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Ego in the Relationship – Audio

Posted on | June 12, 2008 | CLICK HERE TO COMMENT OR ASK QUESTION

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In this MP3 audio episode, I look in more depth at how client ego can affect the quality and timing of the delivery of outsourced work. We examine the outsourcing case study of Jake and the Renderers, and give examples of inner-statements that reflect ego on both the client and vendor side. At the conclusion, you will be given five rules for clients to manage egos and get the best work from vendors.

Listen to: Ego in Client-Vendor Relationships

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