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Lunch & Learn - November 20, 2024 - Cross-Reference Matrices

This guide provides an overview on creating cross-reference matrices, highlighting key concepts, practical steps, and tools involved.

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Written by Larry Pitts
Updated over 6 months ago

Introduction

  • Speaker: Larry Pitts

  • Overview: Introduction to the session, starting promptly at 12 o'clock.

Purpose of the Webinar [00:05:10]

  • Change of Topic: Shift from bid/no-bid decisions to cross-reference matrices due to high demand.

  • Objective: To demystify the types of matrices AI can create and demonstrate the process of building these matrices.

Types of Matrices [00:06:35]

  • Requirements Matrix: Defines and organizes requirements specified by the agency.

  • Compliance Matrix: Demonstrates how a proposal meets specified requirements.

  • Capabilities Matrix: Highlights a company's abilities, experience, and resources relevant to the project requirements.

Building Matrices [00:07:07]

  • Semantic Searching: Not recommended due to its complexity and potential for misinterpretation.

  • Direct Injection Method: Preferred for its precision and ease of use.

Building Process [00:21:05]

  1. Analyze the RFP: Understand necessary documents and sections.

  2. Build Requirements Matrix: Focus on the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS).

  3. Develop Compliance and Capabilities Matrices: Use Sections L and M for proposal format and evaluation criteria.

  4. Cross-Reference Matrices: Combine data from individual matrices for a comprehensive view.

Practical Demonstration [00:23:02]

  • Guided Prompt: Use provided prompts to structure the matrix-building process.

  • Feedback Loop: Continuously provide feedback to AI to refine table structure and content.

Key Considerations [00:39:00]

  • Avoid Data Drift: Start new sessions for different tasks to maintain focus and accuracy.

  • Order of Operations: Customize based on team needs; ensure AI understands formatting before proceeding.

Tools and Techniques [00:56:10]

  • Excel Integration: Copy tables into Excel for further manipulation and presentation.

  • Future Enhancements: Upcoming tools to facilitate direct Excel exports from AI-generated tables.

Conclusion and Q&A [01:00:17]

  • Next Sessions: Upcoming webinars on bid/no-bid decisions and compliance tools.

  • Resources: Slide decks and recordings available on SharePoint and Intercom.

Final Thoughts [01:02:30]

  • Prompts and Feedback: Importance of using structured prompts and providing feedback for optimal AI performance.

  • Contact Information: Reach out for further assistance or questions.

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