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The Dual Role of Governance in Outsourcing Success

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Outsourcing has become a go-to strategy for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and achieve greater efficiency. However, the success of an outsourcing arrangement is heavily influenced by effective governance. Effective governance can serve as a guiding force that ensures the outsourcing relationship flourishes, but if not managed well, it can also hinder progress and lead to unsatisfactory outcomes. In this short article, we will explore how governance can both help and hinder the success of an outsourcing arrangement.… Read More

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Navigating Outsourcing Transition Projects: Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

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Outsourcing transition projects can be both transformative and challenging for larger organizations seeking to optimize efficiency, drive innovation, and focus on core competencies. While outsourcing holds immense promise, it requires meticulous planning, proactive strategies, and a collaborative approach to ensure seamless integration and long-term success. As senior leaders, addressing these challenges head-on is crucial to maximize the potential benefits of outsourcing transitions.… Read More

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Navigating Outsourcing Transition Projects: Embracing Opportunities for Transformation

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, large organizations are constantly seeking ways to drive efficiency, embrace innovation, and stay adaptable in an ever-evolving market. Outsourcing has emerged as a powerful strategy to unlock new opportunities, enabling companies to access specialized expertise, optimize costs, and focus on core competencies. While outsourcing transition projects may present challenges, they also offer an array of transformative opportunities for organizations to rejuvenate team motivation and conquer new frontiers.… Read More

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Blueprint for Success

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In this article, we embark on a journey to decipher the art of defining outsourcing strategy and objectives, drawing on evidence-based insights to illuminate a roadmap for success.
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What Risk Are You Taking?

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Risk management is an important aspect of personal and business life. If you are attempting
something for the first time, the risks of costly mistakes or even worse failure, are inevitably higher.
The biggest mistake perhaps is is not learning from others who have experience of the challenges you
are facing. This is where experience matters.… Read More

Sourcing

Do You Know What You Want?

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In this article we look at making sure we buy the right things first time i.e. defining the scope of the
outsource. There are no right or wrong answers to this, but it is essential to understand what is being
outsourced, why and how the interface will work between those services provided in-house and those
outsourced.… Read More

Change

Change Management: Telling the Story

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It is true that any organisation that is growing, progressing and adapting will be undertaking change of some sort, maybe by design or out of necessity. The change outcome will be far more successful if implemented and supported using effective change management approaches. This article provides
an insight into this critical subject.… Read More

Sourcing

Commercial Models

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It is imperative to understand the importance of adopting the correct commercial model, this article
looks at four tried and tested examples, but it is fair to say there are many variations on the theme.
Which model should you adopt? This article explores some options.… Read More

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The 3 ‘Cs’ of Change

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When delivering a large programmes – effective communication and change management are key to success. Failures in this area usually come about as a result of thinking that the project is a technology solution, when in fact it is a business transformation programme, where new technology is the enabler NOT the driver.… Read More

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Impact Sourcing at Work

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In 2013 after reading a book about child trafficking in India, Richard Cribb a director at sourcing consultancy Ascea, founded the charity Kindled Spirit. This is a story of the part Impact Sourcing plays in the incredible work that Kindled Spirit supports helping vulnerable young women in India… Read More