If so, you are aware that some of the government Small Business Program changes over the last 5 years have created major challenges for contractor programs in the following areas:

• government oversight
• outreach participation
• ‘rating’ or ‘goal’ inconsistencies
• role responsibility confusion

As a result of the above actions taken by the government, you no doubt have noticed some of the following impact(s) on your internal corporate program:

• Budget or personnel reduction(s)
• Corporate SBLO positions established
• Lack of support by other divisional personnel
• Lack of ‘air time’ with your CEO for SF 295 signature(s)
• Increased ‘distraction’ reporting and participation
• Pressure(s) to ‘report to other department(s) vice CEO

As a result of the above ‘corporate atmosphere’ changes, you may have also noticed changes with the Small Business Department personnel:

• Distracted SBLOs, missing deadlines
• Increased ‘resistance’ by other departments to meet simple tasks or processes
• Increased ‘resistance’ for your personnel to participate in the Supplier base process
• Lack of training opportunities for your staff
• Increased ‘negative’ outlook/expectations by your staff
• Increased lack of originality and perceived flexibility
• Increased lack of communication in the Small Business Department

Many of these issues can be ‘normalized’. We have seen many programs struggling for their identity and you are not alone. If you have addressed many of these issues, and find you are increasingly working uphill, you need a team who knows your issues. CONTACT US.

Working alone we know you can change these things, in time. However, we can help you make them change faster with an ‘Executive Confidential Consultation’. Why not utilize our collective 51 years of corporate experience.

For details contact us at mailto:BONNERQUORUM@SBCGLOBAL.NET.

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