Tag: outsourcing

  • How to successfully use Blended Resources

    How to successfully use Blended Resources

    Any work done involving IT tends to have challenges with quality, time, and cost.  Yes, I did just list all three factors that go into any project.  The problem with many projects is that adjusting one area seems to have little effect on the other two.  Adding more to one leg of the stool can even make things worse rather than better.

    How often has a project had money poured into it only to prove it is a case of throwing good money after bad?  How often has a project extended the timeline only to have to extend again a few weeks or months later?  One way to help in all three areas is to use blended resources.

    Many large companies and vendors offer this approach.  However, when we outsource IT, it seems that teams tend to be too top or bottom heavy.  Here are some things to consider when judging blended solutions.

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  • 3 Things to Do Before Outsourcing

    3 Things to Do Before Outsourcing

    It is becoming easier and easier to outsource some, most, or all, of the everyday business needs.  These requirements may be IT, HR, accounting, marketing or almost any other part of business.  Outsourcing is becoming an attractive option as there are a lot of positives that can come from outsourcing.  However, there are also big negatives that can come from it.  The key to outsourcing, just as any other business activity, is to do due diligence first.  Let’s look at some dos and

    The key to outsourcing, just as any other business activity, is to do due diligence first.  Let’s look at some dos and do not’s when measuring whether to outsource a function.

     

    Have an Outsourcing plan

    I have come across a lot of companies that outsource a function to cut costs or avoid headaches.  The function is not a core part of the business, but one just required as part of existing.  Avoiding pain points is a good reason to outsource.  Unfortunately, it still requires some consideration and planning.  Outsourcing is never as simple as “throwing it over the wall” for a vendor to handle.  In all cases, the details need to be nailed down.

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