RFP Academy: Evaluate Your Full Lineup, Not Just the Starting Pitcher
When selecting the right service provider for the job, be sure to evaluate a candidate’s full service team line-up, not just their…
RFP Academy:Â Are Service Providers Playing Hard to Get?
Once you’ve organized your RFP process, finalized your set of well-thought out and specific questions, and issued the RFP out to candidates,…
RFP Academy: Time Warped
It’s astounding…time is fleeting…RFP madness can take its toll. Is your understanding about how much time it takes to run an RFP…
RFP Academy: To DIY, or Not to DIY? That is the Question.
Running an RFP is a robust process. As search consultants, we know first hand the commitment involved. Doing it yourself may seem…
RFP Academy: Treat It Like the SATs
Whether you’re issuing an RFP while conducting a search or you’re a service provider responding to one, go back to your high…
RFP Academy: Don’t Get Short-Changed By Your Short List
A common pitfall fiduciaries face when assembling their candidate pool for an RFP is to develop their short list based mostly on…
RFP Academy: Amateur Hour
Your RFP says a lot about you. If it’s not tight and thorough, many vendors will assume that you are not a…