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WORKSHOP

EFFECTIVE OUTSOURCING
 

Duration  -   1 Day
 

Course Summary
Many business operations can be undertaken more efficiently by specialist organisations, through outsourcing, or facilities management. This course introduces the concepts of outsourcing and facilities management. The course also provides guidelines for establishing outsourcing and to ensure the outsourcing partnership is effective for customers and staff.
 
What you will learn
bulletHow outsourcing can be of benefit to your organisation
bulletHow outsourcing can improve your customer relationships
bulletHow to establish effective outsourcing agreements
bulletHow to seamlessly integrate outsourcing into operations
bulletHow to manage your outsourcing suppliers more effectively

The workshop will introduce highlight and discuss relevant topics, including:

 

Introduction
What is outsourcing and facilities management?
The benefits of outsourcing
Risks from outsourcing

Different types of outsourcing

 

Preparing for outsourcing
Strategic issues and considerations
Identifying areas for outsourcing
Preparing areas for outsourcing

Communicating with stakeholders

 

Understanding relationships
Establishing goals and objectives
Maintaining good relationships between business elements
Management and reporting needs
Costs and financial aspects

Outsourcing and customers
 

Contracts and agreements
Preparing requirements and tenders
Negotiating and contracts
Transfer of capital, staff and assets

Intellectual property rights
Upgrades and improvements
Service Level Agreements (SLA)
 

Managing outsourcing
Transferring to outsourced supply
Managing outsourced staff
Maintaining good relationships
Providing rewards and recognition
Handling poor performance

Reporting and levels of authority

 

Outsourcing and operations
Integrating outsourced operations
Allocation of capital and major expenditure
Security of data and assets
Provision of standard services
Provision of additional services

Working together
 

 

Presentation method
The workshop is intended to be provided in a workshop format, maximising the contributions from participants. The workshop will include a high level of graphic and animated content. A variety of practical examples and case studies will also be used, which will be current and relevant to the workshop and the audience. Where possible, instructors will also provide additional coaching and mentoring to students.

The participants will also be encouraged to play an active role in the workshop. Participants will be encouraged to take part in a variety of exercises, as well as discuss various elements of the workshop and related issues.
 

Other information
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes relating to the workshop, together with any supplementary handouts. Participants will also receive tip sheets, checklists and other supporting information, to take away for future reference. All of which can be utilised immediately after completion of the workshop.

This workshop module can also be tailored to the requirements of the organisation. It can also be adapted to complement other staff development, or change management related initiatives.
 

Cost  -  £700 for up to 6 participants
 
Related courses    
Preparing proposals and tenders                              Preparing for procurement 
Requirement gathering and assessment                   Effective Outsourcing
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the workshops
All staff development workshops are subject to Migrators Conditions of Service.
To book the workshop, please download and complete a Booking Form.

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