Public Procurement Change Agents

Five For Friday - February 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 Agents
Five For Friday - February 28th Readout

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It's Fiverr Friday on February 28th. I highlight five things every Friday for people interested in public sector operations in general and public procurement specifically. And from time to time, I record an audio companion, which is what you are listening to now. First, the Coalition for Government Procurement breaks down one of the most recent executive orders, which specifically references federal contracts and grants. Thank you for joining us. This effort urges local governments to move beyond rigid budget cycles, adopting flexible strategies that align financial planning with evolving priorities. Third, Kirk Puffington emphasizes that contracts are the heart and soul of procurement, and in a recent NIGP blog post explores why contract management is central to public procurement success and stressing the importance of well-structured agreements. Fourth, in a different NIGP post, Todd Slater examines how AI-driven education is already serving the procurement community from just-in-time learning to JADA-driven insights. You should definitely be leaning in to learning about these tools. And finally, the Procurement Excellence Network writes about a recent Bloomberg Cities article spotlighting Miami-Dade County's experiment in reshaping procurement. Their innovation authority worked hand-in-hand with the county's procurement office to foster shared learning and fix bottlenecks. Next week is the NASPO Exchange, which is blending its traditional state participants with many agency representatives, higher education, and local partners. Looking forward to connecting with a variety of folks at a large conference, of the biggest events of the year. So with that, have a happy Friday.