Agile Acquisitions & Alcohol

In this episode I discuss the incredible importance of being a professional and what inspired me.

In this episode I discuss the reality that we really have all the tools we need to conduct innovative acquisitions

In this episode I discuss the risk, or better yet, the perceived risk associated with innovative SW Development

In this episode I discuss an underlying challenge to acquisitions

In this episode I discuss the increasing trend of using SBIRs for accessing innovative companies

In this episode I discuss the difference between should and shall in requirements documents especially in agile development requirement documents, you “should” enjoy it and I “shall” be grateful.

In this episode I discuss how industry can and should engage with the federal government throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

In my first post-government episode, I give my honest opinion of the Digital Service and my time in Federal Service

In this episode I follow-on to my previous video discussing “downselect acquisitions” to provide some insights on debriefs and the importance of timing.

In this episode I provide some useful tips on the growing trend in federal procurement around the use of down-selections.

In this episode, I discuss the three most important questions a business advisor should ask when building an acquisition strategy

In this episode I  breakdown the IGCE or Independent Government Cost Estimation; what it is, how it is historically done, how it should be done for agile, and what it means for industry.

In this episode I unpack Commercial Contracting in the Federal Government; what it is, how to use it, and what it means to you. Check out the new video format with editing support from Alex Romero; he may have even slipped in a little drinking game if you care to play along.

In this episode I discuss the how and why of scaling Agile programs

In this episode I break down the three categories of agile services: Coaching, Training, & Delivery

In this episode I describe how you can transition a legacy program to an agile program

In this week's episode I discuss the impacts of the Government Shutdown on contracts and contractors.

In this episode I head to Baltimore, MD to talk with Fearless President, Delali Dzirasa about what it means to be a modern tech vendor in the federal marketplace.

In this week's episode I discuss how we can really fix government contracting.

In this episode I review Ole Smokey Tennessee Whiskey Mango Habanero Whiskey and respond to Mark Ginise's question regarding contract structures and CLIN length.

In this episode I respond to a viewers request to discuss how you contract for User Experience

In this episode, I respond to a viewer's question regarding the use of Agile Incentives and introduce a new segment, answering the question, "what's he drinking?"

In this episode I talk about how and when Industry can interact with Government Officials

In this episode I talk about Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRL's) which we should keep, which we should add, and which we should get rid of all together.

In this episode I provide 3 trends I see in the new fiscal year, and provide tips for Agencies and Industry to take advantage of them