Think180


Build employee competencies in managing vendors
Optimize team productivity in departments that outsource
Ensure vendor effectiveness and value delivering outcomes


Core service - “Managing External Resources” - workshop
for in-house training with a wealth of practical content.
Used successfully in large and medium-sized companies
by IT Departments, Marketing, Customer Service, Training
and others. Adaptable to meet client needs and priorities.

The primary focus is to train and guide professionals who must
select, engage, and manage outsourced vendors. These Vendor
Managers must get the best from service providers, and integrate
the services delivered with company operations.

Training for Vendor Managers - new or more experienced
Team workshop on outsourcing - whole team & manager
Partnering workshop - Vendor Managers & provider agents


Think180™ also provides consulting on managing and getting
the best results from providers, improving client-vendor relations,
and creating agreements that will work for both parties, especially
in tough financial times.a

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Jim Everett's Blog - "Managing Vendors"
Podcast+transcripts - "Managing Vendors" series
Popular article: "Independent Contractor Defined"
Extended article: "Contracts and Agreements"

Department with vendors on core tasks

Group or team with onsite contractors

Professional engaging specialists

HRD Mgr offering vendor mgmt training

Individual managing outsourced project

Company using creative agencies

Sourcing or Purchasing Group

Executive using specialized consultants

Vendor manager of outsourced program

Cross-functional project manager

Strategic talent/resource planner