presented by
B.J. Lownie, PPF.APMPManaging Director
Strategic Proposals LLC
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
Webinar - December 1st, 2011
APMPFlorida Sunshine Chapter
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
BJ Lownie
• 25+ years working on proposals• Founding member of APMP• Elected APMP Fellow• APMP Accreditation - Professional• Approved APMP Training Organization
(ATO)• APMP Mentor
Passionate about Proposals
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
At the conclusion of this session…
• You’ll understand your rights as a proposal professional
• You’ll gain insights into how to exercise your rights
• You’ll understand what the APMP, APMP accreditation and mentorship can offer you as a proposal professional.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
What we’ll discuss this session …
• Your rights as a proposal professional• Exercising your rights• Your Professional Association (APMP)• APMP Accreditation• Mentorship
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
What’s it really like out there?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly(A few war stories.)
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have rights! The
Proposal Professional’s“Bill of Rights”
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to be treated as a professional.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to be involved in thequalification of opportunities.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to a reasonable amount of notice.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to a realistic turn around time.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to have the necessary resources available to you.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to expect others to meet their commitments and adhere to deadlines.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to a predictable and realistic workload and associated work/life balance.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to be trained in the skills required to do your job well.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
You have the right…
…to take the time necessary to improve your skills, processes and tools.
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
…to be measured on and rewarded for achieving objectives within your control.
You have the right…
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve your skills, processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
Exercising your rights
• Behave in a professional manner• Be empowered
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
A word on Empowerment.
I’m Empowered!
Exercising your rights
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
1. I have the right to be treated as a professional.2. I have the right to be involved in the qualification
of opportunities.3. I have the right to a reasonable amount of notice.4. I have the right to a realistic workload..5. I have the right to have the necessary resources
available to me. 6. I have the right to expect others to meet their
commitments and deadlines.7. I have the right to a predictable and realistic
workload and associated work/life balance.8. I have the right to be trained in the skills required
to do my job well.9. I have the right to take the time necessary to
improve processes and tools. 10. I have the right to be measured on and rewarded
for achieving objectives within my control.
The
Proposal Professional’sBill of Rights
Exercising your rights
• Behave in a professional manner• Be empowered
• Gather information• Find a internal sponsor• Conduct an assessment
• Present findings, recommendations
• Develop/Implement a proposal improvement initiative
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
The Association of Proposal Management Professionals
(APMP)
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
APMPBenefits of Membership
• Networking• Knowledge sharing• Ideas, problem solving• Open positions,
candidates
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
APMPAccreditation
• Validation• Credibility• Professionalism
More than 50% of the APMP membership is accredited
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APMPAccreditation
Three levels:• Foundation• Practitioner• Professional
CEU’sContinuing Education Units)
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APMP - Your Professional Association
• Become actively involved, participate• Attend chapter meetings, conferences• Accept a board position (Chapter, Int’l)• Contribute (Present, publish)• Promote involvement
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Mentorship
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
Mentorship
• Guidance• Knowledge transfer• Sounding board• Motivation, inspiration
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
In conclusion…
• Working on proposals is a profession• You have rights!• Empowerment is up to you!• Get involved with your professional
association (APMP)• Become APMP accredited• Find a mentor / Become a mentor
The Proposal Professional’s Bill of Rights
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