The latest thinking and other IT musings from our team
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Jul
Whenever I hear the expression “one throat to choke,” it makes me cringe. The phrase, in most cases, refers to contracting with a single vendor...
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Jul
The Agile methodology has been widely accepted and implemented in many organizations for various goals. Most use Agile for project execution and product development. We...
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Jul
We are big believers in an iterative model for vendor engagements. It’s a novel concept for some organizations. To determine if the approach is right...
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Jul
Agile is now being used far beyond its original purpose, which was software development. We see organizations apply Agile methodology to any project or program...
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Nov
Vendor management is an internal IT function that often has room for improvement. A maturity model is a helpful tool for evaluating the state of...
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May
Situations abound where a business could use supplemental C-level IT expertise to get through a transitory period of change. Maybe you’re between CIOs, or your...
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Mar
Congratulations! You’ve decided to outsource some of your IT services, based on a sound resourcing strategy. And you’ve found a reliable outsourcing partner. Now you need...
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Mar
Here’s why we designed the iterative engagement model, and how it works: (If you enjoyed this clip, please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel.)
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Mar
IT outsourcing can be risky. You’ll invest a significant amount of time and resources defining your needs, seeking out promising candidates, and evaluating options. You’ll...
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Oct
The following post is an excerpt from The Iterative Engagement Model: A Calculated Risk and a Whole Lot of Reward. The traditional vendor engagement model is flawed....
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