13 April 2025 at 12:00AM
Olelo PM Broadcast: 2024 PDD V.Pham and A.Chang - David and Goliath Tackling The Government Procurement Process
Olelo Cablecast
Olelo PM Broadcast: 2024 PDD 2024 PDD V.Pham and A.Chang - David and Goliath Tackling The Government Procurement Process (4/13/2025-5/4/2025).
Does the government procurement and contracting process seem daunting? It doesn't have to be that way! Join Amy and Vivian to discuss:
Does the government procurement and contracting process seem daunting? It doesn't have to be that way! Join Amy and Vivian to discuss:
- How the government procurement process works and learn how government thinks when it comes to procurement.
- Tips to achieve a successful Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Project Management best practices for government contracts.
- Opportunities and pitfalls of working with the government.
Earn a free Business Acumen PDU by watching this cablecast. Also available after air dates as a Video on Demand on the Olelo Community Media website and PMI Hawaii's member-only Olelo Media Library (requires member-login).
No registration is necessary! Simply tune into Olelo Spectrum Cable channel 53 and Hawaiian Telcom channel 53 and 1053 (HD) to watch. Each subsequent showing is a repeat of the same session.
Broadcast Days/Dates/Times:
Sunday - 04/13/2025- 12pm
Sunday - 04/20/2025 - 12pm
Sunday - 04/27/2025 - 12pm
Sunday - 05/04/2025 - 12pm
Link to source event: https://www.pmihi.org/2024-pdd
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen - self-reporting required.
Sunday - 04/13/2025- 12pm
Sunday - 04/20/2025 - 12pm
Sunday - 04/27/2025 - 12pm
Sunday - 05/04/2025 - 12pm
Link to source event: https://www.pmihi.org/2024-pdd
PMI Talent Triangle: Business Acumen - self-reporting required.
Speakers: Vivian Pham, MA, PMP + Amy Chang, PMP
Speaker bios:
Vivian Pham
Community Health Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Vivian is a Community Health Consultant at Kaiser Permanente. Vivian has a Master's Degree from UC, Riverside, and obtained her PMP in 2017. She's held multiple roles in project and program management in the areas of business, community development, operations, and technology for banks, community-based organizations, government, and healthcare. Vivian previously volunteered for PMI Hawaii for a number of years including a term as Membership Director. She is currently Board Treasurer and chairs the loan committee for Feed the Hunger Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans to under-represented businesses in food systems and agriculture. When she’s not actively chasing or feeding her toddler, Vivian enjoys surfing, hiking and delicious food.
Amy Chang
Hawaii State Energy Office, State of Hawaii
Amy is a procurement officer for the Hawaii State Energy Office, where she manages goods and services procurements in support of the State’s work towards 100% clean, renewable energy for Hawaii. Her approach to her work integrates project management best practices with public procurement principles to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of procurements, while still upholding fiscal and ethical accountability to the public.
Amy has over five years of experience in the management of research, product development, and process improvement projects and has been applying those skills in Hawaii state and local government over the last three years. She is a certified PMP and holds a BS from Brown University and an MSE from the University of Pennsylvania.
Amy has over five years of experience in the management of research, product development, and process improvement projects and has been applying those skills in Hawaii state and local government over the last three years. She is a certified PMP and holds a BS from Brown University and an MSE from the University of Pennsylvania.
Description:
Does the government procurement and contracting process seem daunting? It doesn't have to be that way! Join Amy and Vivian to discuss:
Learning Objectives:
- How the government procurement process works and learn how government thinks when it comes to procurement.
- Tips to achieve a successful Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Project Management best practices for government contracts.
- Opportunities and pitfalls of working with the government.
