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How should a firm identify if a project opportunity is a good fit?
How should a firm identify if a project opportunity is a good fit?
- By flipping a coin to make the decision
- By conducting a thorough review against set criteria, including capabilities and strategic goals (correct)
- By reviewing the scope against past projects and deciding based on gut feeling
- By having a quick team meeting to decide bandwidth
What is the recommended approach for planning proposal efforts?
What is the recommended approach for planning proposal efforts?
- Creating a detailed plan with roles, tasks, deadlines, and contingency plans (correct)
- Setting internal deadlines for major components
- Winging it based on the due date
- Asking a magic eight ball for guidance
How is the kickoff meeting for a new proposal generally conducted?
How is the kickoff meeting for a new proposal generally conducted?
- Immediately starting work on tasks without a formal meeting
- Sending an email with the task list
- Holding a brief team meeting to distribute tasks
- Conducting a comprehensive meeting covering background, strategy, roles, and timelines (correct)
What method ensures compelling and tailored proposal content for clients?
What method ensures compelling and tailored proposal content for clients?
What approach is recommended for reviewing and ensuring quality of a proposal before submission?
What approach is recommended for reviewing and ensuring quality of a proposal before submission?
What should be considered when developing proposal content to stand out to clients?
What should be considered when developing proposal content to stand out to clients?
How are graphics and design elements incorporated into the proposal?
How are graphics and design elements incorporated into the proposal?
What is the protocol for the final assembly of the proposal document?
What is the protocol for the final assembly of the proposal document?
How do you ensure the proposal is submitted on time and in the correct format?
How do you ensure the proposal is submitted on time and in the correct format?
Do you conduct a proposal debrief after submission? If so, what does it involve?
Do you conduct a proposal debrief after submission? If so, what does it involve?
How do you integrate insights from previous proposals into your process?
How do you integrate insights from previous proposals into your process?
Which of the following best describes how reviews are conducted on proposals?
Which of the following best describes how reviews are conducted on proposals?