Opinion

3 ways to align marketing & sales during COVID-19

Even in the best of times, sales and marketing alignment is a challenge but during a pandemic it is even more critical to your success.

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How the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the evolution of telework

When governments at all levels suddenly faced the need to work from a distance, they had to quickly overcome a decade of resistance. In part 3 of his commentary, IBM's John Kamensky explores the roots of telework and how it has changed so quickly.

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Marketing by whim is not marketing

It's easy to get distracted by the new shiny objects but to effectively market your company takes time and planning.

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Is your company ready for the prime-time of self-scoring contracts?

In the first of a multi-part series, we look at the growing use of self-scoring evaluation systems and what they mean for government contractors.

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Beyond the Census: New opportunities at Commerce

The 2020 Census is a huge undertaking but there are other opportunities at the Commerce Department worth tracking.

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Contractors face contradictions among COVID-19 guidance

Contradictions in provisions of the CARES Act and existing laws and regulations has created a conundrum for contractors trying to stay in compliance.

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How is the private sector pivoting to 'distance work?'

In part 2 of his series on the future of work, IBM's John Kamensky shares early lessons from the dramatic shift from the office to home.

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How to review your proposal to move beyond 'Acceptable'

You want your proposals to be rated higher than "Acceptable" and here are 10 keys to reviewing your proposal and getting it to "Outstanding."

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6 questions to test your telework compliance

The rush to telework in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has also raised a raft of compliance issues. Here are six questions to answer to know if you and your employees are staying in compliance.

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AI can make better decisions but governance is the key

The rapid development of AI has the potential to remake how decisions are made but as we move forward AI decisions need to be transparent and explainable. Something that doesn't always happen today.

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What COVID-19 contracting guidance tells us and what we still need to know

In his latest commentary, attorney James Fontana explains what the growing number of agency contract guidance are saying and what else the market needs to know.

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The future of work is here: How 'distance work' is transforming the workplace

The response to the COVID-19 has massively accelerated the future of work. IBM's John Kamensky explores what that means to the business of government in the start of this multi-part commentary series.

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Keys to stay-at-home sales and business development

Just because you are stuck at home, doesn't mean sales and BD come to a halt. Here are five things you should be doing right now.

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How COVID-19 makes the business case for more analytics

The response and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic means that business leaders must arm themselves with data. Here's how analytics can help you navigate the way forward.

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DOD COVID-19 guidance answers some questions but creates others

The Defense Department has issued 17 guidance documents to help clarify acquisition provisions in the CARES Act. Some have answered questions but others have spurred more questions. Read attorney James Fontana's analysis.

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CARES Act and the impact on contracting costs

The newly minted CARES Act has plenty that will impact government contractors and one area to pay attention to is how allowable costs will be handled.

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Legal update on coronavirus impact

Government contractors find themselves stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place as agencies are slow to issue guidance to allow more worker flexibility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Don't take the national security contractor workforce for granted

As the government moves through the COVID-19 crisis, it is critical that government leaders make the right decisions and remember that contractors are an essential part of the solution.

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How the best M&A comms can help with COVID-19 communications

During a major event, even a crisis like COVID-19, it's important to think how you communicate and what that says about your company and your brand.

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COVID 19: What can contractors do? Plenty.

Obviously, your top priority is your family and loved ones but as the dust settles, you need to understand these short- and long-term impacts on your business.