Join Us for an Online Discussion:
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Outsourcing Software Development
A Framework for Offshore Outsourcing Success
Thursday, May 10, 2007
1:00-2:00 pm ET
There was a time when outsourcing software development seemed like an obvious proposition. But experience has proven that there is hidden cost and substantial risk to the outsource model. Join us for an online discussion on what it takes to make outsourced software development projects successful. This timely and important session includes these notable outsourcing experts:
Dr. Arie Lewin
Professor at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, and director of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) |
Thomas Koulopoulos
Founder of Delphi Group, managing director of Perot Systems Innovation Labs, and author of Smartsourcing |
Steve Mezak
CEO and founder of Accelerance, Inc. and author of Software without Borders |
James Diggs
Outsourcing Tools chapter chair for the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) |
This is designed to be a deeply interactive webcast. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions in advance, as well as during the event. Questions submitted in advance will be used to direct and prioritize the content and to focus the discussion. You will have a chance to submit these questions after you register for the event . Attendees will gain a rich understanding of the common pitfalls to avoid when engaging in outsourced software development. Whether you’re considering sending a project offshore or you’re actively outsourcing today, this session will provide the framework you need to maximize the probability for success.
Attendees will gain practical insight into the full lifecycle of the outsource relationship:
- How to determine if outsourcing is right for you
- How to select the right outsource partner
- Negotiating a contract you won’t regret
- Transferring knowledge and creating a foundation for success
- Maintaining visibility and control outside of your four walls
The first 20 registrants will receive free copies of
Smartsourcing and Software without Borders.
Register Now |
