Outsourcing deals should be collaborative

[CIO.com] Top three tips for negotiating a more collaborative outsourcing agreement?

First, adopt a ‘what’s in it for we’ mindset based on trust, transparency and compatibility.

Next, recognize that creating a collaborative outsourcing agreement is a process that takes work and commitment, especially if you a seeking an innovative strategic partnership. You’ll need to abide by six fundamental social norms that we outline in the Getting to We book. These are reciprocity, autonomy, honesty, loyalty, equity and integrity.

Third, if you are not familiar with how to craft a highly collaborative outsourcing agreement, seek advice. Our goal at UT is the teach people the methodology and we hope that one day all large companies have at least one certified deal architect on staff that understands the art and science of creating a highly collaborative outsourcing agreement.