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!

  • 13 minutes 18 seconds
    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
    12 August 2009, 1:25 am
  • 10 minutes 19 seconds
    Epsd 8 - Choose the Right Provider - Selection Process
    Once proposals are in, be sure you make the best decision for the right provider.
    12 November 2008, 4:18 am
  • 8 minutes 47 seconds
    Epsd 7 - Choose a Vendor - The Selection Criteria
    Before inviting proposals, be clear on what makes the right vendor for the job.
    14 August 2008, 1:49 pm
  • 10 minutes 54 seconds
    Special Episode - Ego in Client-Vendor Relationships
    Client ego can hinder smooth delivery and quality of work from vendors
    13 June 2008, 12:35 am
  • 9 minutes 58 seconds
    Epsd 2 - Managing Contractors Vs. Employees
    What are the differences when managing contractors and vendors from managing employees? (shortened version)
    13 February 2008, 11:20 pm
  • 9 minutes 58 seconds
    Epsd 6 - Choose a Vendor - Preparing to Select
    Before you choose a vendor, get the process in place so it goes smoothly
    25 January 2008, 12:48 am
  • 7 minutes
    Epsd 5 - Scoping Work - define job to be done
    Before engaging a vendor, define the job to be done.
    17 October 2007, 4:06 am
  • 9 minutes 36 seconds
    Epsd 4 - Manipulation - Games That Clients Play
    Some clients use tactics and games, thinking they will squeeze better results.
    7 April 2007, 4:24 pm
  • 8 minutes 52 seconds
    Epsd 3 - Manipulation - Games That Vendors Play
    Be aware of ways that some vendors may try to gain advantage through indirect tactics.
    7 April 2007, 4:24 pm
  • 7 minutes 44 seconds
    Epsd 1 - Introduction - Using External Resources
    How vendors and contractors are used and managed.
    28 April 2006, 3:42 pm
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