The pressure to improve the performance of your organization has never been greater. Acquisition has become a huge part of how government business gets done. The volume and complexity of work are increasing. Outcomes are paramount. Oversight looms large. The pace of change in acquisition accelerates every day. Individual customers demand greater flexibility, sophistication, and customization, and they want it all now. Your team must move from a standing start to high performance in the blink of an eye. Process, policy and infrastructure are key levers for success in confronting the challenges of this incredibly dynamic acquisition environment. Leadership and stakeholder alignment pave the way to make it happen.
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Benchmark Practices
A comprehensive understanding of the organization, processes and practices, applicable leading practices from other high-performing organizations and associated gaps and risks starts you on your way to sustained improvement more »
Assess Against GAO Framework
The GAO Framework for Assessing the Acquisition Function at Federal Agencies provides a structured approach to maximizing organizational capacity and performance to deliver optimal acquisition outcomes. more »
Align Stakeholder Interests
The cornerstone for moving a program or organization in the right direction is getting and keeping leadership, acquisition, program officials and other stakeholders on the same page. more »
Implement Repeatable Processes
Using standardized operating and business processes in a continuous improvement environment flattens learning curves, increases organizational capacity, accelerates operations, improves quality and promotes compliance. more »
Reinvigorate Policy
Incorporating well-conceived policy guidance into operations promotes better decision making, consistency and predictability in delivering acquisition outcomes that align with agency objectives and stakeholder expectations. more»
Manage Oversight
Engaging oversight organizations early and throughout the life cycle leverages broader experience, reduces errors, enhances understanding and increases flexibility to encourage innovation. more »
Employ Knowledge Management
Effective processes and infrastructure to facilitate capture, transfer and reuse of knowledge drives continuous improvement in organizational processes and performance. more »
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