Discussions with the leading minds in public procurement
2026.06.17: Getting Back in Gear
Dustin talks about the last two months' transition, and makes a commitment to content for the rest of the year.
2025.01.05: Wait, But Why? Ending The Year With My "Lifescape" Calendar
We only have four to five thousand weeks in our lives depending on your luck and genetics - and I think it is ok to remember that. I think it helps you be grateful with your time, and to make sure you are marking your path. Take a look at how I accomplish this.
2024.12.16: What's Your Why with Carlos Torres
My “Why” in Procurement is to work with customers and suppliers to make procurement a key business partner by increasing, creating, and ensuring value. - Carlos Torres, Procurement Process Consultant
2024.11.15: What's Your Why with Veronica Ambrose
In the context of public procurement, my "why" revolves around helping improve the lives of other public procurement professionals. - Veronica Ambrose, Marketing / Outreach & Engagement Senior Associate
2024.10.14: What's Your Why with Alex Van Dyck
What’s Your Why? To make government spending efficient and effective so we all benefit. “Every dollar saved matters.” - Alex Van Dyck, Practice Lead, Performance & Analytics
2024.09.16: What's Your Why with Cymel Abdul
“My "Why" in public procurement is because it’s inspiring and very rewarding.” - Cymel Abdul, Compliance as a Service (CaaS) Procurement Process Consultant
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2024.08.19: What's Your Why with Marina Williams
What’s My Why? In public procurement, my "why" is “the Drive to Learn Everyday”. - Marina Williams, Platform Optimization Practice Lead
2024.07.18: Change Agents Chat: Colin Erhardt from the Government Performance Lab for Harvard Kennedy School
Dustin Lanier and Colin Erhardt from the Government Performance Lab at Harvard Kennedy School 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! You can also listen to the podcast here.
2024.06.17: What's Your Why with Theresa Webb
Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Strategy: The Potential of Government Procurement to drive innovation and improvement. - Theresa Webb, M.A., NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., Sr. Procurement Project Consultant.
