Chapter 4 Managing Outsourcing Relationships

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Managing outsourcing

relationships
CHAPTER 4
Establishing and maintaining governance structures for
the outsourced business processes

1. Defining roles and responsibilities


2. Establishing decision-making processes
3. Setting up communication protocols
4. Implementing performance monitoring and reporting mechanisms
5. Establishing dispute resolution mechanisms
6. Implementing risk management processes
7. Developing a change management process
8. Developing a governance charter
Managing the relationship with the outsourcing partner

1. Establishing regular communication


2. Managing expectations
3. Performance monitoring and management
4. Managing service delivery
5. Managing quality and customer satisfaction
6. Managing risks and issues
7. Managing change
8. Managing the contract
Ongoing performance management and
improvement
1. Monitoring and controlling service quality
2. Identifying and managing risks
3. Measuring and evaluating performance
4. Identifying and implementing process improvements
5. Managing service level agreements (SLAs)
6. Implementing a continuous improvement process
7. Managing customer satisfaction
8. Managing compliance and regulatory requirements
Managing the financial aspects of the outsourcing
relationship
1. Cost management
2. Budgeting
3. Forecasting
4. Invoicing and payment management
5. Financial reporting
6. Managing currency exchange rates
7. Managing tax considerations
8. Managing financial risks
Managing the legal and contractual aspects of the
outsourcing relationship
1. Compliance with laws and regulations
2. Contractual considerations
3. Dispute resolution
4. Negotiating and drafting the contract
5. Managing intellectual property rights
6. Managing data privacy and security
7. Managing termination and exit
8. Managing regulatory approvals
Managing the knowledge and intellectual
property aspects of the outsourcing relationship

1. Knowledge transfer
2. Intellectual property management
3. Protecting confidential information
4. Managing knowledge retention
5. Managing knowledge gaps
6. Managing knowledge transfer failures
7. Managing knowledge loss
8. Managing knowledge retention and sharing
Managing cultural and language barriers in
an outsourcing relationship
1. Understanding cultural differences
2. Managing language barriers
3. Developing cross-cultural communication strategies
4. Managing cultural miscommunication
5. Providing cultural training and education
6. Implementing cultural awareness programs
7. Building a cross-cultural team
8. Encouraging cultural exchange
Managing the impact of an outsourcing
relationship on employees and stakeholders

1. Managing employee engagement


2. Communicating the benefits of outsourcing
3. Managing employee retention
4. Providing employee training and development opportunities
5. Managing employee morale
6. Managing the impact of outsourcing on stakeholders
7. Managing the impact of outsourcing on the organization's reputation
8. Managing the transition process
Managing the risks associated with outsourcing,
including business continuity and disaster
recovery
1. Identifying risks
2. Developing a risk management plan
3. Evaluating outsourcing partners' risk management capabilities
4. Monitoring and managing risks
5. Managing business continuity
6. Managing disaster recovery
7. Implementing security measures
8. Managing incident response
Best practices for managing outsourcing
relationships and avoiding common pitfalls

1. Defining clear goals and expectations


2. Selecting the right outsourcing partner
3. Developing a strong contract
4. Communicating effectively
5. Managing and monitoring performance
6. Managing cultural and language barriers
7. Managing change
8. Managing risks
THANK YOU!

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