Public Procurement Change Agents

Dustin Lanier explores the idea from L. David Marquet’s "Turning the Ship Around!" is about decentralizing decision-making authority to those closest to the relevant information. He highlights how empowering individuals at the local level can accelerate crisis response and enhance operational efficiency.
Public Procurement Change Agents
Bonus Ladder of Leadership Topic: Moving Authority to Information

In a 10-minute extract from the full session, Dustin offers training inspired by L. David Marquet's Ladder of Leadership, a concept from his book Turn the Ship Around. Drawing from his experience transforming a struggling submarine into a top performer, Marquet's approach emphasizes empowering employees to make decisions within set parameters while maintaining overall responsibility for the organization's well-being. This approach embodies the growth mindset Civic is aiming to cultivate.
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Empowering Employees Through Ladder of Leadership Strategies

Dustin gives a one-month out preview of speaking roles and expo presence for Civic at NIGP Forum 2024.
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A Look Forward to NIGP Forum

Join Dustin Lanier and Colin Erhardt from the Government Performance Lab at Harvard Kennedy School as we 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! 
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Change Agent Chat: Colin Erhardt Government Performance Lab

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/
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Five For Friday - July 12th Readout

Holidays are a chance to spend with family and friends. What happens at Civic when a holiday lands on Thursday? Tune in to learn more.
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Happy 4th of July

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 - June 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/
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Five For Friday - June 21st Readout

Dustin Lanier discusses the commonality of government and non-profit sectors related to procurement and contract management.
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Converging Paths: The common ground between government and non-profits

Dustin reviews specifics on what is required to encumber funds from the ARPA before the end of the year.
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150 Business Days to Encumber ARPA