“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” – Edith Wharton
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“Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.” – Alice Mackenzie Swaim
I love watching the first blooms of early spring. Tulips, daffodils, and crocus have been lying dormant for almost a year. When they make their appearance each April, it reminds me that warmer weather is on the horizon. The promise of more daylight, more time outdoors, and even more flowers.
Every so often, winter ignores the calendar.
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In previous posts on requests for proposals (RFPs), we’ve discussed the team, the process, and the reasons why RFPs work. It’s just as important to consider what is included in the actual RFP document. With that in mind, here are the five elements of an optimal RFP:
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Clear directions, with a single point of contact
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Distinct sections for each subject
- Provide answers to all vendor questions to all vendors
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Real life situation: approximately 1 to 2 tons of material has to be moved.
There are no power tools, so the material has to be moved manually.
There’s only one person available to perform the work. Unfortunately, that person is an elderly person with a disability that limits how much they can lift.
Sounds like an impossible problem.
But it wasn’t.
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