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Welcome, future AI pioneers, to a SEPTEMBER edition of Scribble Talk Teaching! 🌐 

Welcome, future AI pioneers, to a special edition of Scribble Talk Teaching! 🌐 Remember our high-octane "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) webinar in August, where we dived deep into AI tools, tricks, and trends? Now, it's been revamped, enriched, and ready for your ears!

"Journey with us as we decode the prowess of Perplexity AI, a formidable counterpart to ChatGPT, now reimagined for precise web searches, equipped with citations for every query.

Discover the mystique of Claude v2.0 and immerse yourself in Quora’s cutting-edge Platform for Open Exploration (POE). Stay updated with the latest in AI news, and dissect McKinsey's piercing insights into Generative AI's ripple effect on our workforce.

But the marvels don't end there. Step into the contentious ground where not a single foundational American model meets the rigorous EU AI Act rules. Hungry for more? Unravel the distinctions between GPT-5 and its predecessor, GPT-4, and understand the monumental rise of advanced conversational AI.

Meet Pi, boasting the most refined EQ amongst chatbots, and familiarize yourself with Hireguide, the game-changing AI-driven platform revolutionizing interviews and enhancing candidate experiences.

Hold tight as we tackle 25 burning AI-themed questions live, offering you an exclusive gateway to our "AI Empowered Writer 1 Day Workshop". Share, win, and delve deep with us into the intriguing 'Psychology of Money'. Ready for the most authoritative, comprehensive, and exhilarating AI odyssey of August? Let's dive in together! 🎧"

"Gear up for an AI rollercoaster this July! 🌟 Kickstart with heartening stories of 20+ AI victories that redefine success. Stay abreast with the top 10+ AI tools and groundbreaking news shaking the AI realm. Delve deep into the intricacies of the NIST AI Risk Framework and explore the novel twist in PMP's Project Management Certification that now embraces AI.

For the ChatGPT enthusiasts, we've got a treat! Master the art of fusing ChatGPT with Google search through three game-changing plugins. And as a cherry on top, get acquainted with the futuristic vibes of Perplexity AI and the revamped wonders of Claude v2.0.

Plug in for a whirlwind of AI insights, revelations, and hands-on guides. Let's ride the AI wave together! 🎧"

Dive into a captivating exploration of AI’s grip on our world! 🌐 This isn't just a podcast; it’s your golden ticket 🎫. We're rolling out 35 fresh, AI-driven sessions spanning the globe from North America to APAC. Whether you're in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, India, Africa, the Middle East, or the APAC region, we've got you covered. Take this chance to amplify your bidding and proposal prowess with next-gen AI strategies.

Why settle for ordinary when you can be extraordinary? Elevate above
the crowd, sharpen your bidding game, and watch your business or career
trajectory skyrocket. 🌌 Check out our live
workshops at https://baachuscribble.com/live%20workshops/?

And that’s not where it ends! Our commitment to you goes beyond
a one-off session. Our course materials get a monthly makeover, ensuring you're
always a step ahead. As part of our elite alumni, get exclusive quarterly
invites to refresher courses. Stay sharp, stay updated, stay unbeatable.

Plug in, power up, and let Baachu AI guide you to the future of
bidding and proposals. Register TODAY and harness the AI revolution! 🎧"

Welcome, future AI pioneers, to a special edition of Scribble Talk Teaching! 🌐 Remember our high-octane "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) webinar in April, where we dived deep into AI tools, tricks, and trends? Now, it's been revamped, enriched, and ready for your ears!

With Baachu AI, we're reinventing the learning curve. It’s more
than just keeping pace - it's about blazing the trail. Ever felt the past held
you back? Wave it goodbye! 🚀

In this episode, we dissect the seismic shift AI promises to our
job landscape, especially those at high risk. Ever wondered why there are no
more lost bidders at the beach? 🏖️ We’ve got you covered.

Unlock the boundless potential of merging AI with tasks in
capture, proposal, and marketing – it's no longer the future; it’s NOW. 🚀 Stay updated with the latest in AI with our comprehensive news
update. Plus, we’ve taken a magnifying glass to the grand release of over 1000
ChatGPT AI Plugin tools this past April, spotlighting 20 of the most
transformative tools just for you.

But that’s not all! Navigate the intricate web of AI regulations
spanning from the UK 🇬🇧 to the US 🇺🇸 to Europe 🇪🇺, and join us as we
finally lay to rest the age-old debate of machines versus humans. In the new
world order, it's AI + Human. It's coexistence, it’s collaboration, and it’s
revolutionary. 🤖💡

End your journey with a reflective dive into the strengths and weaknesses
of ChatGPT. By the episode’s end, you'll be nothing short of an AI aficionado!
So, plug in, power up, and let’s embark on this AI odyssey together! 🎧"*

Dive into a captivating exploration of AI’s grip on our world! 🌐 This isn't just a podcast; it’s your golden ticket 🎫. We're rolling out 35 fresh, AI-driven sessions spanning the globe from North America to APAC. Whether you're in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, India, Africa, the Middle East, or the APAC region, we've got you covered. Take this chance to amplify your bidding and proposal prowess with next-gen AI strategies.

Why settle for ordinary when you can be extraordinary? Elevate above
the crowd, sharpen your bidding game, and watch your business or career
trajectory skyrocket. 🌌 Check out our live
workshops at https://baachuscribble.com/live%20workshops/?

And that’s not where it ends! Our commitment to you goes beyond
a one-off session. Our course materials get a monthly makeover, ensuring you're
always a step ahead. As part of our elite alumni, get exclusive quarterly
invites to refresher courses. Stay sharp, stay updated, stay unbeatable.

Plug in, power up, and let Baachu AI guide you to the future of
bidding and proposals. Register TODAY and harness the AI revolution! 🎧"

Hello everyone, Baskar Sundaram here. In this deeply personal and emotional episode, I take you through two significant journeys of my life - the battle my beloved father waged against Myeloma, and the path of gratitude I tread every day. 

Join me as I share the intimate details of my father's struggle with Myeloma and the effects it had on me, both as a son helplessly watching a loved one suffer and as a father striving to shield my own children. I vividly recount the tribulations of taking up my first interim role while battling chicken pox and the life-altering impact it had on me.

I dive into the depths of my memories, sharing moments from my father's final years - heartrending, poignant deathbed scenes that have since become engraved in my heart. Through his dedicated efforts to educate his children using his savings, my father taught me lessons that went beyond academia, lessons of sacrifice, love, and resilience. This episode serves as my tribute to him.

In the latter half of this emotional journey, I shift gears to something more uplifting - Thanksgiving Day. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my family, friends, and every individual who's made a difference in my life. 

I delve into the essence of the old saying, "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is 'Thank You', it will be enough", underlining the immense power of gratitude. I encourage you to find your points of gratitude, even amidst the challenges, and truly embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving.

So, bring your tissues and tune in for a journey filled with profound emotions, lessons, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for the ties that bind us.

In this heartfelt episode, join me, Baskar Sundaram, as we pay tribute to the unyielding love and strength of mothers. I delve into my personal journey, reflecting on the steadfast support my own mother offered while single-handedly raising my sister and me. 

In the spirit of Mother's Day, we honor all mothers - birth mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, guardians, spiritual mothers, single mothers, co-parents, and anyone who's stepped into the role of a mother figure. We acknowledge the resilience they embody, the burdens they carry, and the immeasurable impact they have on us and the world.

This episode is a celebration of the power of motherhood and the profound influence of a mother's love. We'll discuss how to honor the mothers and mother figures in our lives, ensuring their sacrifices and love shape our lives meaningfully.

So tune in, as we take a moment to appreciate the extraordinary mothers across the globe. Their boundless love continues to light our paths and inspire us. Let's make this Mother's Day special by recognizing and cherishing the crucial role they play in our lives.

Vaibhav Sumant holds a hands-on Pre-Sales professional with 20+ years of track record in handling Presales and Customer facing responsibilities at various positions. He is a tech enthusiast at heart & love to be abreast with multiple industry trends, technology landscape in Cloud and Data analytics. As a strong leader with successful track record of setting up presales function from scratch, Vaibhav has built and mentored and is now leading team of presales consultants supporting all the Business units in his current role as the Director (Presales) at Xoriant Corporation since 2014. He has worked closely with sales leaders in their GTM strategies in US, Europe, and APAC and is currently supporting business worth 250+ million.

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In this Part 2 Special episode Baskar Sundaram briefly introduces Capability Maturity Model® for Business Development (BD- CMM) - Fact based research on improving excellence. 

BD Institute was once part of APMP  - APMP CBDE (Centre of Business Development Excellence) .

Know your history  - Learn, Celebrate and Follow the Contributions  

As long as I am alive, I will continue to do my little part to keep his legacy forward.

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Hamish is an accomplished and results-oriented professional with 15+ years’ experience in delivering successful solutions for customers across ​multi-industry and geography experience directing large bid and proposal teams through the end-to-end sales cycle, growing business and winning bids.

Hamish is part of the Serco ASPAC senior leadership team for the Growth function, leading the Bidding Team of approximately 12 staff, managing the bid management, production, and resourcing functions across all of Serco’s sector tender activities in ASPAC.
Previously, he directed the Serco (UK & Europe), Bidding and Solutions team of approx. 70 staff, managing the bid management, production, and resourcing function across the UK Central and Local Government Divisions. Hamish was also  Operations and Business Development Manager at Serco (Home Affairs). Hamish started his career at Scottish Prisons Services taking varied roles - Contract Manager (HMP Kilmarnock & Prisoner Escort and Court Custody Services)/ Executive Liaison Officer/Business Manager/Operations Management.  Hamish has 
Hamish also holds a diploma in Management Studies at University of Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom and Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Social Science at University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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Pippa set up Pipster Solutions in 2012, with the aim of providing a simple, effective bid writing service. It has become much more than that; a successful, sustainable business with over 30 clients winning the work they need to keep their own businesses running. over the last 5 years, Pipster’s services have evolved. Today Pipster is a team of 7 in 15 months, still providing quality writing, but also bid management and coaching. 

Going solo – becoming a freelancer: I’ve got the story of me going freelance and I’ve got tips for the journey for those are thinking about it, or those that are doing it but want advice

Growing my team – Basically the mad story of how I’ve gone from 1 to 7 in 15 months and the things I’ve learnt along the way. Also thinking about moving into the next transition of Pipster of performance and org structure, do we want more growth etc.

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Wouter Van Tienhoven has over 22 years experience in bid and tender managemenet. He is the owner of Tender Expert and has supported leading companies including Sodexo, Talentsoucer, a Maandag company, CSU, HAGO, Adjust, ISS & Facilicom. Previously Wouter was with Yacht, a Randstad company for over 10 years taking varied Sales, Account and Proposal Roles. Wouter was teacher of economics and accounting for 12 years at Comenius College and also ran his company C.A.T where he was Consultant Novell Netware and Software Development. Wouter is Chairman of Association for Proposal Management Professionals (APMP NL) and Treasurer Foundation Ombudsman Public Contracting (OMA). Wouter is APMP Practitioner Certfied and is fluent in Dutch, English and French. Wouter hobbies and interests include hiking, reading and fitness, golf and sharing a good meal with friends.

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Andrea Dunger has more than 10 years of proposal management experience and is a long-time supporter of APMP. She is Foundation certified (2011) and has been serving the APMP GMC board in multiple capacities since 2012. She’s involved with the organization and invested at the chapter level because she believes APMP helps instill best practices among the industry, providing networking opportunities with other proposal professionals you can’t get elsewhere. She is wrapping up her year as chapter chair of the APMP GMC board in 2021 and will transition to co-chair of the communications committee for 2022. Interests and hobbies: Traveling with friends, reading, all types of arts and crafts, and watching professional baseball games.

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Lorraine Baird is a highly regarded bid and proposal specialist with an impressive 16-year track record leading winning teams. She thrives on the challenge of guiding teams to win the right business, cost effectively. Her exemplary people skills and attention to detail have been key in developing successful strategic outcomes for countless organisations across all sectors. Lorraine has achieved an average win rate of 90% across deals she has led for her clients. Her expertise extends to training, recruitment and organisational redesign.
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Along with the rest of the world, Lorraine has a new obsession: paddle boarding! She also enjoys cycling, running and just generally working out. She can also be found reading a great book, getting hooked by the latest boxset and eating/drinking to undo all the exercise she’s done. Overall, what she loves the most is hanging out with her family and friends.

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Erin Green has 15 years’ experience in international government procurement, marketing, and management across several industries and countries including deep expertise in the US, UK, Singapore, and Japan. She was an inaugural winner of the APMP-NCA Scholarship for rising stars, served on the APMP-NCA chapter board in both the professional development and events committees, and won article of the year in 2017 for “Changing Scope of View”. She also won the  “40 Under 40” honor from APMP in 2019. She has served as a mentor twice in the APMP-NCA chapter Mentor-Protegee program, and was part of the inaugural class of Protegees.  She is currently the Vice President of Global Proposals at Maximus.

 Outside of Proposals, she is active in philanthropic work, doing service projects, food drives, and actively participating in the Maximus Foundation events. She's a continuous learner, always taking classes at colleges, seminars, trainings, and lectures and is involved as a cultural exchanger by going to and organizing cultural events around Northern Virginia. She links her love for travel with this passion and is an avid brewery and winery visitor.  Erin is a cat lover and owns an orange cat named ginger and is a huge fan of classical music and traditional folk music and try to see it live whenever possible. 

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Larissa Cornelius owns nFold, a South African proposal consultancy that inspires success through words that win. She is the current chair of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) SA chapter. She has over 17 years’ business development and operational experience. She is a certified APMP Professional and was voted as one of the 40-under-40 APMP professionals in 2018. By combining proposal best practice with her operational and sales background, she actively promotes the proposal profession and helps businesses to win more. She is passionate about proposals and following best practices; as winning proposals ethically – improves lives, by creating and retaining jobs.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss was written in 1960, yet as of 2014, the book sold over 8 million copies. In this fun session, Larissa shares  what “Green Eggs and Ham and Dr Seuss.” Teaches us in terms of creating proposals and sales stories that sell. The talk explores if stories will improve your bottom line – if you are curious, join us.

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Candace Jenkins has more than 20 years of leadership experience in personnel management, team development, documentation management, and proposal production.  She is APMP certified at the Practitioner level.  She has successfully built and managed proposal and documentation teams at Northrop Grumman and Hewlett-Packard, helping to improve deliverable quality and acceptance and productivity in those organizations.  She has successfully trained teams in skills from proposal management and coordination to editing to production, and she has created detailed process documentation as guides for the team and other internal groups.  Candace is well-versed in managing both in-person and remote teams, successfully scheduling and planning resources in various locations and time zones.  As an APMP-certified proposal manager, she has led multiple pursuit teams simultaneously, with a win rate of more than 85% and totaling more than $1.5B in TCV in 2020 alone, completing all opportunities within budget and on the original schedule.  Candace works closely with executive leadership to support and drive strategic thinking and implements change across her organization to support current industry best practices to better support the sales organization.  She has led and supported several global initiatives, including streamlining and developing processes and providing training.  With a B.A. and graduate course work in English, Candace has excellent oral and written communication skills and is an effective leader and motivator.  Candace has been an active APMP member for several years and has served on the NCA Chapter Board of Directors in multiple roles.

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Len Miller joined Hinz Consulting in October 2016 and is a General Manager and Account Lead. He is responsible for supporting existing clients by providing the resources to support bid pursuits and provides value-add consulting via pipeline analyses, RFI/Sources Sought development/review, RFP analyses, bid/no-bid and bid team composition recommendations, and proposal reviews.  He also pursues/wins new client accounts. He works special projects as assigned. He has over 38 years of experience in Federal/DOD and commercial business development, capture management, proposal management, product support, systems engineering, software engineering, software quality assurance, and program management. He has helped win over $37B since 1990 and has supported 17 $B+ proposals and multiple projects worth $100M+.

Prior to joining Hinz Consulting, Len joined Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) in September 2013, as the Director, Proposal Management. As SGT’s Director, Proposal Management, he built a proposal group and led these proposal professionals in planning, developing, producing, reviewing, and delivering Federal/DOD proposals either led by SGT or SGT-supporting other Siemens business units in winning Federal business. He was also a Senior Proposal Manager and selectively managed key/critical SGT-led proposals.

Prior to working for SGT, Len worked at CACI International, Inc., for 11 years where he served in the roles of Vice-President, Intelligence and Classified Proposals Group and later, Vice-President, Proposal Strategy and Operations Group where he led a group of 82 proposal professionals.  He oversaw proposal operations ensuring that all CACI proposals were submitted on time, within budget and with the highest level of quality and competitiveness.  He provided guidance on win strategies and solutions.  He also conducted and participated in various Capture and Proposal reviews. He oversaw proposal infrastructure and facilities, proposal production operations, proposal knowledge management and writing, and proposal coordination. He also taught CACI's capture and proposal writing courses.  He also participated as a senior executive sponsor for CACI's BD Fellows program.

Prior to CACI, Len was the Proposal Operations Manager at Ernst & Young Technologies; BD director at Bit by Bit; New Business Representative/Proposal Manager at SIMTEC, Inc., Software Quality Assurance Manager/Capture Manager, and Project Manager at DynCorp I&ET; and held senior operations, business development and technical positions at Delex Systems supporting the development and delivery of training systems/support to the U.S. Military, foreign military sales countries, and prime DOD contractors.  He is a former member of the U.S. Air Force.

Len holds a BS degree in Physics from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.   He is a member of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) and is APMP Foundation level certified in proposal management. He has developed numerous articles and procedures on proposal and capture operations; has spoken at events on the topics of proposals, captures, BD, software quality assurance, and career planning; and has provided formal training to students about proposal development/writing and capture planning/execution.

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Today’s Guest is Kathryn Potter and we will dive deep on Bid Content Library and Developing content using feedback from submission. 

Why it's important to ask for feedback, what to do with the feedback and how to incorporate that into your ongoing continuous improvement process. 
Before we get in, a short bio

Kathryn is a content geek who believes in the value of reusable content to streamline the bid response process. She is convinced that all content can be made reusable on some level and that you don't need to have fancy systems to make it work - it's more about process and engagement and leveraging what you have already. She's been involved in bids and proposals since 2004 and has been a proposal coordinator, bid manager, freelancer and consultant at various points in her career. Outside of work she enjoys getting involved in all sorts of outdoor adventures with her husband, daughters and the dog!

Why it's important to ask for feedback, what to do with the feedback and how to incorporate that into your ongoing continuous improvement process. 

• What types of content should I built?
• How can I curate the content faster and efficient ?
• How should I structure my library?
• How often do I refresh the library?
• What content do I refresh and how often?
• What management and governance is required for content library?
• What is the best standard for a content?
• How can I increase the utilisation within my teams?
• How can I get the most from my proposal automation provider?
• How can I train my content team on the specifics of content library best practices, do’s and dont’s ?
• How can I avoid the burn out of my content team?
• How to make my content team a value added function?
• What is the ideal structure of your content team?
• How can I manage library with multi language capability?​

Looking for independent proposal library assessment -  https://baachuscribble.com/bid-proposal-library/

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Jody Alves is a 26-year proposal veteran, having worked since 1995 as a contractor and full-timer for International Game Technology (IGT, formerly GTECH), based in Providence, Rhode Island. Jody was born, raised, and educated in Rhode Island. Her path from the University of Rhode Island (URI) to today was a long and winding one – from working on a research program at a local psychiatric hospital, to account executive at a public relations firm (where she wrote her very first proposal!), to managing public relations and advertising for a local bank, to 19 years of freelance marketing communications to…Proposals! Beyond her day job, Jody teaches proposal writing at URI. For 8 years, she has introduced students to the profession, creatively taught the requisite skills for various proposal types, and created a feeder system for local businesses, including IGT. Currently, Jody works as a Senior Proposal Writing Specialist for International Game Technology. In December, Jody will complete her two-year term as a member of APMP’s International Board of Directors. She joined APMP in 2008, attended her first conference in 2011, and hasn’t missed one since. She presented at six BPC’s and at several chapter symposiums. Her APMP focus has long been on bringing more young people into the profession and developing content for commercial and public sector practitioners. She is working on bringing industry-specific programming to APMP members.

It’s hard to list out every single passion Jody is after. To name a few, Jody is highly passionate about knitting since she was 6years old and has an Owl collection which started when she was 14. Being an avid reader, Jody only has 13 novels to go to complete the Top 100 novels of the 20th century. Apart from these, backyard birding, watching sports and working on New York Times crosswords and jigsaws fill her spare time.

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A passionate mother, leader, entrepreneur with an Italian blueblood twist. Ros Pollio is currently Global Functional Lead of Bid & Proposal Management at Equinix. Ros has over two decades of commercial bid leadership experience in the discipline of winning business internationally with Equinix, Avanade, Verizon Business, EMC from Leading global teams through the sales development lifecycle in pursuit of business.

Following her studies in Languages and Literature in Italy, Ros began her career in the UK in the technology sector until motherhood where she spent a decade back in her hometown Italy to build a national family business – working for the Ministry of Infrastructure. Leading on her career back in the UK as a diverse and inclusive leader helping organisations adapt to diverse customers, markets, ideas, and talents. 

Ros openly discuss the mental health issue in society, helping to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness close to her heart – attachment theory, abandonment, anxiety, complex PTSD, Trauma CBT Therapy. A good Italian cook makes the best Lasagna according to her brother who is a Michelin Chef!

Sky and Sea – Ros mirrors the same passion for food to the sea, motorboats are what she was exposed to since childhood – a family business that led to several Offshore XCat World Championship. 

Her life purpose is her family, single mother of a beautiful daughter, Emanuela. Lover to her baby Maltese Henry and two cats Coco & Luna.