Newest article details questions and answers regarding innovation in outsourcing contracts
DALLAS, May 5, 2009 – Alsbridge today published new research and insight on innovation in IT outsourcing contracts. The article, entitled “IT Innovation at What Cost?” is available on Outsourcing Leadership, and discusses the gap between expectations and actual delivery by outsourcing providers on IT innovation.
Alsbridge documents a number of tips for maximizing innovation in outsourcing contracts, including: - Focus on outcome andrequirements and be less prescriptive.
- Force the provider to propose solutions rather than just acting as an order taker.
- Think through the process of asking for provider response to your requirements.
- Be descriptive, not prescriptive by describing the outcomes you desire
Alsbridge’s recommendations are published in the online journal of outsourcing topics, Outsourcing Leadership.
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