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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 65 episodes
NASPO Pulse
Latest Episodes
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
