Public Procurement Change Agents

Discussions with interesting people in public procurement across State, Local and Education in North America led by Dustin Lanier, Certified Public Procurement Officer and Founder of Civic Initiatives. Recognized as a top 10 procurement podcast by Feedspot. Find out more about Civic Initiatives at https://www.civicinitiatives.com

Civic Initiatives Re-Awarded NASPO Procurement Assistance and Support Services Contract

Dustin announces the award of this critical contract, which supports public procurement operations nationwide and includes options through 2032.

09-30
02:15

Five For Friday - September 26th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - September 26th Readout

09-26
02:36

Five For Friday - September 19th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - September 19th Readout

09-19
02:10

Five For Friday - September 12th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - September 12th Readout

09-12
02:08

Five For Friday - September 5th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - September 5th Readout

09-05
02:24

Five For Friday - August 29th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - August 29th Readout

08-29
02:07

Five For Friday - August 22nd Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - August 22nd Readout

08-22
02:39

Procurement Is Where the Rubber Meets the Road for Tech Leaders

Dustin explores the major areas where tech leaders can leverage procurement to advance their core goals and maximize mission delivery.

08-13
05:07

Excerpt From Barrett & Greene Interview at GFOA

Dustin was asked to speak to Barrett and Green during the recent Government Finance Officers Association event about the panel topic he was moderating on cooperative contracts, and the overall topic of how finance officers should contribute to the existence of a strategic procurement function. Full video available on the Barrett and Greene website.

08-07
04:56

Six Things We’ll be Talking About at NIGP Forum

Dustin previews the six major topics and themes that Civic Initiatives is taking into the NIGP Forum December 27-30 in Denver Colorado.

07-24
05:15

Cappo Webinar Excerpt - What do procurement professionals need to know about ai in mid 2025?

In an 11-minute excerpt from a July webinar for the California Association of Public Procurement Officials, Dustin focuses on new trends and topics in generative ai that procurement professionals need to know about in mid 2025.

07-17
11:31

Cooperative Contracting: The Good, Bad, and The Ugly

Dustin dives into the highlights from the GFOA procurement session on “Cooperative Contracts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”. The panel included Dustin as moderator and , Elena Hoffnagle Dean Mealy, II NIGP-CPP, CPPO, and CSSBB and Elizabeth Millwee, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP.

07-10
06:34

Five For Friday - July 4th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - July 4th Readout

07-04
03:25

Five For Friday - June 27th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - June 27th Readout

06-27
02:38

Five For Friday - June 20th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - June 20th Readout

06-20
03:02

Five For Friday - June 13th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - June 13th Readout

06-13
02:55

Five For Friday - June 6th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - June 6th Readout

06-06
02:33

Seven things to know about coming changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations

Dustin summarizes major points provided by leaders of the GSA in a recent briefing provided on changes in federal procurement guidelines.

05-29
05:42

Back to Basics - What is Category Management?

Dustin gives definitions for category management in public procurement, with examples and practical guidance on how to penguin. This podcast was also provided in article format at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Back to Basics - What is Category Management?

05-21
07:43

Five For Friday - May 16th Readout

Dustin Lanier reviews the curated procurement and public sector news of the week in audio, and also with links at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-lanier-cppo/ Public Procurement Change Agents Five For Friday - May 16th Readout

05-16
02:21

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