Managing Vendors
Audio series with a practical introduction and guide for employees who manage external project resources, such as service providers, contractors, consultants and vendor companies.
- Update frequency
- every 133 days
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2006 - 2009
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 …
00:13:18 |
Wed 12 Aug 2009
Epsd 8 - Choose the Right Provider - Selection Process
Once proposals are in, be sure you make the best decision for the right provider.
00:10:19 |
Wed 12 Nov 2008
Epsd 7 - Choose a Vendor - The Selection Criteria
Before inviting proposals, be clear on what makes the right vendor for the job.
00:08:47 |
Thu 14 Aug 2008
Special Episode - Ego in Client-Vendor Relationships
Client ego can hinder smooth delivery and quality of work from vendors
00:10:54 |
Fri 13 Jun 2008
Epsd 2 - Managing Contractors Vs. Employees
What are the differences when managing contractors and vendors from managing employees? (shortened version)
00:09:58 |
Wed 13 Feb 2008
Epsd 6 - Choose a Vendor - Preparing to Select
Before you choose a vendor, get the process in place so it goes smoothly
00:09:58 |
Fri 25 Jan 2008
Epsd 5 - Scoping Work - define job to be done
Before engaging a vendor, define the job to be done.
00:07:00 |
Wed 17 Oct 2007
Epsd 4 - Manipulation - Games That Clients Play
Some clients use tactics and games, thinking they will squeeze better results.
00:09:36 |
Sat 07 Apr 2007
Epsd 3 - Manipulation - Games That Vendors Play
Be aware of ways that some vendors may try to gain advantage through indirect tactics.
00:08:52 |
Sat 07 Apr 2007
Epsd 1 - Introduction - Using External Resources
How vendors and contractors are used and managed.
00:07:44 |
Fri 28 Apr 2006
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