A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals
A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals illustrates key factors, influences, and resources from the weird, wide, and wonderful world of bids and proposals!
It serves as a comprehensive reference to organise — in one aesthetically stimulating and easily digestible format — the core building blocks of successful bids and proposals.
A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals
A Periodic Table of Bids and Proposals illustrates key factors, influences, and resources from the weird, wide, and wonderful world of bids and proposals. The format is inspired by the globally recognised periodic table of the elements developed by Dimitri Mendeleev and published in 1869.
With the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) at its root, the illustration aims to capture — in one aesthetically stimulating and easily digestible format — the range of elements associated with the bids and proposals profession so that proposal writers, RFP specialists, bid managers, and other business-winning professionals might visualise how the various facets of their profession relate to and interact with one another.
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A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals categorises various proposal components — similar to the chemical elements — aiding in the structure, operations, and strategic planning of RFP responses and proactive proposals. And just like Mendeleev’s original concept, this illustration continues to evolve. Steven published version one of A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals for fun in November 2019. Six years later, in April 2026, the above is the updated and expanded version, incorporating new elements, categories, and observations.
FAQ: A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals
What is A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals?
A Periodic Table of Bids and Proposals is an illustration that aims to capture the range of elements associated with the bids and proposals profession so that proposal writers, RFP specialists, bid managers, and other business-winning professionals might visualise how the various facets of their profession relate to and interact with one another.
Where can I find an interactive version of A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals?
A fully interactive version of A Periodic Table of Bid & Proposals is in development and expected to be released in the first half of 2026.
Who created A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals?
Steven Coles, CPP.APMP Fellow created A Periodic Table of Bids & Proposals in November 2019 as a comprehensive reference to organise — in one aesthetically stimulating and easily digestible format — the core building blocks of successful bids and proposals.