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Governance is the last Vested Outsourcing rule, but it is perhaps the most important. A sound governance structure provides consistent management along with cohesive policies, processes, and decision rights that enable parties to work together effectively and collaboratively. A governance framework enables the parties to manage performance and achieve transformational results throughout the life of the agreement.
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Vitasek, K., Crawford, J., Nyden, J., Kawamoto, K. (2011). Rule #5: A Governance Structure That Provides Insight, Not Merely Oversight. In: The Vested Outsourcing Manual. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-51246-8_8
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