Think outsourcing may be the best way to enlarge your talent pool and increase your profits? <i>Outsourcing For Dummies</i> gives you hands-on, step-by-step guidance in implementing an effective and productive outsourcing program that reduces costs and improves your company's capabilities.<p>This practical, plain-English guide helps you prepare your people and plan an effective sourcing strategy. You'll find plenty of tips on negotiating with vendors, get help in drafting a binding contract, and find out how to verify and maintain compliance. Plus you'll get a handle on the importance of communicating with vendors; find ways to measure performance, productivity, and cost-effectiveness; get the lowdown on troubleshooting and solving outsourcing problems; and, if the arrangement isn't working out, get advice on ending the deal. Discover how to:<ul><li>Determine the costs and risks of outsourcing<li>Identify qualified suppliers and consultants<li>Minimize the impact of outsourcing on your employees<li>Define the scope of your outsourcing program<li>Decide whether to go offshore, nearshore, or onshore<li>Understand the impact of cultural differences on outsourcing<li>Document objectives and review proposals<li>Plan for the disruption in business operations<li>Deal with international employees and vendors<li>Manage outsourcing relationships<li>Protect your data from piracy<li>Avoid common outsourcing mistakes</ul><p>Outsourcing can be the best decision your company has ever made —or the worst! Read <i>Outsourcing For Dummies</i> today, and get it right the first time.