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2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns cover image

To Standardize or Customize

2Bobs—with David C. Baker and Blair Enns

CHAPTER

The Dichotomy of RFPs: Standardization vs. Customization

This chapter examines the challenges of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and the contrast between productized and customized services. It highlights the importance of bespoke solutions in fostering creativity and value, while critiquing the tendency of RFPs to favor standardization at the expense of innovation.

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