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Ensuring Aligned Interests in a Public-Sector Outsourcing Relationship

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Outsourcing cannot succeed unless both parties’ interests are aligned and they can manage to overcome inherent conflicts. In deals with government clients, there will always be an inherent conflict of interests. We studied a highly successful Canadian government relationship. This article shares their relationship best practices and framework that keeps their interests aligned.

How to Come Back from a Failed Outsourcing Partnership

Outsourcing Center

It’s very possible for buyers to form highly successful relationships with a new provider after experiencing a failed relationship. But there are pitfalls. What are the best practices that ensure success in these situations the second time around? Here are some industry experts’ insights.

The Gruntled Employee: A Holistic Model Addressing Behaviors in Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Some operating models clash with outsourcing’s ability to achieve objectives. Here’s a different approach, a more holistic model focused on organizational culture and behaviors. CSC is using it and experiencing notable successes!

The CON-fidence-Games Aspect of Outsourcing Arrangements

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

In our study of what makes outsourcing relationships fail, we found executives on both sides of the fence whose corporate scenarios cause them to appear to be taking advantage of each other. This article examines outsourcing’s con games and what the parties need to do to win.

Like Sitting Ducks–Two Failure-Prone Outsourcing Models

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

An Outsourcing Center survey found a significant correlation between root causes of failure and two increasingly popular approaches to outsourcing.

HRO’s Experts Share Best Practice Tips for HR Outsourcing Initiatives

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Five HR experts offer their best practice recommendations on implementing an HR outsourcing initiative.

Optimal Outsourcing – When Both Parties Are Reading from the Same Play Book

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

These days, many governments are changing their former approach to outsourcing, resulting in higher-value outcomes. Read about the foundational aspects and successful accomplishments of one such government outsourcing partnership.

Can you Overdose on Outsourcing?

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

How can you ensure your outsourcing service provider effectively interfaces with all your other vendors? We looked at proactive and reactive maneuvers to ensure all suppliers work together to meet the buyer’s objectives.

Co-creating Successful HR Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Results from Morgan Stanley’s strategic use of outsourcing its HR processes in order to facilitate the massive challenges of a merger with Dean Witter Discover Company turned out be even better than the firm expected. This is the story of the cooperative environment the buyer and service provider fostered, which made it possible to meet their timelines and goals.

Colombian Risk

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

BP’s motivations for outsourcing were classic, and Getronics has surpassed those needs. Even so, the highly effective risk/reward pricing scheme is a powerful influence on the remarkable success of this relationship.

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Ensuring Aligned Interests in a Public-Sector Outsourcing Relationship

The Gruntled Employee: A Holistic Model Addressing Behaviors in Outsourcing

HRO’s Experts Share Best Practice Tips for HR Outsourcing Initiatives

Can you Overdose on Outsourcing?

Co-creating Successful HR Outsourcing

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