NASPO Pulse
Welcome to the NASPO Pulse Podcast, your source for exploring emerging public procurement issues. Join us as we engage in insightful conversations with procurement professionals, partners, and industry leaders.
Discover a diverse range of perspectives and opinions on various topics that are shaping the procurement landscape. Whether you're a state procurement official or interested in the field, this podcast provides essential insights to keep you informed. Tune in for the conversations that matter in the realm of procurement.
Episodes
68 episodes
From Chaos to Category Management: How Oklahoma Rebuilt Procurement for Speed, Trust, and Compliance
The myth says procurement is the holdup. We put that belief under a bright light with Oklahoma’s Chief Procurement Officer, Amanda Otis, and trace exactly how a team moves from jungle to clarity—no playbook, tight resources, and high expectatio...
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16:55
Radios in Fish Tanks: Testing the Durability of Procurement Solutions
Modernization sits at the heart of Florida's procurement transformation. Jessie Marks, Florida's Chief Procurement Officer, shares her fascinating 18-year journey from part-time administrative assistant to CPO, revealing how the relationship-bu...
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24:03
Modern Needs, Modern Codes: South Carolina's Procurement Evolution
What happens when public procurement codes fail to keep pace with modern needs? Delbert Singleton and Stacy Adams from South Carolina's Division of Procurement Services reveal how their state successfully modernized its procurement rules throug...
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31:16
From Freeways to Fire Retardant: California's Procurement Evolution
What happens when a state with the world's fourth-largest economy revolutionizes how it buys everything from office supplies to life-saving fire retardant? Angela Shell, California's Chief Procurement Officer, takes us behind the scenes of proc...
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39:39
Continuous Improvement: In Service of Others
What happens when you combine theater, legal expertise, and a passion for public service? Gene Burk, Connecticut's Director of Procurement Programs and Services, brings his unique background to transform how government procurement serves citize...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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29:05
Procurement Powers Everything: From Police Cars to School Lunches
What happens when procurement goes right? Most citizens never notice. Behind every police car, school lunch, government building, and public service lies the intricate, largely invisible work of public procurement professionals who ensure taxpa...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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23:04
Integrating Cybersecurity into IT Procurement: Insights from Montae Brockett
Prepare to expand your understanding of cybersecurity and IT procurement as we welcome Montae Brockett, the Deputy CIO and Chief Information Security Officer at Washington DC's Department of Healthcare Finance. Montae shares his expert insights...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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42:28
Adapting to Market Changes in Fleet Procurement
Ever wondered how public procurement professionals manage to keep municipal fleets running smoothly despite numerous challenges? Get ready to uncover the answers in our latest NASPO Pulse episode. Join us as we host Tom Zembruski from Waukesha ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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38:49
Don't Touch My Stuff: Mastering State Procurement: Navigating Contracts, Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property
Ready to master the art of state procurement contracts? Join Telice Gillom and our illustrious guest, Megan Smyth, NASPO's Director of Legal Education, as we unravel the complexities of negotiating tricky terms and conditions in state contracti...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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38:43
Transforming State Workforce and Procurement: Inside Indiana’s Strategies with Dr. Rebecca Holwerda
Ever wondered how state governments tackle workforce development and procurement challenges? Tune in as we chat with Dr. Rebecca Holwerda , Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration and the upcoming President of NASCA. Dr. Holwer...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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18:39
BONUS: Procurement Contract Terms and Conditions: Who Pays for It
Ever wondered what happens to confidentiality clauses after a contract ends? Tune in to our latest NASPO Pulse episode as Telice Gillom and Megan Smyth, NASPO's Director of Legal Education, break down the complexities of contract terms and cond...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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24:19
Procurement Contract Terms and Conditions: Who Pays for It
Curious about the building blocks of strong public procurement contracts? Join us as we uncover the core elements that make contracts legally binding with Megan Smyth, NASPO's Director of Legal Education. From the basics of offer and acceptance...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:04:40
Future-Proofing Procurement with Emerging AI Technologies
Unlock the secrets of integrating cutting-edge AI into state procurement processes with insights from Amy Glasscock, Program Director of Innovation and Emerging Issues at NASCIO and Megan Smyth, NASPO's Director of Legal Education. Curi...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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27:53
Unlocking the Secrets of Efficient Local and State Government Buying
Unlock the secrets of government procurement with our esteemed guest, Bob Gleason, Broward County's procurement director, as we navigate the delicate intricacies of state and local government purchasing. This episode is a treasure trove for any...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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37:55
Empowering Hidden Talent: The STARS Initiative's Role in Workforce Development and Economic Mobility
Unlock the potential hidden within your workforce as Blair Corcoran de Castillo from Opportunity at Work joins us to discuss the transformative STARS program. Skilled Through Alternative Routes
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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25:02
Interview with the President: Valerie Bollinger
Happy 2024! For our first Pulse Podcast of the new year, we interview the 2024 NASPO President, Valerie Bollinger, Chief Procurement Officer for the state of Idaho. We talk about her presidential initiatives: unifying the procurement prof...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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26:59
Internship Miniseries: Will Camp, Michigan
Will Camp, Supplier Relations Manager, discusses His offices process in hiring an Intern, what the day-to-day looks like for an intern in Michigan, process the intern contributed to, and more.Click
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Season 4
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19:31
Internship Miniseries: Sorraia Tavares, Massachusetts
Sorraia Tavares, Operations Services Division, discusses Her experience with a NASPO intern, the impact having an intern had on her office, what it takes to be a successful intern.Click
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Season 4
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32:50
Internship Miniseries: David O'Neil & Jody Klevin, North Carolina
David O'Neil, Chief Procurement Officer, and Jody Klevin, Chief Learning officer discuss what North Carolina is doing to attract talent to their state, how to keep their NASPO interns engaged, and the tools that state equips the interns with fo...
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Season 4
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30:59
Internship Miniseries: Ian Fox, North Carolina State University
Ian Fox, incoming Junior at North Carolina State University, tells us about his internship with the North Carolina Department of Administration. We discuss Ian's expectations for the internship, and what he sees next for his career.
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16:52
Internship Miniseries: Liah Kilgore, Michigan State University
We talk with Liah Kilgore, incoming Junior at Michigan State University. Liah just completed an internship as a student supplier relationship analyst and discusses what is was like to work at the state level. Click
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Season 4
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18:50
Internship Miniseries: Sawyer McDuffie, George Washington University
We talk with Sawyer McDuffie, second year law student at George Washington University. We discuss Sawyer's internship at the DC Office of Contract and Procurement, and what about the internship appealed to him.Click
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Season 4
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19:01
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Debb Atnip, Manager of Education, Capture and Growth, CDW Government
Join host Kevin Minor and Debb Atnip, Manager of Education, Capture and Growth, CDW Government, as they discuss building relationships with procurement officials, navigating government attorney engagements, and staying informed about procuremen...
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Season 4
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15:06
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Mark Mayer, Director of Strategic partnerships, In Time Tec
Join host Kevin Minor and Mark Mayer, Director of Strategic partnerships at In Time Tec, as they explore building relationships with procurement officials, navigating government attorney engagements, and staying informed about procurement proce...
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Season 4
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9:36
Supplier Engagement Miniseries: Jennifer King, President of DiscountCell Inc.
Explore the fascinating world of supplier-government collaboration in our exclusive mini-series on the NASPO Pulse Podcast. Join Jennifer King, President of DiscountCell Inc., as we delve into the secrets of successful partnerships. Delve into ...
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Season 4
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