Managing Vendors
Managing Vendors
Jim Everett - Think180™
Think180 expert Jim Everett advises you how to get the best from vendors and contractors. Based on the successful Think180 workshops, this handy guide is for employees and others who engage and manage external resources. Outsourcing situations range from a single contractor working on a project team, to a program outsourced to a large vendor company. Most corporate training programs teach how to manage employees. Few address day-to-day issues and skills for managing outside resources. This is where Think180 comes to your rescue!
Epsd 9 - Contracts and Agreements
Basics for what a vendor manager needs to know about creating, interpreting and working with agreements, for managing vendors and keeping performance and delivery on track. For even more information and depth, visit Think180.com podcast page, where you can request the extended article http://think180.com/Pages/FIGs/podcast.html
Aug 12, 2009
13 min
Epsd 8 - Choose the Right Provider - Selection Process
Once proposals are in, be sure you make the best decision for the right provider.
Nov 12, 2008
10 min
Epsd 7 - Choose a Vendor - The Selection Criteria
Before inviting proposals, be clear on what makes the right vendor for the job.
Aug 14, 2008
8 min
Special Episode - Ego in Client-Vendor Relationships
Client ego can hinder smooth delivery and quality of work from vendors
Jun 13, 2008
10 min
Epsd 2 - Managing Contractors Vs. Employees
What are the differences when managing contractors and vendors from managing employees? (shortened version)
Feb 13, 2008
9 min
Epsd 6 - Choose a Vendor - Preparing to Select
Before you choose a vendor, get the process in place so it goes smoothly
Jan 25, 2008
9 min
Epsd 5 - Scoping Work - define job to be done
Before engaging a vendor, define the job to be done.
Oct 17, 2007
7 min
Epsd 4 - Manipulation - Games That Clients Play
Some clients use tactics and games, thinking they will squeeze better results.
Apr 7, 2007
9 min
Epsd 3 - Manipulation - Games That Vendors Play
Be aware of ways that some vendors may try to gain advantage through indirect tactics.
Apr 7, 2007
8 min
Epsd 1 - Introduction - Using External Resources
How vendors and contractors are used and managed.
Apr 28, 2006
7 min