(Length: 21 pages)

February 15, 2006

Anatomy Of An Outsourcing Deal

A Management Primer Of Process, Best Practices, And Risk Management

by Paul Roehrig, Ph.D.

with Christine Ferrusi Ross, Tom Pohlmann, Richard Peynot, Olivia Ester, Samuel Bright


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Although there are legions of consultants and mountains of technical documentation on outsourcing, executives and managers considering a new or refined outsourcing strategy are too often left without even a basic map to help navigate. Every complex deal has challenges, but managers need to be armed with an understanding of the end-to-end flow of the deal and how to manage the inevitable surprises. Understanding the overall process and common high-impact risks — and having course correction systems in place — will help set a trajectory for successful business and technical transformation, rather than a front-page outsourcing calamity.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES & RESOURCES

itemForewarned, Forearmed — To Be Prepared Is Half The Victory

itemPhase 1: Strategy Development And Decisions

itemPhase 2: Supplier Selection And Contract Negotiation

itemPhase 3: Sourcing Deal Implementation

itemPhase 4: Continuous Improvement And Ongoing Governance

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itemGuidance For Next Steps Toward Outsourcing

Forrester received expert input from Affiliated Computer Services, Avanti Advisory, Computer Sciences Corporation, and Deloitte Outsourcing Advisory Services.

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Analyst: Paul Roehrig, Ph.D.
Technology: Governance, Risk, & Compliance, IT Services, Security & Risk, Sourcing & Procurement, Sourcing Strategy & Execution, Vendor Management
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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