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Building Collaboration in Government: Insights with Acquisition COI
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In this episode of The Buzz, Scott Simpson, the acquisition COI Government chair at ACT-IAC, shares his unexpected journey into the governmental acquisition field. We delve deep into Scott's experiences, the crucial role contracts play, and the impactful mentorship that shaped his career. Scott discusses the significance of building a reliable network, the transformative power of true collaboration, and the exciting but challenging cultural shift in acquisition practices. This episode is rich with insights on overcoming fear, fostering teamwork, and leveraging events and emerging technologies for better outcomes.
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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
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(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young Community
Courtesy of Epidemic Sound)
Chapters
1. Building Collaboration in Government: Insights with Acquisition COI (00:00:00)
2. Scott Simpson's Journey into Government Acquisition (00:01:33)
3. The Role of Mentorship in Scott's Career (00:03:42)
4. Building a Collaborative Network (00:07:05)
5. Engaging with ACT IAC (00:08:23)
6. Balancing Volunteering and Career (00:15:40)
7. True Collaboration Between Government (00:18:20)
8. Building Relationships and Overcoming Fear (00:22:02)
9. The Importance of True Collaboration (00:22:24)
10. Co-Creation and Innovative Tools (00:23:34)
11. Challenges in Acquisition and Cultural Shifts (00:24:53)
12. Networking and Building Trust (00:30:58)
13. Advice for the Next Generation (00:37:35)
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