It’s been an action-packed 2024 for NASPO’s Professional Development team. We work hard to develop content in a variety of formats to help public procurement professionals like you do their jobs better every day. Our goal is always to “elevate the profession.”

Here’s a just sample of some of the content brought to you by our team this year.

Webinars:

• Artificial Intelligence & Legal Implications for Public Procurement
• Procurement Under FEMA Awards
• Modernizing Your Procurement Office
• 2023 Cronin Award Winners

Papers:

• AI Powered Procurement: Harnessing AI’s Potential for More Efficient State Procurement Practices
• Responsiveness vs. Responsibility
• Inflation & Commodity Trend reports
• Supplier Diversity in State and Local Agencies: Review of Current Perspectives, Policies, and Practices
• Streamlining State Procurement: Insights from the NASPO State and Supplier Attorney Roundtable

Listen:

• Future-Proofing Procurement with Emerging AI Technologies
• Unlocking the Secrets of Efficient Local and State Government Buying
• Procurement Contract Terms and Conditions: Who Pays for It
• Don’t Touch My Stuff: Navigating Contracts, Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property
• Integrating Cybersecurity into IT Procurement: Insights from Montae Brockett

Learn:

New Self-paced Courses:

• Evaluation and Award Strategies
• Introduction to Scopes of Work
• Risk Management: Identifying and Analyzing Risk
• Risk Management: Responding to and Monitoring Risk
• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Fundamentals of Business Writing
• Managing Conflict
• The Power of Persuasion

New Microlearnings:

• Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Procurement
• Using Price Indexes to Estimate or Compare Prices

Share your Knowledge:

Have you ever thought of a product, service, or even a publication that you believe would be beneficial for NASPO to offer? We are continually on the lookout for fresh perspectives and unique ideas, so we’d love to hear your suggestions. Reach out to us at research@napso.org and let’s see how we can make your idea a reality.

We’re on a mission to gather a community of passionate and skilled procurement professionals, and we need you to make it happen. NASPO is always looking to build our community of knowledgeable, passionate procurement professionals who are willing to share their expertise with their colleagues. If you’re interested in becoming part of this knowledge-sharing community, please fill out our Knowledge Form. This will add you to our database of potential contributors to publications, trainings, and events. Do you have any colleagues who you think would be a great SME? Great! Please also encourage them to fill out the knowledge form.

As we reflect on this year, the NASPO Professional Development team is proud of the value we’ve delivered to NASPO members. Every course, webinar, and resource were thoughtfully curated to address current industry trends and emerging challenges. We hope we have provided not just knowledge, but practical tools for real-world application. The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting how our content has helped them grow professionally, stay ahead of the curve, and drive meaningful change within their organizations. Here’s to another great year to come!