A sermon by brother vic

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Dear friends, colleagues, and business leaders,

We gather today not to mourn but to reflect on the passing of a time-honored process—the RFP, or Request for Proposal. For years, the RFP served as the gatekeeper of decisions, the formal handshake between companies and vendors, and the trusted path to solution-finding. But like many things in life, even the RFP has its season. And today, we acknowledge that its time has come to an end.

The RFP once promised structure, fairness, and comparison. It gave us a sense of control over complex decisions. But as the pace of business has accelerated, as technology has evolved, and as the needs of our companies have become more nuanced and urgent, the RFP has grown weary. It could not keep up with the agility required of modern decision-making. Its rigid frameworks too often left innovation on the cutting room floor, and its blind comparison neglected the deep insights of experience.

A new era has dawned in its place, led not by forms and checklists but by trusted advisors. These advisors are the bridge to tomorrow’s solutions, offering expertise, insight, and partnerships that extend far beyond the transactional. They do not wait for a document; they anticipate your needs, understand your challenges, and tailor solutions for the future.

Let us not lament the passing of the RFP. Instead, let us celebrate the freedom that comes with the shift to strategic guidance, long-term partnership, and customized innovation. This new era brings with it the promise of deep industry expertise, holistic approaches, and solutions that are built for growth, not just comparison. It's a time to be optimistic and excited about the future. 

So, we bid farewell to the RFP, and with gratitude, we look forward to a new chapter—one of collaboration, insight, and trust.

We recognize that this transition is not just about the end of the RFP, but about the beginning of a new era that we will all shape together.

Amen.