by Buddy | Jun 9, 2013 | General, Smart Sourcing
In part one, I reviewed the misconceptions associated to outsourcing. In part two, I provided some tips to achieving successful outsourcing arrangements. In our finale, I am reviewing some of benefits you can achieve through a successful outsourcing agreement....
by Buddy | Jun 3, 2013 | General, Smart Sourcing
In part one, I reviewed the misconceptions associated to outsourcing. In this week’s blog, I provide tips to delivering successful outsourcing arrangements and, in conclusion, next week’s edition will be listing some of the benefits that you should expect from a...
by Buddy | May 28, 2013 | General, Smart Sourcing
I recently ran across an article entitled “Insourcing, the new outsourcing…”, when will people learn that knee jerk reactions are not good long term strategies? It should not be an either or question but one of balance. There is no doubt that there are significant...
by Buddy | May 14, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
In the previous 2 parts I reviewed the consequences of operating in either a Replacement or Protective Employment Model when managing staff, and also the pros and cons of each model when used exclusively in isolation. In this final segment, I focus on the pros and...
by Buddy | May 7, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
Last week I reviewed the consequences of operating in either a Replacement or Protective Employment Model when managing staff. This week I review the pros and cons of each model when used exclusively in isolation. Replacement Employment Model Summarised as treating...
by Buddy | Apr 29, 2013 | General, IT Transformation, Smart Sourcing
There is a chasm between the American model of “I disagree, you’re fired!” and the European model of “unless they break a law, we will pay them off to avoid a possible employment tribunal”. The model I was taught to use was the carrot and the...