I recently attended a founders event that left me buzzing with excitement and fresh ideas. You know those moments when you meet fascinating people, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and suddenly feel like the puzzle pieces of your thoughts are clicking into place? That was exactly what happened to me.
One discussion, in particular, struck a chord: a deep dive into design thinking. For those who aren’t familiar, design thinking is this brilliant iterative process of constantly refining and improving a product.
The more I listened, the more I realized how closely it mirrored something I've been doing myself—daily reflections from my proposal writing work.
Every day, I take a few moments to reflect on what went well and what could be better. This simple habit has been a game-changer for me. In fact, it's how I came up with the idea to start The Dotted I—my passion project that combines my love for writing with my desire to constantly improve and innovate.
And guess what? While I was going through my recorded reflections recently, I had a bit of an epiphany. Why not turn these musings into a blog? Not just any blog, but one that dives into the nitty-gritty of my daily work:
🔶 Storytelling in proposal writing
🔶 Crafting templates to get the best information from consortium partners
🔶 Consultancy pricing strategies
🔶 Hiring the right people
🔶 Q&A prep for consulting interviews
🔶 Mapping out suggested activities with the team
🔶 Documents and tools I swear by for proposal processes
🔶 Rapid assessments and eligibility criteria
I know, it sounds like a lot, but trust me, this journey is going to be fun, and I want you to be a part of it!
I’m not just creating a blog; I’m building a space where we can all learn, laugh, and share the little victories and challenges that come with navigating this world of consulting and proposal writing. So, stay tuned, because I have a feeling this is just the beginning of something pretty amazing.
Keep your eyes peeled for my first post—it's going to be a storytelling adventure you won't want to miss!
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